CNA Before Nursing?! Pros & Cons, My Experience

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5 жыл бұрын

I get this question a lot so here’s what I think about becoming a CNA before a nurse. I did it and found it beneficial but there are pros and cons to it.
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@jaheira107 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Please a video about the transition from CNA to nurse! :)

@marissachapman1022 5 жыл бұрын

You can totally tell when a nurse has been a CNA in the past. No offense but some nurses that have not been CNAs before it’s like they don’t have basic knowledge and/or how to do simple things.

@fernandagonzalez7270 5 жыл бұрын

I think being a CNA has helped me in nursing school in terms of having good bedside manner as well as time management skills. I know I’m going to have trouble switching gears when I’m a nurse because I’m so used to having to be independent for the most part with a high patient load.. I’m going to have to step back and realize the new role and take the time to learn nursing,

@marissachapman1022 5 жыл бұрын

Fernanda Gonzalez yes. A lot of the work as a new nurse is learning how to talk to patients, families, other medical staff etc and you already have the experience. Also time management is huge!!! Nurses that have been CNAs are able to find a groove a lot faster I have noticed.

@Mariely1 5 жыл бұрын

Yes to bedside manner. It def helps with the transition

@ladeloac1 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes having no medical experience is good because you don't have bad habits. Great video Nurse B

@DANNYTHEFROG123 5 жыл бұрын

Depends on the person. You also may not know certain skills that you learn as a bottom.

@marissachapman1022 5 жыл бұрын

Yes but it really depends on where you work. Most of my experience has been in nursing homes and home health as a cna.......but now that I am in the hospital .....I am learning so much more and you have to do things the right way as a cna. It was the best decision I made.

@Locd-n-Lovd 5 жыл бұрын

In your video about transitioning from cna to nurse could u go in detail on how u handled he transition at the same facility u were a cna at. Did they respect u or did they expect u to still do the same stuff. How co workers handled the transition

@arainaweemes4758 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice! I love your hair and makeup! 👍🏿❤️

@yolandasession8158 5 жыл бұрын

Im hear for it!..Great topic💕

@MzKK229 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I knew that I wanted to be a nurse when I worked at a nursing (retirement) home. I literally was a newbie at EVERYTHING and really enjoyed it! I had moments of doubts, but the residents always reassured me that I was in the right field and making the rights steps towards my ultimate goal.

@karensaffold9630 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I watched this video. I have absolutely no healthcare experience. And I thought that if I went to our free CNA program at my school I would get more experience. I have two more pre-requisites to complete before I can apply for our RN program. I found that I wouldn't have the time to complete the CNA program because the classes are at night. But after watching this video, I feel confident that it isn't absolutely necessary for me to have registered for that program. Thank you so much!!

@nabeelaazhar4142 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video

@pinkfrosty6247 5 жыл бұрын

I love the makeup look!

@karagreene2097 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much .. your so inspirational, Iam a CNA/GNA and I mainly work with people with dementia and Alzheimer’s in the state of MD. I look up to you so much , yet some people are in it for the money which also shows peoples attitudes as well . Yet my family have been in nursing homes , so I learned to have a heart .. take care of them like that’s your family and yes plz .. CNA’s transitioning to nurse video plz 💓💓💓💓 love your videos and you ! Keep pushing girl!!

@HRU-ou3vi 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOUR VIDEO. I believe you should go for what you "want." If it is nursing, go for it. I don't believe in a "ladder" like progression into a profession. I believe that being a CNA can "help" with certain skills but making it a defacto requirement is unacceptable. The key to "understanding" is empathy and you will have the ability to connect with people within any profession. THANK YOU SO MUCH & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

@sunshinesunflowerz1647 5 жыл бұрын

HRU 2019 A lot nurses that I’ve seen in hospitals do not have that trait or at least exhibit it towards their patients.

@HisYoungQueen 5 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 I love the cut yessssssssssss you look so beautiful

@imdoinbttrthnu 3 жыл бұрын

Girl.. imma be terrible! 😩😆I don’t know how many times I’ve told these tacky techs I’d fire them of I was a manager. Everybody knows I’m THAT tech 🥰❤️. I hate to see my nurses abused especially the ones scared to speak up to the ratchet techs. I check them quick! I know when I become a nurse, those lil raggedy heads will spin 🤣😩🤣🤷🏾‍♀️. I don’t play about my patients. I work in a hospital where it’s truly life or death. A lot of these techs be playing and it’s a shame. I totally feel you. ❤️

@Luna..44400 5 жыл бұрын

Yes please more vids on transitioning from CNA to Nurse I am currently a CNA wanting to go back to school to become an RN

@beautifulsoulny7243 5 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about this and you blessed me with a video , I was just gonna be a CNA before starting school for Nursing so I can have some form of experience dealing with patients and families and beside manner but this really helped 💕

@marissachapman1022 5 жыл бұрын

Najah Babe you will definitely get that experience as a CNA. If you really want to learn a lot and learn the right ways to do things as a CNA and not get into the bad habits.....work in the hospital.

