Day in the life of a CNA| Assisted Living, Nursing Home or Hospital?

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  • Hey y’all! I hope you enjoyed the video and received some insight on an ideal day in the life of an assisted living CNA. I will be working full time as a CNA until I begin nursing school!
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  • @shirleyvanburen4087
    @shirleyvanburen4087 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    I’ve been a CNA almost 35 years and have worked in every field of healthcare.I even published a book on CNA’s And their roles

    • @ashleykeith4266
      @ashleykeith4266 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Are the books in your TH-cam name?

    • @Raychillsterr
      @Raychillsterr ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What’s the name of your book? I’d love to see it!

    • @selflove428
      @selflove428 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to get your book

    • @christianaquino5230
      @christianaquino5230 ปีที่แล้ว

      you got links where I could check it out?

    • @levelupgoddess9289
      @levelupgoddess9289 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      How sad. No way in hell I could do that for 35 years.

  • @bvskp7536
    @bvskp7536 ปีที่แล้ว +430

    I’ve been a CNA at my local nursing home for nearly 4 months, and may I just say it’s a stressful/hard job. We may be considered the lowest of the low in healthcare, but we break our backs daily for our patients/residents. Although we have our awful moments as a CNA, we are still grateful and appreciative of who we are and what we’re capable of doing. Building relationships is literally one of the best things that can happen in healthcare.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I definitely agree, relationships are made within health care are probably one of the most rewarding parts. Not only are you helping those around you to become a better or healthier version of themselves , but it’s therapeutic to me to know that I am apart of that process.

    • @kakefyll
      @kakefyll ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ya'll are amazing!

    • @martinamuller55
      @martinamuller55 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      As a nursing student I’ve seen that nothing can run without CNAs. But some of the most kind hearted people you will meet. I’m taking my state test to become a CNA soon!!

    • @princecarter1339
      @princecarter1339 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But I wanna be a CNA for a good 5 years tho

    • @artrea849
      @artrea849 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      was it hard to learn what the process of working was when u first started working as a cna?

  • @edwarda.
    @edwarda. 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    CNA's are really the backbone in healthcare. Kudos to all CNA's out there for all their hard work 😊

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree ❤️

    • @nickcortese5640
      @nickcortese5640 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There's better medical field professions, CNA is the hardest and lowest paid of all medical professions, medical assistants, nurses, emts, surgical technician, CNA is definitely the hardest. You clean so much poop and you get about 10-12 residents per shift it's crazy.

  • @QueenPat09
    @QueenPat09 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +98

    I was a CNA in a LTC for 2 years and just accepted a casual RN position at my local hospital! CNA is a tough, physically demanding job and I have so much respect for CNAs!! I’m so happy to have started as one before becoming a nurse; it really shed a light on how hard their roles are and how important they are in the healthcare team! Kudos to you!

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Yes! I know being a cna before becoming a nurse will only keep me humble and considerate ❤️

    • @nickcortese5640
      @nickcortese5640 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There's better medical field professions, CNA is the hardest and lowest paid of all medical professions, medical assistants, nurses, emts, surgical technician, CNA is definitely the hardest. You clean so much poop and you get about 10-12 residents per shift it's crazy.

  • @emmavtv1927
    @emmavtv1927 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Being a cna is definitely not for everyone because it is a very tedious job that will make u question your existence every few seconds. I’ve been working as a cna since i was 18, around that time I wanted to go into nursing school. I’m 20 now and ready to get out and career shift. The medical field is a blessing but I do believe it’s not the career path for me cause I hate it. But I’m grateful that I could see that it wasn’t for me early on.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +21

      It’s definitely not for everyone. You definitely have to have a heart for it. I’m so happy that you have clarity about it.

    • @princecarter1339
      @princecarter1339 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But the money is good . Pays a lot of bills and you can treat yourself

    • @janicelewis1681
      @janicelewis1681 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      It’s so good you’ve figured that out early on. Yes it may pay bills or some of your bills depending on what expenses you have. However you still need to be happy with your job or some amount of that but you said Hate which is a very strong word so yes I’m happy for you as there is so many things you can be doing especially with you being so young. Patients can feel when someone isn’t fully present or don’t like their job. It’s perfectly ok not to like it and to change careers. God Bless you on your career path ❤️

    • @nickcortese5640
      @nickcortese5640 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There's better medical field professions, CNA is the hardest and lowest paid of all medical professions, medical assistants, nurses, emts, surgical technician, CNA is definitely the hardest. You clean so much poop and you get about 10-12 residents per shift it's crazy.

    • @tee8870
      @tee8870 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try a med tech I'm a CNA also been doing it since 2002 so I have cleaned a lot of poop but as said there is other things you can do other then a being CNA stay positive you are still young you will find something that will make you happy to go to work don't give up 😊

  • @royalone8446
    @royalone8446 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Looking at this video remind me of the days when I was a CNA working 16hr shifts. I'm a LPN now and definitely thank for my CNAs 💪

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congratulations! And thank you so much.

