celticpatty

Hi. So to answer your question Home Health Aides ARE CNAs. We just work in the home rather than a facility. I know some agencies were hiring home companions/mom CNAs but are faxing that out bc they need people to help bathe, feed etc patients. That's great you are pursuing an RN. Some argue it makes you a better nurse to be a CNA first. I'm not sure but it's backbreaking work particularly in a nursing home and you will appreciate the CNAs when you become a nurse hopefully. Work in a facility tho if you want to become a nurse. I think it better prepared you and you get an idea if you can handle body fluids!! I also just finished a phlebotomy program and my clinicals are coming up. I can't do just this forever. I hope that helps answer your question. Good luck.

Hi everyone, I am a CNA/home health aide and was looking for online support for just cnas, home health aides and was directed here. Is this just for nurses because I need to VENT to others who understand. Being a home health aide in particular is VERY isolating. No one to support you, on your own with sick people in their homes. I finished a phlebotomy course and my clinicals start in January. I know this career isn't for me long term because I already feel the burnout after five years. Have done nursing homes, rehab as well. Very stressful! Any feedback is appreciated!!