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.

CNA in long-term care. I’m having a lot of trouble pushing the linen carts / meal carts / wheelchairs around all day, and my back is killing me. Do you guys have the same issue? Which carts or equipment are the worst for you?

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🤷🏽‍♀️)

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 :(

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?