  • @vwgirlbeth
    @vwgirlbeth 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    A good CNA is invaluable. As an RN for almost 30 years, I still remember my first CNAs. They kicked ass.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yes. We is healthcare workers as a whole are amazing, especially when we work together.

  • @nurselisa40
    @nurselisa40 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Hardest workers in the industry. We are so grateful for you!!

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you!! I appreciate that so much!

    • @nickcortese5640
      @nickcortese5640 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's better medical field professions, CNA is the hardest and lowest paid of all medical professions, medical assistants, nurses, emts, surgical technician, CNA is definitely the hardest. You clean so much poop and you get about 10-12 residents per shift it's crazy.

  • @TheWannawatch10
    @TheWannawatch10 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    i was in the army infentry for 6 years...and i can tell you the year i worked as a cna and having over 12 residents a night to take care of.....cna is 100% harder the patience you have to have..sweating like crazy moving people from place to place....having to give showers all the while being judged by every nurse and familly member...big props to cna,s

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, it’s definitely can be challenging at time!

  • @yvonneerik2510
    @yvonneerik2510 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +206

    I laugh at times When I watch the nurse videos on TH-cam. Yes for me the medical field is not a dream any longer, it's not worth it anymore!. I quit my my job as an RN last three years ago after almost 17 years in the field. It was not an easy decision but life is too short to dread going to work everyday. No amount of money can buy real happiness Lol but friends I'm not asking you to resign from your job or abandon your business but be wise! 💯

    • @monicapep2474
      @monicapep2474 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      You said it all right there ma'am! I don't really like my job but I love what it provides for me and my family. This pandemic has people rethinking working

    • @gracedaniels6172
      @gracedaniels6172 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Were you a bedside nurse ma'am and What do you do now, how did you plan yourself before quitting?

    • @yvonneerik2510
      @yvonneerik2510 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      right now I run my own business and While I was still in service I planned towards early retirement, making about 2k weekly from my retirement investment portfolio trying so much to build more side hustles and extra income

    • @gracedaniels6172
      @gracedaniels6172 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Wow impressive you're making quite a fortune speaking of investing I have heard about this but I don't really know how to start can you explain?

    • @yvonneerik2510
      @yvonneerik2510 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      There's a lot of investing options but my best advice get a professional lead you into profitable one that's exactly what I did

  • @shamyataylor338
    @shamyataylor338 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    I am doing private CNA care for kids and i love it. I just finished my CNA program in May and i didnt know what job to pick from but im glad i chose Private care.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Wow! I rarely hear about this. How did you get into it?

    • @celina2399
      @celina2399 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How?

    • @beeroyalty2210
      @beeroyalty2210 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sounds incredible, how did you get into it?

    • @shamyataylor338
      @shamyataylor338 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@beeroyalty2210 Hi I just seen all you guys comments. I finished my cna skills and written In may-July and after I was officially licensed I just applied to a lot of jobs I made a professional resume and a cover lever with the help of my professor and applied to a lot of jobs mostly with children and did and interview and got hired

    • @beeroyalty2210
      @beeroyalty2210 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shamyataylor338 thanks for responding!

  • @mac_gold
    @mac_gold 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am just starting a PCA job and I am looking more into the CNA field and this video just goes to show how hard working CNA jobs are. Thank you!

  • @marissaburke5291
    @marissaburke5291 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this video ❤️!!

  • @frankiedee3122
    @frankiedee3122 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am so happy that you demonstrated the proper way to wash your hands 😊

  • @vj6576
    @vj6576 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I passed my writing and math for my placement exams to be a CNA. I just need to pass a board interview! I can’t wait!!

  • @c.kiyara
    @c.kiyara ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Love this video! I’m currently in my 4th week of my CNA program and I’m both nervous and excited to actually start working as a cna. & this video literally came right on time for me!

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m so happy to hear that, thank you! And you’re going to do great. Finish strong.

    • @ruthnsimba1183
      @ruthnsimba1183 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hello! forgive me can you help me? I need to start cna training but I don't know where to start, what would I need to start thank you 🙏

    • @Smr402
      @Smr402 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ruthnsimba1183 hello, try searching for cna certification programs , i signed up for a program that costs 1700 in CA they have a payment program and you basically pay a sign up fee, they will tell you what they need from you to finish the sign up for example a physical exam, live scan fingerprinting, purchase of a uniform, ssn card and covid vaccine card. From there they tell yoh when classes start and their policies.

    • @Krystal_culture
      @Krystal_culture 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How long did it take you to run the CNA course

  • @KINGADAS
    @KINGADAS ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!
    😳
    Pretty babe is rlly doing a lot of hardwork ❤.
    You are life saver
    A real champion 🏆
    Keep the Good work😘

  • @rickybobbie2134
    @rickybobbie2134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for taking the time and making this video

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome. Thank you !

