Comfortably_Numb

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1. Are all LTC jobs like this?

   Comfortably_Numb replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you so much for your words. I talked to HR and the DON about not working that one hall. Next time I see my name on the wing sheet for that hall I am walking out of that building before I even clock in. Regarding depression/meds/environment, I...

2. Are all LTC jobs like this?

   Comfortably_Numb replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

   The mental toll is much worse than the physical toll, I am afraid. Sorry to hear you are feeling stressed out as well. I hope you can find a job that makes you happier. This field itself is good. It is important work. Often it's just the conditi...

3. Are all LTC jobs like this?

   Comfortably_Numb replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you for your post. In response to your question- yes, I get things done without being told. I admit I will ask questions about a resident I don't care for very often, and I will ask for help with two person transfers and hoyer lifts, but other...

4. FED UP CNAS!!!!

   Comfortably_Numb replied to marineswife0809's topic in CNA/MA

   Coworkers. Yeah, the job itself is stressful, but I've been at it for a few months and am getting better at it. There is one hall in my building that I absolutely love, and when working with those residents, I am actually fine with what I do. But wh...

5. Are all LTC jobs like this?

   Comfortably_Numb posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Been having a rough time at work lately and I just need to vent a little bit, maybe some people posting about their experiences will help me a little... I have really been struggling with my job (CNA for about 3 months). I feel like I am reaching my...

6. What Motivates You to Go to Work Each Day?

   Comfortably_Numb replied to justme01's topic in CNA/MA

   The prospect of losing my job. I dread going to work most days because of the intense stress I sometimes deal with on the job and the anxiety I endure before going in.. But I dread being jobless even more.

7. All excited and then they disappear? How long have you been an aide?

   Comfortably_Numb replied to justme01's topic in CNA/MA

   This is EXACTLY how I feel. I thought I would be getting to make a difference in people's lives.. I don't get that feeling when I work. I feel like what I do is meaningless. It's just an assembly line.. 6a-8a - Get residents ready for breakfast, ...

8. Stressed, brand new CNA. Am I going to make it? :(

   Comfortably_Numb replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

   Just a quick question because I am considering Rad Tech in addition to Ultrasound... is it extremely math intensive, and if so, is the math very difficult/challenging? Math is my weak spot so I am worried about this. Good luck getting into a career ...

9. Stressed, brand new CNA. Am I going to make it? :(

   Comfortably_Numb replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

   I already have a lot of my college classes out of the way. Basically, I've completed all but 2 pre-reqs for a BSN. If I was to continue nursing I would have to retake chemistry and take speech. But hey.. I guess my pre-nursing years weren't a tota...

10. Stressed, brand new CNA. Am I going to make it? :(

    Comfortably_Numb replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

    Yeah, I've heard many stories about how hospitals are generally better places to work. I'd probably enjoy it more, but hospital work will be a more feasible option once I have my own car and I have some experience under my belt. Regarding my goal to...

11. Stressed, brand new CNA. Am I going to make it? :(

    Comfortably_Numb replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

    Just a little update.. First of all I want to thank you all for your replies and words of encouragement. It really helped and I think you guys were right. I am already starting to feel better. The first day of this week was rough.. Monday night I w...

12. Stressed, brand new CNA. Am I going to make it? :(

    Comfortably_Numb replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

    I just wonder how I'm ever gonna do it.. I'm dreading this upcoming week and I'm honestly starting to ask myself how anyone can love this job. I like helping other people, but I'm not sure if that outweighs the stress I'm going through. It's not th...

13. Stressed, brand new CNA. Am I going to make it? :(

    Comfortably_Numb replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

    Thank you all for the responses, they helped a lot. I am going to give this place a try for a few more months at least.. if I am still miserable I can always try a different setting like Home Health or a hospital. That is the beauty of this field - ...

14. Stressed, brand new CNA. Am I going to make it? :(

    Comfortably_Numb posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I'm a new CNA fresh out of school (became certified March 20th) and I started my first CNA job at the beginning of April. This was my second full week and my first week off orientation. I wonder if I am going to survive this job. I work in a LTC fa...

15. are you nice to new people?

    Comfortably_Numb replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

    Hah, weird I came across this post when I did.. I'm the "new girl" at my facility.. fresh out of school so I have no previous experience whatsoever. My coworkers are nice to my face.. but I can't help but wonder if they talk badly behind my back. I...