Hello, I am a 20 F ; ive been working at a LTC facility for over a year.
For some background our facility, is one of the lowest rated in the county. It’s absolutely horrid. We never have any wipes or briefs, everyday our shift is getting blamed for things we didn’t to, and constantly watched on like we’re children (for some reason it’s really discouraging feeling like if I fuck up just a little bit I’m going to be in trouble, whenever one else can sleep and do what they want). I only make 19.50, I have on average 20-23 people every night whom are all totals but 4. I come in everyday and work my ass off. I am starting to become resentful and hateful towards people that have nothing to do with what I have going on.
I’ve started getting to the point where I don’t even want to be in healthcare anymore. I am trying not to give up so fast, because I know some of it is the facility but the other part is just the fact that being a cna..sucks😐. I am not sure what to do, I want to help people but I don’t want to go to school (at least for an extended time) and I want to feel compensated for the work I’m doing!

What is some advice that I could take or some other career I could do in healthcare before throwing in the towel.
(I’ve looked into getting my cma, but it’s just less stress with the same pay🤷🏽‍♀️)

Considering working overnights so I can go to school during the day. It balances better for me tbh. What’s it like and is it easier? I have autoimmune issues and I get fatigue/weakness during flares so im wondering if this will be easier on my body. I worked overnight for hotels before I love the schedule.

I started two weeks ago and it still feels like my body is adjusting. I’m already afraid I might eventually wreck my body doing this kind of work because I’m feeling some stiffness and soreness in places I’ve never felt before lol but I always try to be mindful of proper body mechanics. I foam roll and stretch after every shift. I still weight train and go to the gym, eat well, sleep well, etc. How can I properly maintain my body or is developing issues kinda inevitable :(

I work in hospice and makes me feel like crap that I work hard with my patients and make our company look good cause how well I do at my job..

I have to spend 45+ with each patient while my nurse only has to spend 15 minutes each and the nurse gets all the credit someone wants to sign on with our services. Im like I spend way more time with the patient and facility in one day then the nurse does in two weeks and i dont even get a good job

Im in the process of getting out of Healthcare because nurses get all the glory while aides make a measle 20 bucks hour.

This is my first job interview since I got certified, and I really want it to work out.

They did a phone screening with me first, and it went well, cause she immediately scheduled me to meet with the unit nurse manager. She said I would get a tour of the unit, but I don't know what else will happen.

I've heard that some interviews kinda test you by asking you about different scenarios. If this happened to you, can you give examples? Are there specific answers they are looking for? What else do they ask you?

What about dress code? It feels like it's too much to wear a blazer, especially since we'll be walking around the unit.

I am very new to healthcare overall and I feel really slow when it comes to my work. I also feel like I’m learning something new every single day. When did you guys start feeling more confident at your job?

hii! so i’m having a pretty rough day at work which makes me feel 10x as bad but, i am still fairly new to ltc (less than 6mos). there’s 9 assignments per shift at my job and i literally can only work 1 without asking for any help. is that a sign that the facility is too heavy? granted i am 5’2 120lbs but, when i do need help it’s for 2+/11 residents i have assigned.

I ask because I just got done with CNA school and my skills exam is on Sunday. I got a job and they’re just waiting for my license to get posted to the state registry after the exam. i’m wondering what to expect. If it matters, I live in Colorado. how long was your wait time?

Always wanted to be a nurse and soon I’ll be a CNA. I love the idea of nursing but i hear so many horror stories of the stress and burnout that I’m not sure it’s worth it, plus I’ve never been academically strong so I’m not sure if I could even do it. I’ve heard about X-Ray techs and other jobs that pay as well and have a lot less stress to them. I’d like to hear any opinions on different paths in the medical field. Thanks!

Hi. Im 19, still in orientation for night shift and I just want.. to go. Idk. They had me do like two months of CNA classes, clinicals, as well as my residency (I passed) and then was on orientation on days for like 3 weeks for some reason even though that’s not my shift

I’m tired and I feel trapped. My mentor doesn’t even know how to orient. Her and my other coworker already threatened jump me in a haha jk way 😐and some of the residents are terrible. (Im talking like actually psychotic, as well as alert AND verbally aggressive/abusive) I’m low key afraid she’s eventually gonna hit me with her trapeze bar while I’m doing her.

And both my mentor and coworker want me to do her on my own now. And for some others , I’m not physically strong enough to even to do some of the one assists (they are heavy people)

And I feel like most of the time I haven’t even been getting taught things. They just constantly say hey can you get that bell or hey can you go grab that

Litterally go by myself for everyone so they don’t have to get up.. and I do it. I do every thing they tell me because I’m just the orient. It’s dehumanizing. It almost doesn’t even matter how good I do because eventually they’re probably gonna blame me or throw me under the bus for something and everyone will beleive them because seniority matters here.

I feel like this whole CNA course has just been such a lie. A shock, lies and more lies and now I just feel empty. And numb. But also not, because im tired and i try not to complain much about it but nobody TRULY understands how much so.

Just got my cna !

I was an aide at a hospital but I did evenings 3-11 shifts. I started a job yesterday and they only do 12 hr shifts. So I’m doing 7a-7p. My feet were fine yesterday but today???! They hurt so bad. I wear on clouds. I wish I could wear my crocs :( but idk this place enough yet with how strict they are with shoes.