  • @AngelWhitney1985
    @AngelWhitney1985 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I have been a Cna for 12 years, I had other jobs but I made sure I kept my Cna certification up to date. Being a Cna is a very stressful job in a nursing home especially if they are short staffed, you will be sore daily, this job is not for the weak.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Being a CNA is a very weight-bearing job. I highly recommend to people who become CNA‘s to apply to well-established and Well staffed facilities.

    • @AngelWhitney1985
      @AngelWhitney1985 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@auhneja2164 it seems like they are never fully staffed and that’s what makes the job hard. And I feel sorry for the residents because they cannot get the things they need done in time.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Being understaffed Not only affects the employees but it also and fix the patients. I agree.

    • @prettyyellyell
      @prettyyellyell ปีที่แล้ว

      Being a CNA does it pay the bills? Like I live alone in an apartment and have a Carnote but I want to get into medical… I will soon after starting a paid training program go into nursing school but does being CNA pay the bills .. like I’m 20 with bills and want a career..

    • @AngelWhitney1985
      @AngelWhitney1985 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@prettyyellyell well I make 20 an hour so it pays my bills

  • @joyfulgail
    @joyfulgail ปีที่แล้ว +3

    25 years i been with my company...And thank you as well.

  • @MissChrissyJaye
    @MissChrissyJaye ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great content! Everything is so crisp and clear we most definitely do so much!❤❤❤

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! And yes we do a lot as caregivers❤️❤️

  • @honeybadgerknockoutbadgers9642
    @honeybadgerknockoutbadgers9642 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    CNAs deserve TONS more pay! For CNAs do most of the work! The least I got paid as a CNA was $8/hr...most I got as a CNA was $11.00/hr.....that was with 10yrs experience.

    • @cosplayforever
      @cosplayforever 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yikes, that must have been a while ago, cause now CNA's get paid typically 18+ an hour

  • @Tahania1
    @Tahania1 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I have been a CNA for 18yrs. During the beginning of Covid my hands were raw. I already have Eczema and from the washing all day long with the soap from the facility& the hand sanitizer it literally burned my hands actually I looked like a burn victim 😢. I finally figured out to bring my own soap and I also used some eczema cream and also I started using hand sanitizer from bath & body finally started seeing results. Now as a CNA I am literally burned to the core. We were already short before Covid so now since Covid we have been beyond short. I typically work 11p-7am with a facility. But I decided to go with an agency for a while & get a little bit of a more flexible schedule. Anywho I decided to do a 4wk contract every other wknd. Which I typically won’t do because I want my weekends to myself. Anyhow this job has been putting me through the ringer & it’s literally like forget the $30plus and hour this is too much for one person. I’m doing 7a-3p and I literally have 14 Residents to do by myself. one shift 8 of the residents were total care
    & sometimes either my co worker doesn’t show, comes late, calls out, or leaves early & that means lucky me I get 28 people to do all by myself. I know I’m agency but that doesn’t give them the right to overwork me & treat me as whatever because I’m agency and blah, blah, blah. I actually care for my residents so when I come in, I wash them up brush their teeth, hair etc & have them presentable for the day. So I need a good 10-15mins per resident ( let’s not forget some are transported via Hoyer Lift)& how can I do all of that when breakfast comes at 8am. I get there for 7am and have to help out of 14 people about 10 on top of passing out trays (yes breakfast & lunch and setting up the food for some of the residents and also feed some of them that can’t feed themselves)😮. And they wonder why CNAS start skipping out on this and that. It’s because we are being rushed, short staffed, overworked & we become drained & exhausted. And it’s just 😔

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I understand where you’re coming from. Especially since you work morning shift it is definitely a lot more busier and you’re on your feet the entire shift.
      Working as a CNA is definitely not an easy job. Are you considering a career change? And if you are to what?

    • @PrincessMomoh
      @PrincessMomoh ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Oh honey, that is terrible! You might need to report to the administrative of the facility or contact HR. First of all being understaffed and sometimes only being on the shift with no help at the time is illegal someone could get hurt. The crazy thing is that they know and they DON’T CARE. That’s my only dislike with agency work at some nursing homes.

    • @Tahania1
      @Tahania1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@PrincessMomoh they do it agency or just the regular workers at the job… I’m soon moving on to a different type of healthcare career. I need my body parts after 50 😂😂

  • @JohnBlessed5
    @JohnBlessed5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing with us

  • @Alyssa-vl6lj
    @Alyssa-vl6lj ปีที่แล้ว

    Tysm too for your hard work and thanks for sharing!

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome ❤️

  • @dreamr127
    @dreamr127 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Us RNs are nothing without great CNAs. They truly make the difference and help ease the mental exhaustion and responsibilities we have. Thank you!

