I am a CNA night shift on a medical surgical floor, it is stressful. I worked in nursing homes and this new hospital job is so stressful. I have made mistakes and I am not sure how I didn't lose my job. It was a minor mistake, due to lack of orientation, they threw me right in only having 4 days of orientation. I am new to the hospital setting, caught on fast due to prior experience. I would say I am good worker, I don't sit around I do my fair share. Anyways, I called in 7 times being there 3 months. I had migraines, and had stomach issues like 4 days I called in. I found a replacement for 2 of those days I didn't feel right. I am afraid I am going to lose my job, I do have severe depression and anxiety, but I don't want to make this a "woe is me" this job is very demanding. I love helping others, but I don't know if the hospital is for me? It's really stupid, i worked hard to get this job and it's like I am taking it for granted? I am 26, still living at home. I hope by in the next few years I am on my own, I want to save up money. Get a car eventually. It's hard now a days. I feel so stressed right now.. there is NURSES my age there that know what they are doing. I am 26, being bossed around by a 23 year old nurse
I don't think you did a bad job. It's covid. There's a shortage CNAs and they're demanding too much out of you. It's a lot of problems going on in the world right now and I can't blame you for making mistakes and feeling shitty you are doing your best.
Since you been working as a CNA for some time have you thought about going to college and become a Physicians assistant? I think have enough hours and work experience. Don't be one of those middle aged CNAs you're too smart and hard working for that.
I don't know your situation, but maybe you can get financial aid and go to school on online to be Doctors assistant. physicians assistant or maybe nurse practitioner. You should have enough hours in as a CNA to get the physicians assistant as soon as you're finished your degree.
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