@beautifulsoulny7243 5 жыл бұрын

Marissa Chapman Thank you 😊 I’m gonna try it out

@jewelb.7246 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice..thanks

@yasmawilliamsonlpn3854 5 жыл бұрын

Have to stay open about learning new things!

@selimacarson7528 5 жыл бұрын

Thank I have notice that I have to shred my role as CNA in order to respond as Nurse to questions on test and in class.

@BlueberrySherbert22 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe a video on going to nursing school with mental illnesses? I have severe anxiety and depression and am terrified on how nursing school will effect me mentally/if I'll be able to handle it

@tricebx718 5 жыл бұрын

Monica D hey Monica, I have depression , I have about 2 weeks worth of Prozac left and classes don’t start until January. I plan on going for a walk in visit to make sure I get another prescription. If I don’t , I will quite school because I’m impulsive like that .. good luck

@alisaharris8926 5 жыл бұрын

I think most of the students at my nursing school are on anti-anxiety meds find a strong group of friends and just push through you got this.

@natashahubbert4438 5 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful sister 😍🥰

@jessic9743 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about how a cna can be successful in a hospital or long term care facilities. How to use the skills of cna to be successfull for nursing school?

@tashamorris7172 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, can do a come to work with me video

@gloriamelendez9083 5 жыл бұрын

I just got accepted into an accelerated BSN program for next fall. I have no medical experience 😕 what apps or books do you recommend I get to help me get ahead. I heard picmonic was good for pharmacology but I need others

@alisaharris8926 5 жыл бұрын

I use nrsng academy it is amazing.

@Paula7379 5 жыл бұрын

So if the CNA's are not completing their work before the shift is over won't that reflect badly on you? And won't you be held responsible for the CNA work not being completed before the shift is over. How do you handle these situations?

@mianelson6850 5 жыл бұрын

Paula7379 there is no way to "complete" ur work when U work with human beings! Humans don't go by a schedule especially sick humans! U may have been told to give Mrs.Smith a shower by 8 o'clock but Mrs.Johnson keeps hitting the call light every 20 minutes Mr.Jones has CDIFF so he's going to the bathroom every 15 minutes & Mrs. Williams has passed away so now u have to go clean the body up! That's why it's 3 shifts 24/hour care because the work is never "done"!

@danieces.7262 5 жыл бұрын

I was not a CNA prior to becoming an LVN; however, I do feel being an LVN is important to *me* prior to becoming an RN. Either way, compassion & the right mindset goes a loooooong way. I literally treat people the way I'd treat my own loved ones. I'm to start in hospice in January (speaking that into existence) & I'm 100% sure that's where I'm supposed to be as my desire to offer support & care at that time is my calling. (My IG name: NaturalNeec).

@tammerry9496 Жыл бұрын

I have concerns about being a CNA because I am a short person and I wouldn't be able to lift up a 200 pound person and i heard that nurses are not real team players.

@yourfavnurseb9699 Жыл бұрын

I once’s worked with a CNA that’s a little person and she did well. She was a hospice CNA and would come do showers for patients on hospice and I’m not really sure how the experience was for her but she did a great job. As far as heavy patients there are machines that lift them. I’m not saying it’s going to be easy but you may be able to find a setting that fits you, like a pediatric home aide, or pediatric PCT

@tammerry9496 Жыл бұрын

@@yourfavnurseb9699 ok thank you.

@marissachapman1022 5 жыл бұрын

You’ve had CNAs that told you that they don’t have time to change the position of a patient?! Or to change a patient? Omg that person would get fired right away at the Facilities that I’ve worked at. Wow.

@brendadower2098 5 жыл бұрын

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@DANNYTHEFROG123 5 жыл бұрын

If you hate dealing with people and body fluids nursing isn't for you. Get busy helping a person and you start to forget about the unpleasantness.

@veroniccaadams8202 5 жыл бұрын

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@kaylahood1953 3 жыл бұрын

I just started at a nursing home and GOD I’m overwhelmed with the patient overload yep. I’m like GOD I need the experience and I still want to be a nurse. 👩🏾‍⚕️ at times I question myself. I’m like am I good enough to do this. 😊