  • @bryanapowell4732
    @bryanapowell4732 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for the video and the information I am currently a home health aide working on my CNA I work in a facility to information from The video was very helpful

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That means a lot. My goal was to give you guys an ideal day as CNA in assisted living!

  • @calvinnelms9577
    @calvinnelms9577 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's great you being a doctor

  • @meln4214
    @meln4214 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless you for the work that you do❤

  • @patricianguyen5545
    @patricianguyen5545 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ty for ur video bc you explain step by step for each step that you do like as if you are training someone & that's how all the other videos should be instead of complaining or goofing off.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much ❣️

  • @sexycarter3079
    @sexycarter3079 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I commend some of these young and older women in this field. It's a daunting responsibility. And a lot of young women go straight into this field, for the money and to provide for their families. These women have to see some horrific things and do some things that they shouldn't have to do or even see. I commend them because the work is hard and it puts them in very close contact with strangers and , which some they do care for. But what they have to do are assignments, which they should never have to do to make a living. The care for the disabled is very necessary. But I just want to take a minute and say I that I commend all the women and men working in this field. You are all true gems. Many don't like the work and do it for the money and many probably wouldn't do it, unless it was their family they were caring for. But I truly commend them for what they have to see and do on a daily basis.

    • @Las_Dera
      @Las_Dera หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing

  • @Hondagamergirl
    @Hondagamergirl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The nursing home I work at does third shift does the vitals as soon as we get there then every two hours we do rounds check change usually start it was heavy wetters around 4 AM refill up the personal oxygen machines take out all the trash from the resident rooms chart then at 5 AM we get four residents up

  • @JaXonn_JaXon
    @JaXonn_JaXon ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Watching this as a senior in high school taking the cna class something I've always dreamed of being able to achieve

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg! Congrats. Keep up the good work. This is only the beginning.

  • @sophiacope5921
    @sophiacope5921 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @simplycie1773
    @simplycie1773 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this video, I may incorporate it in my new hire orientation.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would be an honor! ❤️

  • @StudentNurseMomFiance
    @StudentNurseMomFiance 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I am a CNA about to graduate with my BSN and let me tell you it is extremely refreshing to see someone LOVE their job and aspire to be the best at what they do ! I work with some lazy and I mean LAZY CNAs that are about to graduate with their BSN and let me tell you .. they are gona be some LAZY NURSES !! I work with some LAZY nurses as well ! And I hate I have to be petty with some of them but it’s the only way to get them to pull their weight ! When I become a nurse I will NEVEERRRR treat CNAs or any nurses the way I’ve been treated by some of these nurses and CNAs. Again, this was really refreshing to see there are other ppl out here like me that enjoy what they do! ❤️

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Omg, I’m so happy I saw this❤️ every career has its up and down. But when you focus on the reason you love it, it grows ❤️

    • @LaniWahine4
      @LaniWahine4 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100%!!!! I work at a retirement resort and I see nurses who leave their patients hanging for an hour or more! Even though the patient is asking for help or assistance. It makes me very angry. I work in nutritional services and I cannot help them myself or I will get in trouble, as I have before. It disgusts me seeing the amount of careless CNA in the field!!!!!!!! I feel so horrible for some of these residents that don’t get the attention and care they so importantly need

  • @JamesJordanH
    @JamesJordanH ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thinking to be a CNA and I came cross to your video. Much needed :D

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, love to hear it!

    • @nickcortese5640
      @nickcortese5640 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's better medical field professions, CNA is the hardest and lowest paid of all medical professions, medical assistants, nurses, emts, surgical technician, CNA is definitely the hardest. You clean so much poop and you get about 10-12 residents per shift it's crazy.

    • @saybrittaney
      @saybrittaney หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nickcortese5640traveling as a CNA can pay well tho’

  • @hannahpaige9941
    @hannahpaige9941 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recommend bringing your own moisturizing hand wash and using a hand cream often 😇

  • @kai_jadyn
    @kai_jadyn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i appreciate this video so much because i’ve wanted to be a can and i didn’t know what it consist of and this video was very detailed and helpful thanks

    • @georgemartyn5268
      @georgemartyn5268 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      man i also wanted to be a can for as long as i remember but in the end it turned out that i was better suited as a jar

  • @dior3820
    @dior3820 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    luv your vids! I have post notifications on

  • @user-ir2lx5uq4x
    @user-ir2lx5uq4x 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I worked in these facility,brookdale is a great place to work,most especially galleria location

  • @shamimnantongo1579
    @shamimnantongo1579 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I was a CNA my first job …. It’s a hardd job! Iam in first semester of nursing school ! All health care workers mater ❤️🖤

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! All healthcare workers do matter. I am in my first semester of nursing school as well. We got this girly!

