Worst: You’re going to get bossed around. I know, I know, poop, vomit, crying and now this? But, it’s the truth. People are also going to tell you what to do. CNAs are at the bottom of the totem pole. Even though they shoulder a lot of work for the rest of the team, it also means that everyone gets to tell you what to do since you’re a nursing assistant.
Best: Being at everyone’s beck and call means you’ll get to work with every member of the caregiving team. You’ll get to take vitals and run tests, record patient info and even assist with some procedures. You’ll know what everyone does and have a better idea of which type of job you’ll pursue next. You will also have a full range of new skills to leverage for nursing school or another caregiving role.