I am a Nursing Assistant

[gentlemanbox]

I have lots of respect for CNA's..They do hard work.

[musicgirl999]

CNAs need to be paid more. They are just as important as LVNs and RNs.

[just5com]

The compassionate heart of these nursing assistants to the elderly they’re caring for is very admirable. Everyone knows that what they do is not easy. So these people who are performing such a crucial role just deserve all the support that they can possibly get. And one of which is the support provided by technology. The availability of PERS makes it easier for people who are caring for an elderly to secure their safety, especially when they’re attending some important things.

[canadasprincesss]

It's about time nursing assistants get the respect and consideration for the hard work they do! Their job is demanding both physically and metally, I frequently find that nurses in general are not given the respect and apprecitation they deserve, and that a lot of the focus on healthcare goes towards doctors. Im glad this video truly shows the job from a nurses point of view

[GoGranny13]

Hey Sunnyside...There is a week designated to celebrate nursing assistants. National Nursing Assistant Week was June 10-17th.

[sunnyside77ify]

These are the people who do the real work with residents. These people do so much more than anyone else in the health care profession as far as long term care and they are the least recognized, appreciated, and the most dumped on. They also barley make any money doing it. It should be a law that all facilities to celebrate cna day.

[TheBottomContributor]

I've noticed from this video and many others that the majority of CNAs are minorities. It also is a profession that's greatly underpaid. How sad it is that these people that work so hard are paid so low, which contributes to a lack of social mobility.

[1m2f3m4wth]

Zomven1, apparently you know nothing about nursing assistants. None of us go into this job for the sucky pay, & most of us go on to further our career in the med field. Being a cna is physically, mentally, & emotionally demanding. We do it, because we like caring for others.

[thugricanz]

So you only take care of elderly? What about young people or children?

[SOMVideoPress]

@thugricanz Nursing assistants can care for all age groups. All the nursing assistants in this video happen to be GNA's (Geriatric Nursing Assistants) caring for elderly patients in long-term care.

[thugricanz]

@SOMVideoPress Thanks :P I don't mind taking care of elderly! I am a nice person, and I want to help everyone... old, young, children....

[musicgirl999]

Do CNA's give shots and IVs?

[JohnnyBoyCali]

This is one of the toughest job in the world.

[zomven1]

Ha! Yeah right! A nursing assistant is a loser job for people who are too dumb to become a real nurse.

[BeaDaNurse]

@zomven1

How sad you feel the need to put others down. I would love to post your comment on your hospital room's door the next time you need help.

[1m2f3m4wth]

@zomven1 Actually, I & most cnas I know have furthered or are furthering our education while working as a cna with kids at home. Not only does that take brains, but the job alone, let alone our lives in general, is physically, mentally, & emotionally demanding. We do what we do, because we have the heart & the capability to do it. Everyone in the med field I know would agree with me, cna 1s on up.

[bfmb79]

@zomven1 Why don't you stop bad mouthing care assistants. A care assistants job is as important as any other healthcare professional and we are the ones who work harder than anyone else and spend the most time looking after the needs of the patients. We are the eyes and ears for the nurses and doctors. Please don't insult us with your ignorant opinions

[Estilum]

They are ANGELS!

when I was 13 I had to have brain surgery (I had chiari) and the CNA were amazing

To me they really were angels

Im so excited Im going to become a CNA!!!

:D

[davewoodring]

You have to be able to take verbal abuse doing this job.

[EyeWearMySunglasses]

@davewoodring AMEN to that one! They need to have more inservices on how to handle verbal abuse in this field!

[maymenicole]

The problem with some people is they always want to look down on most CNA's because all we do is change people, feed them, ect. I don't see what's so wrong with it. If it weren't for people like us that care about the patients/residents then would could people rely on to take care of their family? I'm a CNA and I love it. Sure, it doesn't pay that well, but it's just knowing you've helped someone get through another day that makes the job worth your time, not just the paycheck. :)

[glamcam23]

this help me a lot i will b taking my state test in 15 days.. i love elderly and i need to make extra bucks.. i cant wait to take care of them

[pamsplace955]

I'm an LPN at a large nursing home & I can say from 30 years experience that there is NO way we could do it, if it was not for the CNA's.They are our eyes, our angels. Most have the biggest hearts and really care for their residents. They have hard demanding jobs, and some of the things they do, I couldn't begin to do! I commend them! But, if you have the chance to go back to school, by all means do it. Start here and keep growing and learning. My hat's off to you and all that you do!

[thugricanz]

@pamsplace955 That's inspiring :) I want to become a Nursing assistant, from there, a RN ^_^

[EyeWearMySunglasses]

@pamsplace955 YES! CNAs should go back to school I hate being a CNA...the politics, the racist residents, the bias and overt favortism by supervisors...CNAs are the lowest on the totem pole! Where I work they are always piling on more sensless things to do and now since its close to Christmas, they are working us short 1 CNA to 30 residents cos the more money the facility saves...the bigger bonus the HIGHER UPS get at Christmas..and I had better get a raise this year! I hate this work

[kimsy520]

@EyeWearMySunglasses I hear that! I got to stop being a CNA recently for greener pastures. I am so fucking thrilled. This video only glosses over some of what CNAs do; the reality is much more harsh.

[theloyalone100]

50% of your success as a CNA is your reliability. Getting to work on time and not calling off. When you get your paycheck make sure to ALWAYS go over it carefully to make sure you got paid for all the hours you worked because sometimes your check will be short due to some idiot who plays games with the money. If you are the type of person that could and would enjoy helping the sick and disabled out of the kindness of your heart MORE than for the money, then the CNA job is a good fit for you.

[SpiritedAquarius]

Personally , I believe CNA have it tough , I mean the things they go through and see is worse and more stressful than the RN.

[jbmorr03]

I doesn't get much better than having some 80 yr old try to beat the crap out of you while you try to change their diaper... NOT!!

[kimsy520]

@jbmorr03 Agreed. That's why I stopped being a CNA. Not for me at all.

[kirz778]

Being a CNA is a terrible job and if your parents are smart they would make sure you were enrolled in an LPN course from the beginning if health care is what you want to do. No high school student should be working in such a stressful job like a CNA. In a perfect situation, a high school student shouldn't be working at all but only focusing on getting good grades but I know thats not the reality. I would not have my child working as a CNA no way. I would encourage LPN and then RN.

[doob234]

Just because you think cna is terrible doesn't mean all people think it is. I'm getting ready to be a cna before I even become an RN. And I think For me, It will work out. My mom was a cna and she liked it. Depends if you have a heart or not. some idiots just do it for money and don't care for the patients.

[thugricanz]

That's why the pay is low.. :P I am doing the same thing.. i am going to become a nursing assistant, then LPN, after that, to RN.. then... :P

[1m2f3m4wth]

@kirz778 Dunno about elsewhere, but in NC you have to have a h.s. diploma or a ged before you can enroll in a cna class. You can take basic college courses, but, before you're accepted into the r.n. program, you have to have your cna & keep it current. More power to anyone who does it straight outta h.s. Most cnas I know are in early 20's to mid 30's. A few are younger or older. Most of us further our med education, the #1 degree being r.n.

[EyeWearMySunglasses]

@kirz778 yes i agree. political correctness aside, the truth is this is no job for anyone with the ability to do more.

[Highbyetrick]

Wow, At all you guys complain about this job. I`m 17 and about to graduate from high school, Ive had an internship with a nursing home and I love working as a CNA. I mean some people don`t like other peoples body fluids but you gotta start some where to get experience, if you wanna be an LPN or RN that's why most people get there CNA license. I love this job and it pays for my car and untill I make more than I can move out of my moms house but it pays a 17yr old bills.

[TaylorRumsey]

and we wear gloves when messing with body fluids, so its not like im cleaning up poo with my bear hands....and its great pay for a 15 year old.

[mid2348]

I've been working in health care for years. My advice to anyone is get out of long term care. The pay is horrible and the work is degrading. I work in critical care now, it's a huge difference in pay and work load. We take vitals, draw blood, EKG's, glucose monitoring, answer call lights and assist nurses with patient care if needed. That's right, nurses do their own patient care. We work together as a team, unlike long term care!

[musicstar617]

CNA's are heros, but at the same time don't complain about pay. Do something about it and further your education to become a Nurse..

[doob234]

THANK YOU! MY POINT! People on here complaining about cnas when they probably haven't done the job there selves

[girlzndahood]

This is in baltimore, i can hear the accents

[kirz778]

Being a Nursing Assistant is not glamorous at all. Any mistakes you make at work no matter how minor, are ALWAYS remembered A LOT MORE than all the excellent things you do. You don't get any real respect from the nurses or doctors(unless you demand it). As the C.N.A. you are the highest at risk for contracting MRSA, C-Diff, TB, and other infections which can be transmitted through casual contact. Lastly, if you're not working double-shifts or 2 jobs, then the pay rate is barely a living wage.