  • @KayBee211
    @KayBee211 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Shoutout to all the healthcare workers! Check in below
    👇🏾 💛

  • @adamamunu5024
    @adamamunu5024 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this video so informative...I started my orientation today as a CNA

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m so happy that this video was informative for you. And congratulations, I hope for nothing but success for you. ❤️

  • @maggie4475
    @maggie4475 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I should do my own blog, because there is so much to say on the topic of being a CNA…. It is very hard work and can be rewarding when you know you feel good helping a patient.. BUT it takes a toll on your body, the staff members are an issue, Nurses are a big problem with issues between CNA and Nurses, The health care industry is a whole other world…

  • @143456453
    @143456453 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I'm a caregiver who used to work in an independent/assistant living, and let me tell you... it was a stressful and hard job, and I hated it. The moment I clocked in, I started working and the job I needed to be fast because I had limited time and a lot of patients to see before my shift ended. However, I did learned and experience alot working there, because now I work in an agency and I had a patient who had a nurse come and I work alongside with her and she also had three personal assistants who looked after her for so many years. Everyone thought I was a CNA because they loved the way I worked, and everyone encouraged me to go get my CNA, and that's what I'm doing.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That’s so amazing. I can always tell when a nurse was a CNA before becoming a nurse. Their understanding and acts of service always shows.

  • @lorenrobertson8039
    @lorenrobertson8039 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dear I'm a retired nurse and I learned a trick early on for my poor hands that I will happily pass onto you. Barrier cream! I don't know what kind of barrier cream your facility uses, but if it's the grainy stuff in the tube (the kind you wince at putting on your residents poor bottoms), use that! Put a good amount onto your hands and up your wrist and rub it in good. Then turn on the cool water and just run your hands under the water to melt the sharp grains and pat dry. You may need to do this a few times during your shifts, but you will thank me later! If you all use the lanolin based thick barrier cream, you will need to apply this more often. That is the best cream for your patients with dry cracked heels and other dry skin. I used to rub it into all of my residents and when I came back the next weekend I could tell the difference in their skin integrity! Hope this helps you and all the others you share this with! God bless you and thank you for all you do!

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m definitely going to try this! I know exactly what thick cram you’re talking about. Thank you so much !!

    • @lorenrobertson8039
      @lorenrobertson8039 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@auhneja2164 You're more than welcome! Glad I could pass on a little of my experience to help another caregiver! xo

  • @maggiekim5262
    @maggiekim5262 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank u for the video...am nervous to start this honestly

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Go in with a mindset to learn! You got this ❤️

  • @maggie4475
    @maggie4475 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Compared to the facilities I go to, your facility seems so much better, I guess it is a great difference between Assisted living, And Nursing Home.. Assisted Living is so much better….

  • @veenchel
    @veenchel ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. That means a lot to me ❤️

  • @user-of3di6sb6l
    @user-of3di6sb6l 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you to all the CNA's you are very much appreciated!

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you ❤️

  • @Blessed_775
    @Blessed_775 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanos for sharing,you make it look so easy, currently pursuing my certification 🇰🇪

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome, you got this ❤️

    • @greatestgerald8910
      @greatestgerald8910 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I got my certificate through after several times of trying to pass my exam after contacting mr dylan

    • @robertenriquez8235
      @robertenriquez8235 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How does it work ?

    • @jsalinas8941
      @jsalinas8941 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Am surprised to see Dylan name mentioned here , paid him and he requested for my certification ID which I sent to her, after 4 days she sent me my Q&A I was shocked to see same questions appear before me on my exam day

    • @mortenenriquez1570
      @mortenenriquez1570 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot I will write to him now

  • @snook1166
    @snook1166 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a Nursing Assistant - Acute Care ( in Australia), the best thing for our hands ( that I have found) is The Body Shop's Hemp Hand Cream.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      I will definitely look into this. Hopefully they have it here in the US❣️

    • @etorusimon3099
      @etorusimon3099 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can I please contact you on guidance to immigrate to Australia as CNA, am currently on my level 4&5 program and would like to relocate after on

  • @stacy6437
    @stacy6437 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was a cna from 18-30
    I miss my patients that’s it.
    Good luck to you.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The patients are always the best part ❤️

  • @soniasmith3042
    @soniasmith3042 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love taking care of people/ patients. I found out later that it wasn't going to work for me after all. I remember when I was a kid and saw nurses it was a love of inspiration for me that I get into that career,. I later got into it and saw that it wasn't too organized for a career. I did work though for years. The Nurses Association need a better settings. I can see that where you are is much better than where I worked. Where I work ed wasn't looking organized like that. I worked in a rehab and it was always busy and some nurses don't help at all. The patients weren't the problem. Well you know they are sick and in need of our care. It was the workers. I just wanted to leave. I think they think I was going to get a promoted soon. because of the way I worked. I like working for agencies instead of the faculty itself. I like one on one care. It's better organized and I get to do one patient at a time and the patient and I are the only one in the space... lol!

