Last Monday, I started orientation at a rehab hospital that I got hired on to. Today, I am five days into training in the LTC unit I will be working on & I have to say - IT IS WAY HARDER THAN I'D EVER THOUGHT IT WOULD BE!!! I admit, many a times, thus far, I've wanted to throw in the towel. To just call in & tell them that I won't be coming back but I haven't because there is something (I'm not sure what, exactly), that keeps tugging on my heartstrings, a small voice in the back of my mind, encouraging me to stick it out. I honestly believe that this voice believes that things actually might get better someday...
How will I ever remember how the residents like their cares to be done? How will I ever remember to get all of the resident's cares done & in time for them to get a warm breakfast in their bellies?
Will I ever stop irritating the residents? I really don't like to cry every day because somebody snapped at me because I didn't do something right.
Will my charge nurse ever like me?
Will I EVER be a good CNA???
My fellow CNA's & CMA's & the nurses are all being really encouraging. Letting me know that it's overwhelming for EVERYBODY at first, ESPECIALLY if you are a first-time CNA. I know that they're SAYING this but do they really MEAN it???
To maryann667, no cna's really don't sit much at all. When you do finally get to sit down, you wonder if it's really worth it because its worse when you have to get back up (usually less than a minute later). My advice would be to heal a bit before getting a job or work part time and build up as you feel better.
I was a cna for 12 years and I remember my first few months was a struggle. I also remember that one day I realized that I was sailing through and catching on well. You'll get it, and if you find its really not for you, there are many opportunities that you can take advantage it now that you have your foot in the door. Good Luck :nuke:
chevyv, BSN, RN
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To maryann667, no cna's really don't sit much at all. When you do finally get to sit down, you wonder if it's really worth it because its worse when you have to get back up (usually less than a minute later). My advice would be to heal a bit before getting a job or work part time and build up as you feel better.
I was a cna for 12 years and I remember my first few months was a struggle. I also remember that one day I realized that I was sailing through and catching on well. You'll get it, and if you find its really not for you, there are many opportunities that you can take advantage it now that you have your foot in the door. Good Luck :nuke: