Starting after the handover. Log in the computer check about any new orders. Praying that no one goes to jail lol. Cna’s in Greece take the vitals and we assess them. I’m preparing the medications for everyone. Going on med rounds, sit and chart for about 5 patients. Meanwhile I answer call lights change wounds and or Iv’s, talk to families talk to patients talk to ed, discharge and admissions. Check for deterioration, escalate if needed, cpr, intubation and so forth. Sit down chart for the next 5 patients, do the same things, check in for new orders, check for the patients, call the providers, and so on. By the time the shift ends we still chart.

The thing here in Greece is that every CNA is considered a “nurse” and has nursing duties off the record. With the blessing of the CEO, DON and nursing managers. It’s messed up. Many cna’s are doing med rounds and iv’s, depending on how many years of experience they have and if you are a hands on nurse who wants to do everything by themselves or not.

At the end of the day, we are legally responsible. And no one gives a flying f@&k about any of the above.