    • @LaniWahine4
      @LaniWahine4 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am considering going with agencies and doing one on one care rather than work for the facility after I finish my CNA program. Thank you for your comment

  • @tjohnson2668
    @tjohnson2668 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “Working Hands” is a great product for dry hands. 😊

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you

  • @TheHeathenQueen
    @TheHeathenQueen ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I like the idea of being a CNA in a hospital setting.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I especially think it’s a great idea if you plan on furthering your education in a major that will be in a hospital setting.

    • @TheHeathenQueen
      @TheHeathenQueen ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@auhneja2164 this should not be a career then right? I don't know if I can handle nursing though. CNA is hard I know but nursing school is a beast as you know. I want to help people in the medical field. At least I think that's what I want.

    • @Anonymous-so1ho
      @Anonymous-so1ho ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@TheHeathenQueen CNA is probably the fastest, lowest cost way to dip your toes in healthcare and find out if you enjoy taking care of people. Of course, your experience will skew towards direct patient care roles but to a certain extent it's helpful just to find out if you like the field in general. That said, plenty of people do it as a career.
      I'd recommend doing it in a hospital, especially if your goal is to find out your career path. You'll get a good look at nursing, but you'll also get a little bit of a look at other roles like rad techs, respiratory therapy, etc. as well as physicians and APPs, if that's something you're into. You'll also get a good look at the wide variety of roles in nursing; nursing home work is going to be one of three things typically: memory care, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Practically speaking, it's a gauntlet of med pass and dressing changes.
      In a hospital there are many different bedside roles, in terms of acuity (e.g. medsurg, icu, stepdown) and specialty (e.g. cards, pulm, ortho) and if you float, you'll get to see a lot. You'll also get to see special nursing roles like PICC/difficult insertion teams, rapid response/code teams, and non-clinical ones like social work/case management. You definitely won't see it firsthand but you might get a chance to talk to some nurses in procedural areas like OR, cath lab. Nursing is a big world and seeing it firsthand helps.
      Finally, don't let people scare you about nursing school. It's hard, but nowhere near as hard as the internet likes to make it seem. It's a college degree; and as far as college degrees go, about average in terms of the material covered vs. amount of time it takes to cover it.

  • @mentalhealthmatters2246
    @mentalhealthmatters2246 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @OtherConvosSB
    @OtherConvosSB 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've had jobs where I've had to wash my hands a lot and I would put a heavy lotion (e.g. with lanolin) on my hands and wear cotton gloves over that while sleeping.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a really good idea, I’m sure I can make your hands really soft!

  • @aimlesslylearning
    @aimlesslylearning ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For dry hands, I recommend those travel lotion bottles! Life saver

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I’m using the jergens travel size lotion. It’s pretty good.

  • @justifymum4284
    @justifymum4284 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video 🥰🥰🥳your video is so cool, honestly cna is such a difficult test man , really don’t know what to do but I’m never losing hope.

    • @jennifermiquelon8083
      @jennifermiquelon8083 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ very correct ..

    • @rafaelleon6597
      @rafaelleon6597 ปีที่แล้ว

      At times it doesn’t matter how hard you study you also need to pray to God for success..

    • @giselleamber4738
      @giselleamber4738 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a cousin who never studied much, we studied together but she gives most of her time to her phone than studies after writing the CNA test last month she passed and I failed 😣, I asked her how she did it , just found out she got her help from Mr Johnson Daryl

    • @benjaminjoshua5763
      @benjaminjoshua5763 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please does anyone know who this Mr Johnson Daryl is ? I really need to speak with him I’m frustrated..

    • @lucasmartha8704
      @lucasmartha8704 ปีที่แล้ว

      wow so sorry you failed , I have heard so much about Johnson Daryl but I don’t actually have his info ..

  • @1980ify
    @1980ify 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Detailed video!
    Which country/state are you from?

  • @Shortie_fit
    @Shortie_fit 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got the best music

  • @Salayax
    @Salayax 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Idk if you’ve figured out a solution to the dry hands thing but I use hand sanitizer lotion and it works so well, especially since I have eczema !!

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Omg, yes love the moisturizing sanitizer!

  • @ryanstout110
    @ryanstout110 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One solution for dry hands is hand cream specifically what I use is gold bond hand cream I’ve been using this because I work outside during the winter and I’m a bit of a germaphobe as well so I also wash my hands a lot.

  • @aixareyes2610
    @aixareyes2610 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless you ❤ 🙏❤️

  • @UltimateAgent
    @UltimateAgent ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks !!!!

  • @heyhello4351
    @heyhello4351 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Burt bees hand cream 👋 thanks for the video 💕

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you❣️

  • @_herkeentah
    @_herkeentah 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve got so many questions !!!!

