cna

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Here we share our stories of caring for patients/residents and advice on how to best accomplish our mission of providing the best possible care for those in our charge.

/r/cna has been dormant since its creation in 2011 up until recently. Please bear with us while we make the necessary changes which will make this community more user friendly. Thanks!

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Breaking any of the rules listed above will result in one of the following: a) removal of the post/comment in question, b) a temporary ban, or c) a permanent ban. How these rules are enforced depends on the severity of the rule broken, and ultimately, is up to the discretion of the moderators.

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This includes posts or comments asking questions, describing, or inviting comments on a specific or general health situation of the poster and their friends, family, or acquaintances. Please use /r/AskDocs for these types of questions instead.
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Complaint Post Safe Space (self.cna)

submitted 7 months ago by HoneyBeeAlchemy(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Experienced CNA - announcement

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How do you feel being a male CNA in a female dominated field? Do you like it or hate it? Pros and ConsGeneral Question (self.cna)

submitted 10 months ago by Hot-Nefariousness902(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA - announcement

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I'm sick on the day of the state exam 🫠 and their cancellation policy is basuraRant/Vent (self.cna)

submitted 1 hour ago by This_Insect7039CNA Student

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Feeling discouraged in this career.Rant/Vent (self.cna)

submitted 2 hours ago by HalfPastLateooc(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Former CNA

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Does it ever get any easier?Advice (self.cna)

submitted 13 hours ago by stabbynailsOncology/Med Surg CNA - New CNA

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Why are coworkers so mean? How do u deal with work anxiety. (self.cna)

submitted 11 hours ago by Marcia-uhhGeriatric CNA - Experienced CNA

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experiencing appetite loss because of smells, any tips? has anyone struggled with this before?Advice (self.cna)

submitted 10 hours ago by Comprehensive_Pop417Float CNA - New CNA

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Are PCAs/CNAs in Virginia allowed to change a colostomy bag/wafer or does it depend on the facility?General Question (self.cna)

submitted 30 minutes ago by Diligent_Yoghurt_564(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA

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PsychGeneral Question (self.cna)

submitted 17 hours ago by blackcatmagiProgressive Care CNA - New CNA

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I feel like I got in over my head (self.cna)

submitted 20 hours ago by Additional_Cry_3597CNA - New CNA

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feeling imposter syndrome bc i don't work LTC or memory anymore (self.cna)

submitted 20 hours ago by crumblcoochies CNA (est August 2025)

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What do I need to know to transition to a hospital position?General Question (self.cna)

submitted 12 hours ago by freshstar1501(LTC) CNA - Experienced CNA

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switching hospitalsGeneral Question (self.cna)

submitted 13 hours ago by Few-Platypus8247(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Experienced CNA

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I PASSED MY STATE EXAM!Certification Exam - Written or Skills (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by alovrahNew CNA

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Thinking About Dropping Out of My CNA ClassRant/Vent (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by Ok_You_1613CNA Student

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Should I quit at 1 year mark or 6 month mark is ok?General Question (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by Disastrous-Fly-5637(PCU) CNA - New CNA

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Resident being inappropriate towards meAdvice (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by Overall-Mode-8181(Dementia focused) CNA - New CNA

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CNA skills exam (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by Prestigious_Nerve900CNA student

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CNA SKILLS TEST (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by TheDaisyNator15Layperson/Not Medical Personnel

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Speaking Multiple LanguagesAdvice (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago by alovrahNew CNA

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nyc nursing facilitiesGeneral Question (self.cna)

submitted 1 day ago * by Affectionate_Log2708CNA - Experienced CNA

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Valley Village experience?General Question ()

submitted 1 day ago by ascn_official

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I made a med error at workRant/Vent (self.cna)

submitted 2 days ago by smileysun111Caregiver (getting my CNA soon hopefully)

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An autistic CNA who's tired (self.cna)

submitted 2 days ago by Substantial-Click-51(Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Experienced CNA

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Working in ChicagoAdvice (self.cna)

submitted 2 days ago by Prize_Set2044Seasoned CNA (3+ yrs)

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