[MysteriousCandy108]

One of the worst job ever! It's a stressful job, patients treat you like dirt...most nurse's don't do shit. Some of them act like they can't put a sock in the patient's feet. Man, it not easy but just put God 1st. The pay rate is not rewarding at all!

[1m2f3m4wth]

@MysteriousCandy108 I worked several nursing & assisted living homes in my area. The reason I left all but one was noncaring nurses. Ofcourse that doesn't go on my resume. Neither do all my jobs. I found an assisted living with a wonderful nurse though. Ofcourse we're expected to our work,, but she helps when she sees we need it. She cares about all the residents & their families & all the employees.

[AlexBauldwin]

I was wondering,

Why A CNA gets $11 per hr,in america,

but in the nhs, there known as healthcare assistants only get like £6-7 per hour, is it just the currency?

and how much does a RN/LPN get?

[jtyson023]

MOST LPN & RNS GET ANYWHERE TO $20-40HR

[wecantdoit]

@jtyson023

I am currently an HCA in AB, Canada which is the same as the CNA is down the States. I make on an average $18-$25 an hour depending on shift differential. One can make up to $21-$28 an hour on the highest increment. An LPN makes $24-$29 not including wage differential and a RN earns $35-50 an hour. Our dollar is about the same (Canadian and States)...Don't get me wrong, as I love doing what I do however would not do this for the pay that some CNA's make in the states.

[FeeFee804]

I'm a nursing assistant,I hate the pay.I feel that we do the bulk of the work,and we are thought of as less then an LPN,or RN.The comments I hate the most are,you are so good at what you do,I could not do this,I don't know how you can do it....Let this be a lesson to all young people thinking of becoming a CNA..don't!!!!! all a CNA is hired for is to clean SHIT,and anyting else that an LPN or RN dosen't want to do....

[rumb1n]

I am a CNA and I started out at 10.50 an hour, and when I got my certification I now make 11.50.

[mcacts1]

Try looking or hooking up with Pro-respite care, they pay $15.00 per hour to help people at home.

[shonnielw]

I am a nursing assistant and have been for 11 yrs Ienjoy it at times but I am really tired of it and Ineed a change thats why I'm going to nurseing school

[arturo90z4z]

I was a nursing assistant but where i working never change my assignment and i leave the pay was $ 9.00 hrs every week they give me isolation room and heavy patient

[vanitystarr1]

Do the nursing assistants do more than medical assistants? and whats the difference between phlebotomist and medical assistant?will someone please reply?

[LadyReginaSmiles]

I was a CNA from 1985-1999, it sucked. I started at $4.10 an hour and ended at $11.00 an hour. I am now a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, starting pay here in the Northeast, $12.00, but I am only part time. Some MA's can perform phlebotomist's duites, but they also do a lot more.

[XxsoulsuckerxX]

I work as a RCA as we are called here in B.C. Canada. The wages vary here and you can be paid as low as $12.00 per hr. but well run facilities pay up to $22.00 per hr. All other provinces in Canada pay worse. I do not understand why so many states and provinces pay so low a wage for such an important and crucial position.

[lovedog49507]

Wow I love doing this type of work. I wish I could get a chance to do it again

[chrisimath]

I'm a CNA for almost 3 years in a nursing home and Loving it still

[jaxkipi]

I'm a registered nurse in an acute care unit. I could not do my job without the patient care techs. They are amazing!

[swizzlekitty]

I am an LVN in a nursing home, and I could NEVER do my job without my CNAs!

[swizzlekitty]

I am an LVN working in a nursing home, and I could NOT do my job without you!!

[lashea1977]

i am a nursing assistant and i enjoy my job although i am going back to school to study embalming.i've been doing this for five years and i really enjoy working with the eldery and have learned a lot from them. they are very comical and have interesting stories to tell if you take the time out to listen to them. i have much respect for them because they have seen everything. what we read in history books, they lived through.the down side is that some of them you get attached to and then they die

[05pinky]

i agree i am a nursing assistant as well and i think i get attached to much n i have had a lot of ones close to me pass away which is sad

[focusfitnessonline]

much love and respect.

[CarolSueKirkpatrick]

When visiting my mom I cannot help but notice all the other patience. What a simple "hello, how are you today" adds to their day. Caring eyes and hearts seem rather rare there. Bless you all for caring.

[jolsol77]

the most special people

[Eritrean122]

i respect you girls