Is it normal for a 28bed ICU to take all CNA’s on the floor for night shift, but float them to other floors? I would think ICU’s should have more CNA’s than other floor, or am I missing something? I’m a new grad looking to hear others view on this

ICU have less because the nurses are predominantly doing most of the care and may need a second time at times. The patients are super critical and may required to be maintained in specific positions due to complex medical equipment and the nurse needs to be present in case something kinks, become dislodged or out of its designated position for proper readings. CNAs do not have the education and training to troubleshoot devices-and should not be held responsible if something goes wrong. On MS, TELE & IMCU/PCU/SD units patients are less acute and less patients that require nurse and CNA combined patient care. More CNAs are needed due to reasons like nurse to patient ratios and CNAs are delegated more basic care tasks like blood sugar checks, vitals, CHGs, pericare, baths, walks to the bathroom, post-op walks, bed changes, getting pts in recliners during the day and feedings etc. Hope that helps!