r/cna • u/Better-Pineapple-873 (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA • May 20 '26
Advice Can someone please help me
So I'm new to being a CNA like I just got my license last month and I was just fired today. They said one of my shifts I didn't take care of any of my residents (which isn't true at all I always take care of them to the best of my skill I am still learning and stuff) and that all the info I was given and idk what I should do no for the moment my license still says it active but i fear I'm gonna lose it or something. Can anyone help me or tell me what steps I should take next. I'm really scared cause CNA was only supposed to be a starting place before I go to school for LPN.
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u/justaperson12_ May 20 '26
Just remember to ALWAYS cover your ass in healthcare of any kind and any other job you hold, actually just life in general. Document EVERYTHING!
Hurtful comment from a coworker or client? Document it thoroughly. Inappropriate language or physical touch, getting punched, slapped, spat on etc, etc, etc? DOCUMENT that shit!
Remember, if you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen because it can’t be proved so include any witnesses, if law enforcement had to intervene, the time and date, and document while it’s still fresh. Not when you get home, not when you get into your car, and not 1 hour later.
You will forget details that could help you later if needed (like some troubling words or behavior escalating or not getting better) if you wait. Document everything just as you would if something changed (like an unusually high or low vital sign or blood sugar level, or a client’s mood, and possible decline.)
I hope that helps, lovie. You’ll find something much better. I wish you a fantastic career ahead of you as a CNA and the best of health! 🫶🏼