Author: Karen Ford
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Petty Drama: Why Nursing Homes Are Just High School with Paychecks
Petty Drama: Nursing Homes Are Just High School with Paychecks 🏥 Welcome to the Real-Life Soap Opera If you’ve ever worked in a nursing home, you already know—it’s less like a healthcare facility and more like a high school reunion mixed with a reality TV show. Gossip spreads faster than the flu. Cliques form like…
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When the Laziest CNA Becomes a Nurse… Now They Got ‘Standards’?
When the Laziest CNA Becomes a Nurse… And Suddenly Forgets the Struggle! 🔥 From “I Ain’t Doing That” to “You Need to Do Your Job” We all know that one CNA—you know, the one who: ✔️ Took 3-hour “bathroom breaks” every shift. ✔️ Disappeared when it was time to turn or change a resident. ✔️…
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Push-Over Nurses: When “Teamwork” Means CNAs Do Everything!
🔥 The CNA Reality: It Ain’t Just The Short Staffing! We already know CNAs are the backbone of healthcare. We wipe, lift, bathe, feed, transfer, turn, document, and occasionally get to breathe. But you know what makes a shift ten times worse? Not just being short-staffed—but having a nurse who lets it happen! You know…
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Working Short-Staffed AGAIN?! Oh, So We Just Playing Squid Games Today?
If you’ve ever walked into work already tired and heard, “We’re a little short-staffed today…” then you KNOW the struggle. 😤 Every CNA knows what it’s like to work a full 12-hour shift with HALF the staff—running up and down halls, answering call lights like we’re in a race, and praying for a break that…
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You Signed Up for This Job Tho.” – The Disrespect Gotta Stop!
The biggest lie in healthcare? That CNAs “signed up” to be overworked, underpaid, and disrespected. 😤 Every day, we’re expected to do the work of three people, deal with attitudes from nurses, admin, and even family members, and still keep a smile on our faces. But let’s be clear: I signed up to care for…
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Dear Nurses & Admin… HELP!!
Every CNA knows the struggle of being overwhelmed while nurses and administrators walk right past you like they don’t see anything. This blog dives into the frustration of being ignored, the real consequences of a lack of teamwork, and why CNAs deserve a little help when they’re drowning in call lights. 🏥💥
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I’m a CNA, NOT a Damn Octopus!
I’m a CNA, NOT a Damn Octopus! Being a CNA means doing the work of three people on a daily basis. From answering call lights, helping residents, and juggling 10 tasks at once, people expect CNAs to be everywhere at once! This blog dives into the crazy reality of CNA multitasking, the struggle to stay…
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You a CNA, Right? So All You Do Is Wipe A**?
You a CNA, Right? So All You Do Is Wipe A**? People love to downplay what CNAs really do. They think we’re just “butt wipers” all day, but let me tell you—we’re the heartbeat of healthcare. 💙 From braiding a resident’s hair to holding their hand when they feel alone, we do it ALL. Without…
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Dear Nursing Home Administrators… Y’all CAN’T Do Our Job!
Dear nursing home administrators, let’s be real for a second—y’all cannot do our job. I know you think you can because you walk around in your suits, looking busy with a clipboard, but try stepping on the floor for just one shift. One. Shift. You wouldn’t last! The way some of y’all talk down to…
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The Struggle is Real: Finding Comfortable Shoes for Long Shifts
Long shifts, endless walking, and aching feet—finding the perfect pair of comfortable shoes for nurses is no joke. Here’s a relatable and hilarious take on the struggle, plus where to find shoes that won’t let you down!