I was a CNA right out of high school and I quit about a year ago but I have to say hands down it is one of the most rewarding jobs. Even without the best pay, or even lack of appreciation sometimes, at the end of your shift you always knew you made a difference and that was one of the best feelings. It’s a relief to see someone have a legit hardworking job alongside youtube, it’s really refreshing honestly.
Thank you I really appreciate that and thank you for working and doing your job correctly. You are right knowing you made a difference makes everything worth it! Best of luck to you ❤️
@@Alana.Arbucci as a C4 quadriplegic I am eternally grateful for all of the CNAs that have helped me to live with dignity and independence since my accident/spinal cord injury 13 years ago.
I was a CNA for 7 years. I will finally let my license to expire this June. You're absolutely correct, this job makes you think differently. I work in a Nursing Home that is an Alzheimer's/Dementia unit. Yes. It is a sad job. But honestly, I laughed every day with those elderly people. But don't get me wrong, not all seniors are kind. Assholes get old too! Haha! I know I'll miss it, but my back and feet wont! Commend you greatly for your work. You know you're over worked and underpaid. Physically and emotionally draining. Not everyone can do it! You are full of compassion and empathy 💕
I was a CNA for almost ten years. It was the most rewarding (also difficult) jobs I ever had. I started in the worst of the worst conditions. Very few CNAs and difficult living conditions for the residents. It challenged me to grow in so many ways and I always gave the best care I could. I ended at one of the richest places anybody could end up. But the end is the same for everybody. I fell in love with so many people and it was always hard watching them go, or watching their minds go. It was beautiful getting a glimpse of them every once in a while. This job may have ruined my back (permanent sciatica ugh) but it was the most rewarding experience of my life. I eventually had to stop because the work took a toll on me and I also now living with two chronic illnesses. To all the CNAs still working today, the pay might not be great, but always give those people you all and know that to some of those people, you are the sunshine of their day!
Being healthy is the most important thing in life. I can tell because I am chronicly ill now for 22 years and am not able to do what I want. I have to live my life in 6 hours all day that I am awake. and in those 6 hours I can hardly do any thing. So appreciate your health, your life, every thing that you CAN do. While you can.
Creative Cheers of Fashion Laura Flohr you’re right. Sending love your way. I’ve been stressing out about finding a career, still working retail at 22. I wanna help people, been looking into nursing
I'm a C4 quadriplegic who has been blessed with a loyal caregiver for the last 8 years. He gets me up every morning and puts me to bed every night. In the 13 years since my accident/spinal cord injury I have learned that the CNAs and house keeping personnel really keep the facilities running correctly.
I’m a respiratory therapist and my fiancé a physician assistant! Loved this video. It’s nice to see a similar young person whose life isn’t all about TH-cam.
You are such a sweet person. I love how you talk about not making people feel embarrassed, not rushing, treating them like people. I wish more people had that attitude.
I’m a nurse in Canada and very much appreciate this video. I can tell you are a humble and a special person. Unfortunately I see to often workers that not only have no patience with residents but also miss treat residents. It infuriates me to no end when a resident doesn’t get the care they deserve. Yes we can be tired, yes at times it can be stressful and yes for the most part it is a thankless job. I treat every single evident as a human being and like here family and I can tell from he video you do the same. I just want to say a huge THANK YOU. All the hard work you do and the compassion you give others.
This video makes me love you even more! CNA at 16 & now I nurse at 23. I have the most respect for all the hard work you guys do. One of the hardest jobs there is!
I worked in a nursing home and I had a love/hate relationship with it. But when I left they threw me a party and gave me a card signed by everyone. I cried so hard leaving, it was a great experience
My dads health declined these past couple of years. He used to live in my town but he lived by himself so he moved to Los Angeles with my half brother. Then my half brother just decided to send him on a plane by himself to Oregon where my other half siblings live. Then they decided to put him in a home over there. I live in Cali and I rarely see him, but I hope the nurse aids are taking care of him. I’ve heard horrible stories about the abuse and stuff like that. I really hope their is someone like you who is taking great care of him.
Love this! I became a CNA at 17, end of my junior year. During my senior year (I just graduated), I was a student in the birthing center at my local hospital and got 1005 clinical hours completed! I loved it so much. Really made me gain SO much respect for the nurses. Doing hands on work really helps you realize how hard the job truly is. Love this profession so much! Good luck on your journey (not that you need it). ❤️
I love this video bc I can relate on so many levels. Not only being a nurse aide, but just you explaining what we should really focus on in live. Working with elderly have honestly help me be thankful.
Lexi Lexi I’m 18 and currently a CNA and this job isn’t for me.I don’t know how people do it for 10 plus years.I feel so bad because I know I will quit eventually.
I'm in nursing school rn and i see how hard the PCT's work... they do SO much and the ones on my floor have 18 - 20 + patients sometimes!!! so much respect.
I'm a cna, 17 years old. The worst part about the job is when the weather gets so bad and you can't make it to the nursing home. It makes me want to cry. Most nursing homes are understaffed and the residents don't even get the attention they deserve. A lot of people don't even want to volunteer because they believe that when you volunteer you have to deal with the residents on the toilet or something. That is OUR job as a cna/pca. We will do all that. You can help in the kitchen, set up tables, and simply just talk to the residents etc. Volunteering is making a difference.
The stories FOR REAL THO. I’m an RN in Australia and we rarely have nurse aids in hospitals so I can totally relate. Those crazy moments have definetly made me mature very quickly and become very much a realist.
Mad respect to you! Honestly, being in a nursing program myself I can confirm that this job is hard and it’s not glamorous but you really have to be in it for the right reasons or else you won’t make it! Dignity and respect is a must! No grey areas!
I started my BSN part time when I was 30 and graduated when I was 35. I was trying to talk myself out of it saying I’m not gonna be a nurse til I’m 35...and the NP I worked with said well youre gonna be 35 anyway with or without your nursing license...best advice I ever got!
I became a CNA at 18 and I’m 20 too.. one of my patients said to me “you’re are so young, what made you want to work with dead people“ and I said dead people? And she said yeah we are practically dead and going to die. And boy it scared because i was young, still am but it humbled me.
I was a STNA but quit before I took the state exam. It was such a great learning experience, but a nursing home is the worst place to be a CNA. I got punched and hit and I just wasn't strong enough to continue. But props to anyone who can do that job they are amazing.
Girl I know I’m late but I’m binge watching your old videos and as someone who works at Walmart and how happy I see people coming into my line makes me so happy. I’ve recently landed a volunteer opportunity and I am super excited and grateful for that and I know I will be there for the patients and hopefully I can talk to them and make them feel less lonely. Loneliness sucks!
My high school offers a nurse aid class that I'm currently in right now and yeah it's tough. Every step, every detail, just everything is so much to remember and then you get in the clinical setting and it throws you off even more because suddenly they're real patients and things dont go exactly as practiced. My state exam is in the spring and I'm really nervous for the skills portion ahhhh wish me luck!!
I haven't watched the video yet, but I'm excited for it! I've been a nurse aide for almost three years now and going through school to become an RN as well. You seem like such a kind soul and I bet you make a great CNA. edit: I watched the video and i agree with everything you say. People mistreat the residents way to often. (P.S. I've never had less than 10 residents and I've worked in 3 facilities. Usually average around 12-13 and I work with dementia patients so that's a whole slew of other problems.)
Being a CNA took a mental toll on me. I really didn’t think it would, but I constantly thought about death and what I was doing with my life. Watching people pass away is hard
Hearing how helpless the elderly are, I think sometimes it was for the best my old man died at 63. I certainly hope I don't live that long to need that kind of care.
Yay! I’ve been waiting for this! Love you! You’re an inspiration! I’ve been really depressed lately but this made me happy because I’m a CNA and I like relating to people. I’ve been a CNA for three years and I started at 18 too. It takes a lot out of you but I agree with you on everything. I’ve worked at quite a few nursing homes in AZ and we usually have 10-20 residents
I have a lot of respect for you. Try to stay positive and think about the impact you have on people’s lives who may be very sad themselves ❤️ stay strong and thank you for the love
Yes working in a nursing home for 3 days, & it is an eye opener...even if I don't stay. This experience has definitely put things into perspective & is apart of my growth & development as a person.. I'm attached to the residents & I can almost feel their pain from missing their family & their life as it once was.
This is the most on point description I have ever heard. I did ASL & SNF work for over a decade. This about sums it up, with the addition of hoyers, how they require 2 people, but you don't always have that 2nd person so ya gotta figure that out 🤣
I've been a cna off and on for over 20 years...I would love to work with more aids like you! I'm sure you make your residents' days just a little brighter. Keep up the great attitude
I was an in home CNA for a woman that I use to clean her house for. She was always grateful and thankful for such a young lady like me not being shameful for giving such a helping hand and making her feel comfortable like I am family. I cared for her as much as if she was my own grandma. It got to the point to where I told her I love her everyday and didn't mind cleaning her naked body, or being patient while she barely walks, or to even dress her up. I must say I was always mature at a very young age and was always grateful and saw things differently compared to my peers. Usually this would've open up my eyes, it didn't but it did remind me not to take life for granted especially my parents. It's scary thinking of getting old and wondering who will help you. Although I helped her, she also helped me.
I’m 19 & I’ve been a CNA since 16! & I’m a nursing student now! Absolutely love it and every patient/client I’ve come into contact with! Love seeing your compassion for the residents!! The world needs more people like you! Thank you!! ❤️❤️
It‘s so crazy to realise how different working as a nurse in the US and in Switzerland is. I am learning to become a nurse and I only have one Patient because I‘m kinda new but more than 8 Patients is not normal at all for a nurse that’s in the hospital! We don‘t have to learn how much of each material we have to use if we can reason the usage. Basically it‘s also really hard because at the place I work we always have a lot of patients that can‘t even leave their bed and have cancer... but it is like soooo different to your situation.
This is such an important video. Thank you for sharing!! I too, am a nurse aide, and I now work in home health. It is a unique opportunity and I love that I get to build relationships with my patients!
Omg I can totally relate right after high school I worked for 6yrs as a nursing aid and yes it is a very rewarding job and I miss working with my patients. They teach you soooo much and at times I do miss my patients/residents I got to meet and bond with so many amazing families. Everything you’re sharing is on point lol down to the amount of patients you get and the time you have to get them ready. My facility had a rehab center so we also had physical therapists coming in and asking us to have they’re patients ready . I REALLY MISS MY JOB!! And I have my share of stories as well lol
Wow. I almost skipped over this bc I used to be a nurses aid and n was like yea yea I know what That job entails. But seriously forgot how rewarding it was and foreal I LOVED being a CNA (another acronym for it) until I became a nurse. Even NOW , having been an LVN/LPN for for last ~10 years, I can TRULY say being a Nurses Aid (at 17) was my FAVORITE job bc I made SO many connections with the residents. Looking back it seems simple and boot camp style but it REALLY helps build your base as a healthcare worker. U need it for future career. LoVE this video!!! 🥰🎉💌
Lol the story of the old man walking with his walker and his pants down was funny af 😂 omg by the way, what mascara do you use? Your lashes look soo good! You look so gorgeous!
Thanks! And I actually did my own lash perm and have the thinnest layer of better than sex on but it was a tester size and it’s like 6 months old haha i think the perm is what’s making them look this way lol
I’m a nurse and just graduated nursing school in May of this year.... listening to you talk about being tested on all your skills is giving me major PTSD 😂 I know the struggle! My very first clinical rotation was in a nursing home. We were new to nursing school, so instead of having us shadow the RN’s right off the bat, they had a follow the nurses aids. I got a little heated when you mentioned that some of the aids are impatient, rush, and skip steps. Every. Single. Nurse Aid.... at this nursing home was impatient like that. It made me so sad and so upset to see how it affected the patient’s moods and their quality of living. Nearly every patient was miserable and it just broke my heart!! It’s refreshing to hear you say how much you cared and how detail oriented you were when you worked there. I know there are plenty of nurse aids/CNA’s who care like you do... I’m not saying nobody cares... but at the nursing home I was assigned to... not a single CNA had your attitude or outlook and it was just so sad.
my God! so relatable, im a nurse aid too, i feel everything and beyond about having 20 patients in an hour...i worked for two years in the night shift..i had 35 and i was alone from 10 pm to 8 am! it was crazy...currently im working with psychiatric patients which is more or less the same ;)
Nursing aid is a tough job ! I work in a nursing home as a COTA and i love it. Every morning i do my “rounds” and greet everyone and give hugs. I also ask the questions about life. They are so lonely everyone dies your family, your friends, everyone!!! It’s so sad. It’s a reality check for sure. It changed the way I see life for sure.
I love your message so much! I’m seriously a fan of yours I hope you make it big. Your an honest real person and TH-cam needs more positive amazing people like you!!
ill never forget when one lady pulled off her briefs with her hands covered in shit and looked at me and said “i shit!” with the biggest smile on her face... also there was cheerios in her toilet but she didn’t even have teeth? so we didn’t know where the cheerios came from ? being a CNA is a wild ride
OMG, Alana!!! I absolutely love you and all of your stories and love your dedication!!! Your stories had me laughing many times. Especially when the patient farted in your face (sorry)! I'm so proud of you! I hope you have reached your goal. I noticed this video is a little over two years old. Who ever gets you in a hospital is so lucky!!! God bless you and best of luck in the future!!! Thanks for the video, the silly faces, the hilarious stories, everything! Truly the best ever video that I've seen of someone explaining what they do as a nursing aide. P.S. I LOVE YOU TOO! And you are gorgeous too!!! Would love if you were my daughter.
i became a CNA right out of high school as well. I felt like she was hyping the class up a lot. its honestly just common sense stuff and the only new thing I learned was doing the blood pressure. For anyone trying to become a CNA dont be discouraged its actually super easy. The hard part about the job are nursing homes and having a ton of residents assigned to you to get up in the morning and some days you are understaffed or a resident is pissed that theyre awake but you have no choice but to get them up. I think nursing homes should always have extra staff or floaters as help during the busy times.
We’re so similar! I work as a nurse tech and i have a bachelors degree in biology. Originally i wanted to be a PA ( but it’s super competitive here on the east coast specifically in the tri state area) and while i was working i fell in love with Nursing instead. I start an accelerated nursing program in a couple weeks at Rutgers!
You are amazing! I was my Mom's caregiver, she hzd ALS and the nurses we had were less than enthusiastic...I would ha ve paid $40-$50/ hr to ha ve someone like you. Who thinks, has compassion, talent, etc. Lady, everything you do is at 110% level...or more...with that beautifil smile and personality! Goi g to find a time machine and come meet you ! You are special!
I just passed my cna test and everyone was proud of me, I do enjoy my work and patient's also love when I come around. My choice in the medical field has had such a rewarding start and would not change a thing
I’m currently a nurse aide and I know the feeling of having to work after someone who hasn’t cared for the patients to the best of their ability. And I definitely love my job at my local nursing home
This may be one of the most important episodes you've done! God bless you. When you have time, look up "Alive Inside" on TH-cam. It is about the power of music with older folks. You are remarkable. xo Diane
Oh one of the nurses I worked with told me about that! We would play old music for this one lady who had memory loss and as soon as she heard the music it would take her back. Thank you so much for the support I will check it out ❤️
Is a nurse aid, the same as a assistant for nurses ? In Australia they are called AINS. So interesting listening to different terminology!! I’ll finally be a 20 year old registered nurse at the end of the year 🙌🏽. I have been working in disability for years and worked towards nursing, thank you for all your work it’s appreciated x
A little tip (I’m a 17 yr home health aid in training)(I go on clinicals) NEVER go right behind a patients behind. Always wipe from down to up whilst standing by their shoulders lol otherwise it could end badly.
My school thankfully has a CNA program that I can take DURING MY SCHOOL DAY!!! I was initially thinking to take the class because when I go to college I'm going to be a Pre-Med student and I wanted some patient care experience, so I watched this video and a couple other videos to see if others would say its rewarding and worth it, and I will be 100% taking that class! Thank you so much!!
You're doing amazing Alana keep shining, I worked in a nursing home for a bit so I know how it is😷💩 but my favorite patient memory came out of that experience
I am a CNA. I feel and think the same way. I think more about my health, my parents health and death. We make a lot of impact on those people who need us to live. Keep it up 👍🏻
YES!!! lol I am definitely a new subscriber. You are such a cool person and I am excited to join your journey. I am a NAC and I have a bunch of stories like this too! My first day of clinical I got punched by a lady that actually took her own briefs off and had crap under her finger nails. Another NAC that had been working there for about 10 years and I, spent about 20min cleaning her and changing her sheets. Keep being you Alana!
