SAD!

I am frustrated and sad because the DON told me that I have to stop passing meds and feed at least two residents during the first med pass in the morning because the unit has 26 out of 30 residents to feed. I know that and I help with feeding residents at lunch time, but at breakfast it is so difficult because if I feed residents I am going to be late with the med pass. As a charge nurse I have to answer the phone, redirect residents to prevent falls, resolve problems, take MD orders, etc., etc. etc. They have reduced staff because of the economy, eventhough we have the same census. In my days off a seventy years old nurse with 35 years of experience pass meds in 1 1/2 hour or less. My med pass last about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. I feel very bad, I over heard a CNA saying that the other day to another CNA and comparing ages because I am younger than her and my med pass last longer. Now, I know why the DON told me that. I do my job the best I can. I think I am going to quit. Thanks for taking the time to read this.