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I get what you're saying here, I could have been injured in lots of jobs. That said, nursing assistants have one of the highest rates of occupational injury (3rd highest: https://www.BLS.gov/news.release/osh.t04.htm ) so it seems dismissive to say it could have been anywhere. I will look into hospice/homecare though! thanks!

Hi all! I've been a CNA for a year now, working on a tele floor. I've learned a lot and I enjoy working on my floor, but being a CNA is obviously a physically difficult job. A couple months ago, I injured my neck moving a patient. Lots of PT, scans, and doctor visits later, I pretty much just keep hearing, "well, being a CNA is a tough job... lots of CNAs get back or neck injuries... maybe you should look into something else... etc." I'm frustrated by by being in pain/having headaches/numbness all the time, and it seems like even with being careful of lifting techniques, using lifts, asking for help, etc, its not getting much better. I want to be a nurse (applying to schools now) but am worried working as a nurse won't be any better. I've wanted to work in the ER forever (was considering applying for a transfer within my hospital, and am hoping to work there as an RN) but now am worried that specialty will be similar in terms of physical demands to tele. What can I do as a CNA that would be less physically demanding? I did apply and interview for a preop/PACU position, would I lift less patients there if I get the job? Am I going to have to give up my ER nursing dreams? My career isn't worth my health, especially not now at basically minimum wage. Advice appreciated, thanks all! - a sad CNA