I don't like my job :(

[DreamyEyes]

I've been at my new job for only a week now, and I already don't like it. I *LOVE* the residents (just to clarify) but I really hate the LTC environment. I didn't like it during clinical, either- I should have just went with my gut. I hate running around trying to find supplies or even just a WASHCLOTH for a resident. I hate how understaffed and unorganized the facility is. I mean, I hate this job so much that I'm starting to wonder if I should even become a nurse. I mean, if I don't even like being a CNA, why would I want to become a nurse? I would love to have a unit secretary/clerk position, but it seems like most hospitals (and even nursing homes) require at least a year's experience as a CNA for those positions. I'm really at a loss of what to do. I know I should probably stick it out and see if it gets better, but I don't want to be miserable at this job. How do I know if the nursing field just isn't for me?

I'm not sure if I'm looking for advice, I guess I was just wondering if anyone has felt this way during their first CNA job, and if it gets any better.

[ari3sdog]

I've been at my new job for only a week now, and I already don't like it. I *LOVE* the residents (just to clarify) but I really hate the LTC environment. I didn't like it during clinical, either- I should have just went with my gut. I hate running around trying to find supplies or even just a WASHCLOTH for a resident. I hate how understaffed and unorganized the facility is. I mean, I hate this job so much that I'm starting to wonder if I should even become a nurse. I mean, if I don't even like being a CNA, why would I want to become a nurse? I would love to have a unit secretary/clerk position, but it seems like most hospitals (and even nursing homes) require at least a year's experience as a CNA for those positions. I'm really at a loss of what to do. I know I should probably stick it out and see if it gets better, but I don't want to be miserable at this job. How do I know if the nursing field just isn't for me?

I'm not sure if I'm looking for advice, I guess I was just wondering if anyone has felt this way during their first CNA job, and if it gets any better.

Just stick with it for a while. You would like it soon or later. I didn't like it at first. I've been CNA since 2001. After a year it gets better. My second year, getting more better. All the dilemmas about the washcloth ....lol been there, but not all facilities are like that. You will adapt the dilemmas soon or later, and find a solution about that problem. If I can't find washcloth then I used paper towels (less rough on the patient - Make sure you wet them paper towels..=D)