This video was so meaningful and genuine 💖💖. I respect you so much for the job that you do, and i hope you know how kind you truly are. I loved watching this and you have inspired me to look into a medical career :) thank you so much
I am happy that you don't wanna die being fool whole life... You won't die old you will be new every time.i am sure people like you are always happy within and never complaint about anything out side.
I have so much respect for you wow. You're so hard-working and sometimes i can feel so unmotivated over doing the minimum, and this whole video makes me feel better and makes me appreciate my life more in some way :) btw i'm not good at explaining my thoughts, sorry for that. however, i loved this, keep up, you're doing great!
To be honest? I gotta work in that field for a month next year and this video had been so encouraging. I was so scared of it, but now I am just excited to make this experience :) I couldn't work as a nurse aid, seriously. My biggest respect, girl. PS: I'm a social assistance apprentice (is that a thing in America?) and we are practicing washing hands forever...At least my hands are super clean now
All the other nurses are so mean every time I go out and see my grandma, I really need to put them in their place honestly. I’m grateful there’s people like you out there, sure the elderly do act like rough kids at times but I agree they don’t need to be treated lesser regardless like shit imagine someone you love being treated that way, people honestly.
The pants thing happened to one of my residents once...I felt so bad I was mortified. But that absolute legend laughed his ass off and said, "this morning's show brought to you by the lovely Mia!". And i died. The end.
Hi Alana! I don't really comment on your videos but i love watching them. Anyways. I'm myself is in nursing school to become a CNA and I've been working with old people in a home service thing for 4 years now and absolutely love it. But the thing is, I'm from Sweden and the whole system is different from the USA. Having 4 weeks in education sounds so weird to me when in Sweden, it's 1 and a half year plus with 3 internships to really get to know the practical things you have to do and learn how to do them and having the chance to ''work'' in different places and then the mentor puts a grade on it. And we have to take a lot of courses to finish our studies as well and to be able to become CNA's (sometimes it feels like we're gonna become trained nurses because of everything we need to know haha). And also over here we often have a maximum of 8 people each to take care of, and this is a lot over here and something we complain about being too stressful so i can't even imagine how 16 is working out?! It's crazy how much it differs between countries but I agree with you, it's an amazing job and you gain sooo much from it, even though all the disgusting things that happens isn't the funniest to deal with and the shitty pay you get for the job. Also not having enough time for the people that needs help and service is in my opinion really sad too. Even though I know that the CNA's is always trying their best to make everyone as comfortable as possible. But it's hard work, it really is.
Wow a year and a half that is very interesting I guess things are really different like you said and yes we do not have that rule of 8 people max lol. But I wish you all the best, thank you so much for the support and for watching and I really hope you continue to kill it in your classes!!
I’d love to see another video on this with more positive stories and happy memories you have, my Grampie had dimentia and my Grammie put him in a home and I would love to hear your stories and hope that there was someone like you with him at the end of their life
I was a CNA right out of high school and I quit about a year ago but I have to say hands down it is one of the most rewarding jobs. Even without the best pay, or even lack of appreciation sometimes, at the end of your shift you always knew you made a difference and that was one of the best feelings. It’s a relief to see someone have a legit hardworking job alongside youtube, it’s really refreshing honestly.
Thank you I really appreciate that and thank you for working and doing your job correctly. You are right knowing you made a difference makes everything worth it! Best of luck to you ❤️
@@Alana.Arbucci as a C4 quadriplegic I am eternally grateful for all of the CNAs that have helped me to live with dignity and independence since my accident/spinal cord injury 13 years ago.
I was a CNA for 7 years. I will finally let my license to expire this June.
You're absolutely correct, this job makes you think differently.
I work in a Nursing Home that is an Alzheimer's/Dementia unit. Yes. It is a sad job. But honestly, I laughed every day with those elderly people.
But don't get me wrong, not all seniors are kind. Assholes get old too! Haha!
I know I'll miss it, but my back and feet wont!
Commend you greatly for your work. You know you're over worked and underpaid. Physically and emotionally draining. Not everyone can do it! You are full of compassion and empathy 💕
I was a CNA for almost ten years. It was the most rewarding (also difficult) jobs I ever had. I started in the worst of the worst conditions. Very few CNAs and difficult living conditions for the residents. It challenged me to grow in so many ways and I always gave the best care I could. I ended at one of the richest places anybody could end up. But the end is the same for everybody. I fell in love with so many people and it was always hard watching them go, or watching their minds go. It was beautiful getting a glimpse of them every once in a while. This job may have ruined my back (permanent sciatica ugh) but it was the most rewarding experience of my life. I eventually had to stop because the work took a toll on me and I also now living with two chronic illnesses. To all the CNAs still working today, the pay might not be great, but always give those people you all and know that to some of those people, you are the sunshine of their day!
Do you have any CNA advice. I may start a program next week.
I worked with patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, etc. when I was 20. It changed my life. Beautifully spoken
Isabelle Michael same 😓
It changed for sure
Same. I became a cna at 17. Definitely makes you wise and compassionate
Ive been trying to figure out who she looks like... Alice from twilight!
Yeeeees haha
lucy hale
Look up Alexis Thorpe, I stg she looks exactly like her.
Jade Chynoweth
Amanda Peet
Respect. It’s a breath of fresh air hearing your stories. Great attitude. You’re going places...no doubt. Keep it up. Got my sub
😢 thank you ❤️
Anna arbucci I can train yiu
Being healthy is the most important thing in life. I can tell because I am chronicly ill now for 22 years and am not able to do what I want. I have to live my life in 6 hours all day that I am awake. and in those 6 hours I can hardly do any thing. So appreciate your health, your life, every thing that you CAN do. While you can.
