Here are 5 funny CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) stories that show the lighter side of working in healthcare — full of joy, mischief, and a sprinkle of peppermint-scented laughter:
1. Mrs. Davis was fascinated with technology.
I explained it wasn’t, but she didn’t seem convinced.
A few minutes later, I heard her loudly yelling,
“CALL LIGHT—MAKE THE NICE GIRL COME BACK WITH COFFEE!”
I laughed so hard I nearly dropped the tray.
When I came back, she smiled smugly and said, “See? Works every time.”
And honestly… she wasn’t wrong.
2. The Case of the “Missing” Dentures
It was a peaceful morning at the nursing home—until Mrs. Thompson declared a dental emergency.
“My teeth! They’re gone! Someone stole them!” she shouted, pointing accusingly at poor Mr. Harris across the hall.
After a full-scale search, we finally found her dentures… sitting neatly in her Jell-O cup on the breakfast tray.
When I handed them back to her, she said, “Oh thank heavens! I thought they ran away because I talk too much.”
3. The “Confused” Compliment
While giving Mr. Roberts his morning shave, I asked cheerfully, “How are you feeling today?”
He squinted at me for a long moment and said, “You know, you look just like my third wife.”
Surprised, I laughed and asked, “Oh really? How many wives have you had?”
He winked and replied, “Two… but I’m feeling optimistic!”
I nearly dropped the razor from laughing.
4. The Mysterious Beeping
Every CNA knows that beep-beep-beep sound that haunts our dreams.
One afternoon, I spent twenty minutes searching for a mysterious beeping sound in Room 12.
I checked the vitals machine, the call light, even the smoke detector.
Turns out, Mrs. Jenkins had hidden a toy fire truck under her blanket.
When I told her, she said proudly, “Well, it makes me feel safe knowing the fire department’s close by!”
Honestly, I couldn’t argue with that logic.
5. The Great Bed Bath Escape
Mr. Miller was notorious for dodging his bed baths. One day, as I came in with towels and soap, he gave me the look.
“Oh no,” he said, “I already took a bath.”
“In bed?” I asked.
“Yes,” he said, very convincingly, “Dream bath. Counts for the day.”
Before I could reply, he pulled the blanket over his head and started fake snoring.
I had to admit—10/10 for creativity. (He still got his bath though… after a long “negotiation.”)
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