  • @ashlynhartso6996
    @ashlynhartso6996 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    omg i’m a med tech at a Brookdale SL , this job is TOUGHHHH been doing it for 3 years and i’m thinking of going back to school for RN . it can be fun some times lol

    • @downtherabbithole02
      @downtherabbithole02 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What are your job duties as a med tech?

    • @jaxenriquez
      @jaxenriquez 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Barbara-pz7wp thank you for referring me to dylan,I passed my exam

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really think into it❣️

  • @MekoWilliamsTV
    @MekoWilliamsTV 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please do more videos.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Okay, will do ❤️

  • @kevinpaul7709
    @kevinpaul7709 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are good nurse keeping going high sis God bless!!!

  • @alcnya
    @alcnya 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. You're Guud. Do you do private care? I need assistance with my meals and bathing. 😅

  • @zaakirabridges1990
    @zaakirabridges1990 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re so welcome

  • @chelseabanks1689
    @chelseabanks1689 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m taking my cna classes now graduate in November

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations! This is such a a big step.

    • @chelseabanks1689
      @chelseabanks1689 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@auhneja2164 thank you I’m so excited

    • @lekha5670
      @lekha5670 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chelseabanks1689 Hi. How are the classes going?

  • @talluuretheartist8580
    @talluuretheartist8580 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love helping people so I've always wanted to become a CNA. Thing is, my stomach gets real queasy easily. I don't know how I'll do with residents throwing up or me having to change them. Is it a good idea to try this out?

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I recommend you should do your research and look up some Day in the life of a CNA so that you can get a good idea of the job criteria. This way you can see firsthand what will work for you❣️

  • @RobloxFans11
    @RobloxFans11 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I might get a job as a cna at the nursing home close to my home.

    • @RobloxFans11
      @RobloxFans11 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you have any good tips for me

  • @aprilatten
    @aprilatten ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When washing hands you are not supposed to splash any water. Make sure to keep your hands hanging over sink and then dry them with towel .

  • @thettaco
    @thettaco 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I got accepted for CNA classes. I have intercostal nerve pain that affects my breathing.. How much heavy lifting is there ? Because that's what cause my nerve pain to act up. I dont want to put myself into a position that's going to make my condition worse.

  • @savannahjennings2778
    @savannahjennings2778 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    dove hand wash can help with the dry skin after you wash

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      Than you so much. I’ll try it out!

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      Than you so much. I’ll try it out!

  • @perdedoronline
    @perdedoronline 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An a healthcare worker 🙏

  • @Kodu-df9fl
    @Kodu-df9fl ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do you have to do laundry as a cna at a assisted living? I know some laundry is involved. But where I applied to they had a cna with lots of laundry that had to be hand washed. I saw loads of sheets, underwears, bottoms that had bm stains on them. They said it first has to be handwashed and then it can go in the washer. I applied for cna. But because they said their understaffed that they need me to also be the dietary aide and laundry aide also. All for 17 and hour.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No my facility does not require us to do laundry. Where y’all short staff?

    • @Kodu-df9fl
      @Kodu-df9fl ปีที่แล้ว

      @@auhneja2164 In pennsylvania

    • @naimdunbar7899
      @naimdunbar7899 ปีที่แล้ว

      Assisted living do laundry, at Skilled Nursing Facilities the CNA’s don’t do laundry

  • @caitlin32
    @caitlin32 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just quit brookdale; I start as a dietary server in a couple weeks at anthology assisted living

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re going to do great!

  • @bmea8143
    @bmea8143 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel keep it up love

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! That means a lot to me.

  • @qwertyuiop23916
    @qwertyuiop23916 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are strong as iron women
    ,the job is not easy as it show on video here , there are cleaning of wounds ,cleaning of private part both male and female ,cleaning .pies and poop ,flu and tb covid is incentive of the job ,
    i m now tb positive
    when something happen every hospital worker blame on you .
    YOU ARE LIKE SHIELD FOR NURSE
    you have to be passionate to work as cna. cna is not for money
    treat the client As your family
    YOU SHOULD BE OK TO SEE PERSON WITH FIRE ACCIDENT FULLY BURNED
    passion passion passion passion is the only motivation that can move you forward
    CNA school they took a lot to get there money on training ,
    cna is job you will do for sake of GOD
    IF YOU CAN HANDLE ALL THIS YOU ARE PERFECT CNA ,
    ALL TASK IN HOSIPTAL DONE CNA
    IF THERE NO CNA THE HOSPITAL WILL BE CLOSED

  • @aubreywhite8008
    @aubreywhite8008 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m still debating if I wana take classes

  • @doremifasolatido-ro7zs
    @doremifasolatido-ro7zs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    every comments I've read in any nurse channel is that they quit, they are dread going to work, they are overwork etc. i didn't even started working yet and feeling like frustrated and disappointed 😢

  • @kashawnawilliams8694
    @kashawnawilliams8694 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Only the strong survive, nursing is not for everyone. She got it tho!❤

  • @ma.gabrielabastidas5370
    @ma.gabrielabastidas5370 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, I’m cna and I would like to know how are the paid in the area where you are, please

  • @crystalmora9441
    @crystalmora9441 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I miss the job. I was a CNA for 12 years. Now Im a Nurse! Being a Nurse for me is very stressful!! Ill take being a CNA anyday!!