Creative Cheers of Fashion Laura Flohr you’re right. Sending love your way. I’ve been stressing out about finding a career, still working retail at 22. I wanna help people, been looking into nursing
Creative Cheers of Fashion Laura Flohr God bless you
Hope you're doing better🧡
@@472_d3 thanks. Unfortunately is has gone even worse... thanks for asking. Take care
As a nurse I want to say thank you. We couldn't do our jobs without your support
Jose Campos she does that job because your lazy ass doesn’t want to do the dirty part about nursing 🙄
Lily is not being lazy you can’t expect nurses to do everything. they worked their way up so they could do more not less.
@@Lily-ko5mq There are nurse who were cnas at first so they understand what's going on and help out.
@@Lily-ko5mq wtf?
I'm a C4 quadriplegic who has been blessed with a loyal caregiver for the last 8 years. He gets me up every morning and puts me to bed every night. In the 13 years since my accident/spinal cord injury I have learned that the CNAs and house keeping personnel really keep the facilities running correctly.
I’m a respiratory therapist and my fiancé a physician assistant! Loved this video. It’s nice to see a similar young person whose life isn’t all about TH-cam.
Definitely being a caregiver or cna is not for everyone it definitely does take so much patience.
A strong stomach too....
You are such a sweet person. I love how you talk about not making people feel embarrassed, not rushing, treating them like people. I wish more people had that attitude.
This video showed what a kind person you really are. 💕
I’m a nurse in Canada and very much appreciate this video. I can tell you are a humble and a special person. Unfortunately I see to often workers that not only have no patience with residents but also miss treat residents. It infuriates me to no end when a resident doesn’t get the care they deserve. Yes we can be tired, yes at times it can be stressful and yes for the most part it is a thankless job. I treat every single evident as a human being and like here family and I can tell from he video you do the same. I just want to say a huge THANK YOU. All the hard work you do and the compassion you give others.
Thank you for everything you do also to all the the Nurses, Nurse aids, and Nurse Practitioners all over the world 💕
Thank you for the appreciation
This video makes me love you even more! CNA at 16 & now I nurse at 23.
I have the most respect for all the hard work you guys do. One of the hardest jobs there is!
Thank you for being s nurse aid and working your way up and thank you for respecting us as well ❤️
I'm considering being a nurse but dont know exactly what you would do as a nurse. What all do nurses do? I've been a cna for a year since i was 16
I worked in a nursing home and I had a love/hate relationship with it. But when I left they threw me a party and gave me a card signed by everyone. I cried so hard leaving, it was a great experience
My dads health declined these past couple of years. He used to live in my town but he lived by himself so he moved to Los Angeles with my half brother. Then my half brother just decided to send him on a plane by himself to Oregon where my other half siblings live. Then they decided to put him in a home over there. I live in Cali and I rarely see him, but I hope the nurse aids are taking care of him. I’ve heard horrible stories about the abuse and stuff like that. I really hope their is someone like you who is taking great care of him.
Love this! I became a CNA at 17, end of my junior year. During my senior year (I just graduated), I was a student in the birthing center at my local hospital and got 1005 clinical hours completed! I loved it so much. Really made me gain SO much respect for the nurses. Doing hands on work really helps you realize how hard the job truly is. Love this profession so much! Good luck on your journey (not that you need it). ❤️
If I ever get admitted to the hospital and you were the nurse, I'd believe I was in heaven and have to double check if I was really dead.
I love this video bc I can relate on so many levels. Not only being a nurse aide, but just you explaining what we should really focus on in live. Working with elderly have honestly help me be thankful.
Respect towards you... I was a cna when i was 17, I'm currently a RN & all I can say is being a cna ISNT EASY.
Lexi Lexi I’m 18 and currently a CNA and this job isn’t for me.I don’t know how people do it for 10 plus years.I feel so bad because I know I will quit eventually.
@@alli0218 how long were u an CNA?
Hard work
@@alli0218 I know people who have been doing this kind of job since the 90's.
@@ru7935 omg! Seriously 🙄
I'm in nursing school rn and i see how hard the PCT's work... they do SO much and the ones on my floor have 18 - 20 + patients sometimes!!! so much respect.
I'm a cna, 17 years old. The worst part about the job is when the weather gets so bad and you can't make it to the nursing home. It makes me want to cry. Most nursing homes are understaffed and the residents don't even get the attention they deserve. A lot of people don't even want to volunteer because they believe that when you volunteer you have to deal with the residents on the toilet or something. That is OUR job as a cna/pca. We will do all that. You can help in the kitchen, set up tables, and simply just talk to the residents etc. Volunteering is making a difference.
The stories FOR REAL THO. I’m an RN in Australia and we rarely have nurse aids in hospitals so I can totally relate. Those crazy moments have definetly made me mature very quickly and become very much a realist.
WHY U MAKE ME CRY IN THE FIRST 2 MIN DAMN GIRL
Aw ❤️
Mad respect to you! Honestly, being in a nursing program myself I can confirm that this job is hard and it’s not glamorous but you really have to be in it for the right reasons or else you won’t make it! Dignity and respect is a must! No grey areas!
I wish all people who become nurses or carers etc or similar were like you. You’re such a genuinely good kind person.
Imagine being this beautiful inside AND out 💖 Please don't change. God bless you😊
I started my BSN part time when I was 30 and graduated when I was 35. I was trying to talk myself out of it saying I’m not gonna be a nurse til I’m 35...and the NP I worked with said well youre gonna be 35 anyway with or without your nursing license...best advice I ever got!
I became a CNA at 18 and I’m 20 too.. one of my patients said to me “you’re are so young, what made you want to work with dead people“ and I said dead people? And she said yeah we are practically dead and going to die. And boy it scared because i was young, still am but it humbled me.
ThePrettySweety I’m a new CNA (I’m 18) and this job is not for me.I rather work retail.Are you still an employed CNA?