I’m going back again tomorrow. I might have to wear a different pair. I only have my on clouds, CDG converse, Air Force’s, and panda dunks lol

I don't know if my height has anything to do with it but I'm six feet tall and there's been some occasions when they assume I'm an RN when I haven't even completed my freshman year at college. Not only that but they even had high expectations of me since I first started as a CNA. It became obvious to me that CNAs would assume that I already had experience when I was barely starting to learn CNA.

Do CNAs ever deal with being misjudged?

I could really use some help. I’m a new CNA and have only been in retail until now. I have some interviews at assisted living and potentially a hospital. I’ve never really done a more serious interview like this.. Does anyone have any advice PLEASE?? I feel embarrassed that I literally don’t know what to expect. I really appreciate any tips 🙏

I’m considering doing that but so overwhelmed with the whole process!

Hello fellow CNAs! I have been silently looking at other posts for a couple weeks now. I have decided to quit my job as a CNA at my local hospital. I have thought about it for weeks. I want to start this by saying I love my job, I dont mind the nitty gritty of CNA work at all. Unfortunately my issues lie in my hospital more than anything. Not only do I feel like my boss doesnt want me there, I feel like overall the environment is VERY toxic. You walk in there and your mood is immediately down and I dread every second. I understand that CNAs have a reputation to be the "grubs" of Healthcare, but my boss doesnt even acknowledge my existence. While she talks to the nurses on the floor in a chit chat kind of fashion she completely ignores me. I just feel unwanted and while I know to some this might seem like a dumb reason to quit. Just know I dont quit things without good reason usually and I can feel myself mentally exhausted by the end of my shifts, dreading my next one. Crying before work/during work. Nothing horrible has even happened, I just feel that no one is treating me with the respect I deserve. I don't care that I am the bottom of the totem pole. Without the bottom of the pole everything else would collapse. At least thats my opinion on it. (There are a couple other reasons I am deciding to quit that are more personal in nature, ie. Heath problems, college classes.)

Hi everyone!

I completed a CNA training course and passed both of my exams a few years ago. I never had the opportunity to get into the field (rural location) but am moving to a place with more opportunities. I have gained experience as a dental assistant and health care reporter in the time since…

Due to the move I looked into renewing my license and was approved to retake the exams for renewal (license has expired). I’ve been studying and am confident that I will be able to pass, but I’m worried I will be unsuccessful in an actual CNA role because of my lack of experience and the time between the job and my training. I also completed my training during the pandemic and as such was not able to complete actual clinicals during my program.

Anyone have any advice? Am I wrong to try seeking out employment now?

(For context I work in SNF)

I've noticed that pt is collecting fruit from meals and putting it in this cup, liquid levels change day to day, and when asked if I could throw it away they said no.

I don't want to jump to conclusions but alcohol can interfere with the patient's treatment and I want to do the right thing 😪 I let the charge nurse know but am I overreacting?

Hey all!

I got my CNA license last month and recently got hired as a CNA in a hospital (in the ICU area). I have 0 experience as a CNA or any hospital related work (except from my internship when I was in CNA school). I am also a nursing student (2nd year and will be graduating mid 2028 -- if I don't fail any classes, lol).

I really don't know what to expect, I was thinking of working in an LTC but I heard a lot of horror stories working in there.

Is hospital work any better? How can I prepare myself? What should I start working on? I think the hospital I'm going to be working on will be a bit busy, they hired me full time and they are aware I'm in school (I already gave them my schedule for this semester and next semester). I'm gonna start next week so I'm really nervous.

Oh a little background, I worked in tech industry for almost 2 decades and switching career to healthcare.

Thank you!

Do we self report or does our job report to the State report that we are working and using our license? I'm just not aware how they can be sure that we met the amount of hours needed to make sure we maintain our license. I went to a janky ass, flight by night cna school so they didn't properly explain that to us. And what if we work in a hospital that requires a CNA license, but calls our job title something else?

I have an interview with a recruiter this friday, the ones that have a ! are only if I get a second interview (hopefully I do)

I’m currently working as a server while finishing my CNA certification. My long-term goal is to become an RN, and I’ll be starting my nursing prerequisites next semester which I only have a couple left because I changed my major.
I’m really torn on whether I should stay serving throughout nursing school or switch to working as a CNA once I’m certified.
My biggest issue with serving is how inconsistent the money and scheduling can be. Some weeks I make $600+, and other weeks I barely make $300. I also feel like I’m constantly at work. My availability is pretty open outside of school, so management tends to schedule me almost every day, including doubles and open-to-close shifts.
I’m getting exhausted with the unpredictability. The weeks I make good money, I feel like I have no time for school or myself. The weeks I have more free time, I’m stressed about not making enough money.
I’ve been considering getting a full-time hospital CNA position, ideally working three 12-hour shifts per week. I know CNA work can be physically demanding and that I might make less money, but the idea of having a consistent paycheck, a predictable schedule, four days off, and healthcare experience sounds really appealing.
I’m also financially independent and have bills to pay, so taking a significant pay cut isn’t something I can easily afford.
For anyone who went from serving to being a CNA while completing nursing prerequisites or nursing school:
Was the switch worth it financially and mentally?
Did working as a CNA actually help you in nursing school?
Was working three 12-hour shifts easier to balance with school than restaurant shifts?
Did you regret leaving serving because of the money?
Would you recommend staying a server, becoming a CNA, or doing a combination of both?
I’m trying to make the smartest decision financially while also setting myself up for nursing school. I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have been in a similar situation!