CNAKatlyn

Hey everyone! I am in my final year of nursing school, and I am struggling really bad with my IV starts. While each time I get a flash of blood, I feel like I am never able to progress the catheter! I can't be hitting a valve with every IV I start can I? I would love to get any advice possible, because I am starting to get discouraged that I am never going to be able to finish an IV. Thank you!

Hey everyone! I just need everyone's opinion on calling out during your notice period. I'm currently a full time student and have become so stressed out between work and school that I've had to put in my two weeks notice. Now, my last day is coming up and I'm really behind in my studies between clinical rotations, work, mandatory volunteering, etc. that working my last shift is really causing me to wonder how much crucial study time I'm losing. I totally understand it's unprofessional calling out on my last day, but I'm really torn. My grades are slipping and whatever study time I can get I need. My boss has already told me I'm eligible for re-hire but would this ruin things? Also just to paint a picture of my higher ups...They didn't fire an employee after four no call no shows, and I couldn't get a hold of my manager to put in my notice so I had to send an email ( no one can ever get a hold of her). Sorry for the wall of text. I appreciate anyone's input!

Thanks everyone I will see how it goes!

Wow sounds like you know what I am going through i_love_patient_care! thanks! I am currently searching for a new job, but I don't know if there would be a better option for me job wise? Or if I should just do something completely different. I have always like to give everyone a heads up to when I need help with a transfer, but they always get mad at me . Also that resident that gives me trouble doesn't want me near her and when I try to trade rooms with someone else they get mad at me again! Would home health be a better option?

Hi Everyone! I am in desperate need of your advice because I am at a dead end. I was recently certified as a CNA and just started my first job about a month ago at a long term facility. Since the very first day I have hated it to the point were it is affecting my mental health. I cry everyday before work and have severe panic attacks as well. I am depressed everyday that I don't work, and only get about an hours worth of sleep every night because I can't stop thinking about work. It's not the work aspect of the job that I can't handle, I love that! It's the people I work and the company I work for. No one helps each other, and don't have a schedule after a whole month of working there! I also am a petite person and I have trouble transferring most residents without help, so I feel like I am a burden to the others around me. Also there is one resident who just hates me and makes me feel useless. Should I just avoid working as a CNA all together? What do you guys think? Sorry for the rant, but I didn't know who else I should ask. Any advice is greatly appreciated.