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This is because having a nursing student tends to slow a person down. It is much easier for the CNA to do everything herself rather than slow down to thoroughly explain things to the student who is following her.The CNA I was paired with had no intrest in having a nursing student.
Not everyone is cut out for teaching and explanations. You were paired with one of these people. Hopefully you'll be paired with someone who enjoys students next time. Good luck to you.
Alisonisayoshi, LVN
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Okay so we had our first clinical at a SNF today. The CNA I was paired with had no intrest in having a nursing student. I tried my best to learn, but I just felt inadequate and unwelcome. Everyone else in my class had these magical learning and patient care experiences today, and I just felt disappointed and discouraged!
Please please tell me that this feeling gets better, or is normal, or at least that I'm not insane, because right now I'm really really down.