I’m not a nurse but I do home health aid and boy do I feel like a nurse! If you ask me we all do the same thing lol
I was a STNA but quit before I took the state exam. It was such a great learning experience, but a nursing home is the worst place to be a CNA. I got punched and hit and I just wasn't strong enough to continue. But props to anyone who can do that job they are amazing.
Girl I know I’m late but I’m binge watching your old videos and as someone who works at Walmart and how happy I see people coming into my line makes me so happy. I’ve recently landed a volunteer opportunity and I am super excited and grateful for that and I know I will be there for the patients and hopefully I can talk to them and make them feel less lonely. Loneliness sucks!
My high school offers a nurse aid class that I'm currently in right now and yeah it's tough. Every step, every detail, just everything is so much to remember and then you get in the clinical setting and it throws you off even more because suddenly they're real patients and things dont go exactly as practiced. My state exam is in the spring and I'm really nervous for the skills portion ahhhh wish me luck!!
I love how passionate you are!! I’m a cna as well and it is truly such a wonderful humbling experience.
I haven't watched the video yet, but I'm excited for it! I've been a nurse aide for almost three years now and going through school to become an RN as well. You seem like such a kind soul and I bet you make a great CNA.
edit: I watched the video and i agree with everything you say. People mistreat the residents way to often. (P.S. I've never had less than 10 residents and I've worked in 3 facilities. Usually average around 12-13 and I work with dementia patients so that's a whole slew of other problems.)
Being a CNA took a mental toll on me. I really didn’t think it would, but I constantly thought about death and what I was doing with my life. Watching people pass away is hard
Hearing how helpless the elderly are, I think sometimes it was for the best my old man died at 63. I certainly hope I don't live that long to need that kind of care.
At first I thought, ughhhh this girl... the antics. But when you got real and had emotions and were sincere, I ended up watching it all.
Yay! I’ve been waiting for this! Love you! You’re an inspiration! I’ve been really depressed lately but this made me happy because I’m a CNA and I like relating to people. I’ve been a CNA for three years and I started at 18 too. It takes a lot out of you but I agree with you on everything. I’ve worked at quite a few nursing homes in AZ and we usually have 10-20 residents
I have a lot of respect for you. Try to stay positive and think about the impact you have on people’s lives who may be very sad themselves ❤️ stay strong and thank you for the love
Yes working in a nursing home for 3 days, & it is an eye opener...even if I don't stay. This experience has definitely put things into perspective & is apart of my growth & development as a person.. I'm attached to the residents & I can almost feel their pain from missing their family & their life as it once was.
This is the most on point description I have ever heard. I did ASL & SNF work for over a decade. This about sums it up, with the addition of hoyers, how they require 2 people, but you don't always have that 2nd person so ya gotta figure that out 🤣
I'm sure that you were greatly appreciated at work, more than you know. And still are, in fact. The hardest jobs are the most rewarding.
I would agree with that and thank you
I just started watching your videos recently and had no idea you did the same career as me!! I love it so much.
I've been a cna off and on for over 20 years...I would love to work with more aids like you! I'm sure you make your residents' days just a little brighter. Keep up the great attitude
This is why I love her 😭😂😂♥️
Aw thank u so much Cecilia!
Alana Arbucci your welcome 😭♥️♥️♥️
I love her tooooo😭😭😭🥺🥺
I was an in home CNA for a woman that I use to clean her house for. She was always grateful and thankful for such a young lady like me not being shameful for giving such a helping hand and making her feel comfortable like I am family. I cared for her as much as if she was my own grandma. It got to the point to where I told her I love her everyday and didn't mind cleaning her naked body, or being patient while she barely walks, or to even dress her up. I must say I was always mature at a very young age and was always grateful and saw things differently compared to my peers. Usually this would've open up my eyes, it didn't but it did remind me not to take life for granted especially my parents. It's scary thinking of getting old and wondering who will help you. Although I helped her, she also helped me.
I’m 19 & I’ve been a CNA since 16! & I’m a nursing student now! Absolutely love it and every patient/client I’ve come into contact with! Love seeing your compassion for the residents!! The world needs more people like you! Thank you!! ❤️❤️
I already knew what you were going to say, your face just gave it away! 🤭🤣😂😅🤣 OMG!!! You have me dying! 👏🏻😂 You’re such a genuine person! ❤️
I like her for being down to earth and no dramas.
And mostly, she's truly a beauty inside & out.
It‘s so crazy to realise how different working as a nurse in the US and in Switzerland is. I am learning to become a nurse and I only have one Patient because I‘m kinda new but more than 8 Patients is not normal at all for a nurse that’s in the hospital! We don‘t have to learn how much of each material we have to use if we can reason the usage. Basically it‘s also really hard because at the place I work we always have a lot of patients that can‘t even leave their bed and have cancer... but it is like soooo different to your situation.
This is such an important video. Thank you for sharing!! I too, am a nurse aide, and I now work in home health. It is a unique opportunity and I love that I get to build relationships with my patients!
I'm starting a nurse aid job the day after tomorrow. You've helped inspire me to do so. Thank you so much ❤
Omg I can totally relate right after high school I worked for 6yrs as a nursing aid and yes it is a very rewarding job and I miss working with my patients. They teach you soooo much and at times I do miss my patients/residents I got to meet and bond with so many amazing families. Everything you’re sharing is on point lol down to the amount of patients you get and the time you have to get them ready. My facility had a rehab center so we also had physical therapists coming in and asking us to have they’re patients ready . I REALLY MISS MY JOB!! And I have my share of stories as well lol
girl I've watched a ton of your videos.. you deserve the world. keep hustling, your killing it
Wow. I almost skipped over this bc I used to be a nurses aid and n was like yea yea I know what That job entails. But seriously forgot how rewarding it was and foreal I LOVED being a CNA (another acronym for it) until I became a nurse. Even NOW , having been an LVN/LPN for for last ~10 years, I can TRULY say being a Nurses Aid (at 17) was my FAVORITE job bc I made SO many connections with the residents. Looking back it seems simple and boot camp style but it REALLY helps build your base as a healthcare worker. U need it for future career. LoVE this video!!! 🥰🎉💌
love you girl! the world would be a better place if more people were like you, you're amazing
Lol the story of the old man walking with his walker and his pants down was funny af 😂 omg by the way, what mascara do you use? Your lashes look soo good! You look so gorgeous!
