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The Life of A CNA As Told By The Internet's Son, Gavin Thomas

"When you finally sit down to chart only to get interrupted."

Xzana Parson

Nov 28, 2018

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The Life of A CNA As Told By The Internet's Son, Gavin Thomas

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If you don't already know, CNA life can have its best and its worst times. We should probably be called "Bed, Bath, and Way Beyond". And, in case you aren't a CNA and you're not aware, CNA's are more than glorified ass-wipers. Nonetheless, we encounter a lot of stuff during our shifts. Here is the daily life of a CNA as told by vine star and son of the internet, Gavin Thomas.

1. When your alarm goes off and you're debating on whether or not the paycheck is actually worth it

http://tech.ifeng.com/a/20180314/44906762_0.shtml

... But you usually get up and get ready anyway.

1. When a patient refuses a bath all week long and they tell their family you refused to give them a bath

https://twitter.com/gavinmemes/status/755885917273886720

The classic "Are you kidding?" face.

2. When you're on break and you hear 10 different call lights going off and people yelling

https://imgflip.com/memetemplate/88683043/gavin-drink

And you take your time clocking back in.

3. When you've been running around for hours and haven't had time to pee or sit down for a break and you look at the clock and see you've only been clocked in for an hour

https://twitter.com/jeoncrack/status/758854329402925057

And then someone has the audacity to ask if you're fine.

4. When you try to keep your cool after you answer a call light, leave the room, and the same patient turns their light back on again .2 seconds later

https://www.complex.com/life/2017/10/meet-the-parent-of-your-favorite-meme-kid-gavin

In your head, you're thinking, "I JUST LEFT YOUR ROOM. WHAT COULD YOU POSSIBLY NEED?"

5. When you finally sit down to chart only to get interrupted

https://twitter.com/gavinmiIa/status/933496446665527296

... followed by an internal (and sometimes external) scream.

6. When someone who isn't in the medical field swears that your job is easy

https://medium.com/@SummerK96/meme-king-the-story-of-vine-star-gavin-thomas-7861671e9ef5

Sure, Jan.

8. When you finish giving report and you're going to clock out

http://www.twipu.com/gavinmemes/tweet/887535654925733889

You don't even say goodbye to anyone, you just RUN.

9. When you finally get home after a long shift and this is how you end up in bed

https://weheartit.com/entry/259695739

Usually with something to eat or drink while watching Netflix.

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The Life of A CNA As Told By The Internet's Son, Gavin Thomas

"When you finally sit down to chart only to get interrupted."

1. When your alarm goes off and you're debating on whether or not the paycheck is actually worth it

1. When a patient refuses a bath all week long and they tell their family you refused to give them a bath

2. When you're on break and you hear 10 different call lights going off and people yelling

3. When you've been running around for hours and haven't had time to pee or sit down for a break and you look at the clock and see you've only been clocked in for an hour

4. When you try to keep your cool after you answer a call light, leave the room, and the same patient turns their light back on again .2 seconds later

5. When you finally sit down to chart only to get interrupted

6. When someone who isn't in the medical field swears that your job is easy

8. When you finish giving report and you're going to clock out

9. When you finally get home after a long shift and this is how you end up in bed

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