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Being a CNA is such a great experience. What specialty in nursing are you working?

  • @EmmaAA-jn8xm
    @EmmaAA-jn8xm ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm starting pct classes next month. And honestly I'm nervous. I don't know if I'm ready to do all this. My plan is to work for at least a year, to figure out if I really wanna do nursing. Because honestly I get more nervous when I watch cna videos.the work load is too much. Blessings to you all.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s all about testing the waters. Just go at your own pace and allow yourself to see what you like and what you don’t. Good luck you got this!

    • @EmmaAA-jn8xm
      @EmmaAA-jn8xm ปีที่แล้ว

      @@auhneja2164 thank you.

    • @macandfire5477
      @macandfire5477 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How is it? Are you liking it so far or is it more than you expected?

  • @caregiverdeluxe
    @caregiverdeluxe ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! How can I get in touch with you regarding being a guest on our podcast?

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. If you guys want to provide me with yawls contact information I will send it via that way.

  • @diamungu5817
    @diamungu5817 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been working in nursing home as a CNA for 20 years just got my nursing license Bcz I was tired of nurses treating cna as nothing I wish I can get a job has a DON to give CNA the respect 🫡 that they deserve it’s not a easy job believe me , respect ✊ to all CNA out there

  • @Goofy_goober7963
    @Goofy_goober7963 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you able to apply if you have caregiving experience but not a CNA license

  • @anuwamirichi1834
    @anuwamirichi1834 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to becoming a good CNA

  • @Ric_Irv
    @Ric_Irv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was a CNA for 8 years and loved it. Til I was 28 and this woman farted in my face and I said “Oh I’m too old for this” and I went straight to Dialysis lol been there 6 years

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol, these things definitely happen! I hope you’re thriving in dialysis.

  • @crystalwilliams2077
    @crystalwilliams2077 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm in nursing school and work at a hospital as an CNA and so true wash your hands.

  • @Mariely1
    @Mariely1 ปีที่แล้ว

    16 hours D; on the weekend??! Girl u brave 😅

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ik! So happy that my new job is 12 hour shifts.

  • @Juicebox24306
    @Juicebox24306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can i ask how much is the average salary for CNA?

  • @hauntinloves04
    @hauntinloves04 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi. I liked your video. Could you explain to me why CNA is considered like one of the lowest nursing jobs? What would you say were the hardest parts of your job? Did you ever felt like you wished to quit, and what made you keep going? Do you think it is ok to be a CNA for just some months like up to 1/2 a year? I am considering to be one for 1/2 a year at least before entering nursing school and I am not sure if it's a good idea or not, so that is why I ask.

    • @auhneja2164
      @auhneja2164  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      CNA is one of the lower in jobs within the healthcare system. However they are one of the most vital and necessary jobs. We do a lot of the care and front scene work that tends to get overlooked unless it is not done. However I am very happy with my decision of becoming a CNA. And doing it before I started nursing school was a great idea for me because I can work in the healthcare field before I earn my nursing degree.

    • @hauntinloves04
      @hauntinloves04 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@auhneja2164 Would you say it's possible for a person who doesn't usually like go to a gym to be able to do the cna job?

    • @emmavtv1927
      @emmavtv1927 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@hauntinloves04 😂In my opinion, I’m currently a cna and I’ll just say u don’t need the gym to work as a cna cause you will technically have a full body workout at work. You will be lifting, turning, running, cleaning ass and maybe take a couple vitals and blood sugars but mainly ur the babysitter of the healthcare field.

    • @Anonymous-so1ho
      @Anonymous-so1ho ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's okay to be a CNA for 6 months; generally there's a lot of turn over in these jobs, orientation is a few weeks at most, and because the education requirement - if there even is one - amounts to a two week class, you're cheap and highly replaceable.
      It is an excellent idea to be a CNA before nursing school; you'll have a level of comfort with patient care that you can really only get from doing it, so you'll have more time/mental energy to focus on the more complex aspects. More importantly, it's the best way to figure out if nursing is for you. You'd hate to spend all that time and money in school just to land a job you end up hating.
      That said, I'd give it a year to be on the safe side; I don't think 6 months is enough time for the monotony to set in. You need to know if you can enjoy taking care of people day after day, even when you cease to be stimulated by it, and you could do the job with your eyes closed and one hand tied behind your back while planning your weekend.