Thanks! And I actually did my own lash perm and have the thinnest layer of better than sex on but it was a tester size and it’s like 6 months old haha i think the perm is what’s making them look this way lol
I’m a nurse and just graduated nursing school in May of this year.... listening to you talk about being tested on all your skills is giving me major PTSD 😂 I know the struggle!
My very first clinical rotation was in a nursing home. We were new to nursing school, so instead of having us shadow the RN’s right off the bat, they had a follow the nurses aids.
I got a little heated when you mentioned that some of the aids are impatient, rush, and skip steps. Every. Single. Nurse Aid.... at this nursing home was impatient like that. It made me so sad and so upset to see how it affected the patient’s moods and their quality of living. Nearly every patient was miserable and it just broke my heart!! It’s refreshing to hear you say how much you cared and how detail oriented you were when you worked there. I know there are plenty of nurse aids/CNA’s who care like you do... I’m not saying nobody cares... but at the nursing home I was assigned to... not a single CNA had your attitude or outlook and it was just so sad.
my God! so relatable, im a nurse aid too, i feel everything and beyond about having 20 patients in an hour...i worked for two years in the night shift..i had 35 and i was alone from 10 pm to 8 am! it was crazy...currently im working with psychiatric patients which is more or less the same ;)
35?! Omg that is actually insane God bless you. I have so much respect for you!
Nursing aid is a tough job ! I work in a nursing home as a COTA and i love it. Every morning i do my “rounds” and greet everyone and give hugs. I also ask the questions about life. They are so lonely everyone dies your family, your friends, everyone!!! It’s so sad. It’s a reality check for sure. It changed the way I see life for sure.
I love your message so much! I’m seriously a fan of yours I hope you make it big. Your an honest real person and TH-cam needs more positive amazing people like you!!
ill never forget when one lady pulled off her briefs with her hands covered in shit and looked at me and said “i shit!” with the biggest smile on her face... also there was cheerios in her toilet but she didn’t even have teeth? so we didn’t know where the cheerios came from ? being a CNA is a wild ride
OMG, Alana!!! I absolutely love you and all of your stories and love your dedication!!! Your stories had me laughing many times. Especially when the patient farted in your face (sorry)! I'm so proud of you! I hope you have reached your goal. I noticed this video is a little over two years old. Who ever gets you in a hospital is so lucky!!! God bless you and best of luck in the future!!! Thanks for the video, the silly faces, the hilarious stories, everything! Truly the best ever video that I've seen of someone explaining what they do as a nursing aide. P.S. I LOVE YOU TOO! And you are gorgeous too!!! Would love if you were my daughter.
i became a CNA right out of high school as well. I felt like she was hyping the class up a lot. its honestly just common sense stuff and the only new thing I learned was doing the blood pressure. For anyone trying to become a CNA dont be discouraged its actually super easy.
The hard part about the job are nursing homes and having a ton of residents assigned to you to get up in the morning and some days you are understaffed or a resident is pissed that theyre awake but you have no choice but to get them up. I think nursing homes should always have extra staff or floaters as help during the busy times.
I’ve watched your other videos before, but this one just made me subscribe. It’s nice to see this side of you
And you liked my comment, I may be in love 😭jk but I really respect you, I’m a medical professional as well, takes a strong person for sure
We’re so similar! I work as a nurse tech and i have a bachelors degree in biology. Originally i wanted to be a PA ( but it’s super competitive here on the east coast specifically in the tri state area) and while i was working i fell in love with Nursing instead. I start an accelerated nursing program in a couple weeks at Rutgers!
you look like Phoebe Tonkin and Lucy Hale :)
B S no she looks like Hande Erçel, a turkish model and actress
B S she does look like Phoebe
You are amazing! I was my Mom's caregiver, she hzd ALS and the nurses we had were less than enthusiastic...I would ha ve paid $40-$50/ hr to ha ve someone like you. Who thinks, has compassion, talent, etc.
Lady, everything you do is at 110% level...or more...with that beautifil smile and personality!
Goi g to find a time machine and come meet you !
You are special!
I just passed my cna test and everyone was proud of me, I do enjoy my work and patient's also love when I come around. My choice in the medical field has had such a rewarding start and would not change a thing
I’m currently a nurse aide and I know the feeling of having to work after someone who hasn’t cared for the patients to the best of their ability. And I definitely love my job at my local nursing home
I just became an Aged Care Nurse just over a month ago and I have full respect to you knowing that you are trained to do the same job.
Overnight Cna in a short staffed nursing home. On a good night, I have 20 residents. A bad night...32. Sooooo many issues with facilities
This may be one of the most important episodes you've done! God bless you. When you have time, look up "Alive Inside" on TH-cam. It is about the power of music with older folks. You are remarkable. xo Diane
Oh one of the nurses I worked with told me about that! We would play old music for this one lady who had memory loss and as soon as she heard the music it would take her back. Thank you so much for the support I will check it out ❤️
Why are you honestly one of the most beautiful people I’ve seen on TH-cam 😭😭😭
okay but i love how you respect everyone and your view of how things should be we need people like you! queenqueenqueen
Is a nurse aid, the same as a assistant for nurses ? In Australia they are called AINS. So interesting listening to different terminology!!
