Tag: CNA burnout
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CHAPTER FOUR: THE COME UP (…MAYBE)
Baby… Friday walked in acting nice, and I should’ve known better. The minute my mama opened her mouth, I knew the day was finna test my patience and my credit score. Petals felt too peaceful, somebody was lying, and I had one of them moments where you realize life might be shifting… or warming up…
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CHAPTER THREE: THE BREAKING POINT (ALMOST)
CHAPTER THREE: THE BREAKING POINT (ALMOST) — EXCERPT Baby… something was wrong. I don’t know what. I just know it was. Everybody energy was weird. Everything felt delayed. Like life was buffering before doing something reckless. I kept thinking, “Yeah… today ain’t normal.” And I was right. 👉🏽 This wasn’t a bad day yet. 👉🏽…
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CHAPTER TWO: THE INCIDENT
I should’ve stayed in the bed. I knew some wasn’t right. By the time I got to work, my nerves were already tired… and I hadn’t even clocked in yet. One scream echoed down the hallway, and my stomach dropped because I already knew exactly who it was. Petals don’t scream for no reason. Five…
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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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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…