I’ll finally be a 20 year old registered nurse at the end of the year 🙌🏽.
I have been working in disability for years and worked towards nursing, thank you for all your work it’s appreciated x
A little tip (I’m a 17 yr home health aid in training)(I go on clinicals) NEVER go right behind a patients behind. Always wipe from down to up whilst standing by their shoulders lol otherwise it could end badly.
My school thankfully has a CNA program that I can take DURING MY SCHOOL DAY!!! I was initially thinking to take the class because when I go to college I'm going to be a Pre-Med student and I wanted some patient care experience, so I watched this video and a couple other videos to see if others would say its rewarding and worth it, and I will be 100% taking that class! Thank you so much!!
You're doing amazing Alana keep shining, I worked in a nursing home for a bit so I know how it is😷💩 but my favorite patient memory came out of that experience
Thanks Annie! And exactly and those memories make it all worth it ❤️
I used to be a barista and strangely enough, I can relate to SO much of this. Who would have thought?
I’m a nurses aid as well and this made my night and this made me love my job even more thank you for that xoxo Nate
I am a CNA. I feel and think the same way. I think more about my health, my parents health and death. We make a lot of impact on those people who need us to live. Keep it up 👍🏻
Nurse asst. Have a very hard job!! I have been one for 35 yrs. Alot of wear and tear on the body
YES!!! lol I am definitely a new subscriber. You are such a cool person and I am excited to join your journey. I am a NAC and I have a bunch of stories like this too! My first day of clinical I got punched by a lady that actually took her own briefs off and had crap under her finger nails. Another NAC that had been working there for about 10 years and I, spent about 20min cleaning her and changing her sheets. Keep being you Alana!
This video was so meaningful and genuine 💖💖. I respect you so much for the job that you do, and i hope you know how kind you truly are. I loved watching this and you have inspired me to look into a medical career :) thank you so much
I am happy that you don't wanna die being fool whole life... You won't die old you will be new every time.i am sure people like you are always happy within and never complaint about anything out side.
I have so much respect for you wow. You're so hard-working and sometimes i can feel so unmotivated over doing the minimum, and this whole video makes me feel better and makes me appreciate my life more in some way :) btw i'm not good at explaining my thoughts, sorry for that. however, i loved this, keep up, you're doing great!
The message at the start of the video is beautiful and more people need to hear this ❤️
Thank you and hopefully they do
Watching this Christmas Eve... couldn’t have watched anything that better prepared me for Christmas than what I took away from this video🥺
Did you graduate college? What’s your daily routine like now? What job are you working towards?
Right now I have my associates and am trying to figure out what I want to do next. I have TH-cam and my nurse aid job right now
To be honest? I gotta work in that field for a month next year and this video had been so encouraging. I was so scared of it, but now I am just excited to make this experience :) I couldn't work as a nurse aid, seriously. My biggest respect, girl.
PS: I'm a social assistance apprentice (is that a thing in America?) and we are practicing washing hands forever...At least my hands are super clean now
4 weeks?? I am a health care assistant (aka CNA) in Canada and the schooling was 8 months!
If everyone would just listen to your life tips/advice about the ACTUAL IMPORTANT things in life, this world would be a whole lot better.💕💕
Your mindset is everything 💜
I’m 17 and I do the same thing, it is a very rewarding job and it’s nice to see someone sharing the same views as me on things ❤️
All the other nurses are so mean every time I go out and see my grandma, I really need to put them in their place honestly. I’m grateful there’s people like you out there, sure the elderly do act like rough kids at times but I agree they don’t need to be treated lesser regardless like shit imagine someone you love being treated that way, people honestly.
For $10 an hour I could NEVERRRR you’re such a good person for that tbh I get frustrating working in a restaurant and making $13 an hour damn
Instead of "the untold stories of the ER" its "the untold stories of the CNA"
The pants thing happened to one of my residents once...I felt so bad I was mortified. But that absolute legend laughed his ass off and said, "this morning's show brought to you by the lovely Mia!". And i died. The end.
Hi Alana! I don't really comment on your videos but i love watching them.
Anyways. I'm myself is in nursing school to become a CNA and I've been working with old people in a home service thing for 4 years now and absolutely love it. But the thing is, I'm from Sweden and the whole system is different from the USA. Having 4 weeks in education sounds so weird to me when in Sweden, it's 1 and a half year plus with 3 internships to really get to know the practical things you have to do and learn how to do them and having the chance to ''work'' in different places and then the mentor puts a grade on it. And we have to take a lot of courses to finish our studies as well and to be able to become CNA's (sometimes it feels like we're gonna become trained nurses because of everything we need to know haha).
And also over here we often have a maximum of 8 people each to take care of, and this is a lot over here and something we complain about being too stressful so i can't even imagine how 16 is working out?!
It's crazy how much it differs between countries but I agree with you, it's an amazing job and you gain sooo much from it, even though all the disgusting things that happens isn't the funniest to deal with and the shitty pay you get for the job. Also not having enough time for the people that needs help and service is in my opinion really sad too. Even though I know that the CNA's is always trying their best to make everyone as comfortable as possible. But it's hard work, it really is.
Wow a year and a half that is very interesting I guess things are really different like you said and yes we do not have that rule of 8 people max lol. But I wish you all the best, thank you so much for the support and for watching and I really hope you continue to kill it in your classes!!
I’d love to see another video on this with more positive stories and happy memories you have, my Grampie had dimentia and my Grammie put him in a home and I would love to hear your stories and hope that there was someone like you with him at the end of their life