I'm done! I'm out!

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I'm done, I don't wanna be a cna and apparently if you don't wanna be cna you may as well not be nurse is the general consensus. So screw it I don't wanna be cna I'm not doing cna work the only reason I got it was for school anyways, I can't take the negativity and the ****** attitudes and the cliqueiness its pathetic childish and the complete disregard for residents. I've been doing this for 5 months and I'm done...no more I'm withdrawing from nursing school I thought it was my passion but these jerks have just turned me off of it. Even asking advice all I hear is if you can't handle cna work then nursing isn't for you because even as a nurse you will still do cna work like it happens everyday, its discouraging. Am I disappointed yes but do I care anymore...nope!

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Specializes in Oncology.

If by CNA work, you mean personal care and assistance with hygiene, then yes, nurses are expected to help out. But it is certainly not all that you do.

Was there a situation in particular that brought you to this point?

I made only a handful of friends while in nursing school that I still care to keep up with post-graduation. My university had a large Greek presence and many of those in my class in sororities tended to heard together. Although, my major barrier was that I was in a long-term relationship, worked a lot and over the party stage and boy crazy aspect of college, lol. I guess what I am trying to say is that it's entirely possible to still make it through school. I sat by myself and attended mandatory functions by myself many times. Yes, it was annoying because there are so many group projects in nursing school and I often found myself in a leftovers group. But nursing was what I wanted to do so I dealt with it. I was definitely not the only one who kept to myself, had my main friends outside of nursing, etc.

Don't make a permanent decision based on a temporary feeling. I would sleep on it and see how you feel in a couple days. Best of luck. If nursing is not right for you, the benefits will rarely outweigh the stress and the resposibility, so it would be in your best interest to get out sooner rather than later.

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Specializes in LTC and School Health.

There are nurses that hate "CNA work". I don't judge them. They work in different areas of nursing where they don't have to do it.

If you still want to do this, you should. You'll have to do "cna work" through school but after school you can say forget it!

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

You have to do what's right for you. It sounds like it's the atmosphere in the facility you're working in is the major reason for your choice, and not the job itself. The job itself is temporary. Not all nurses were CNAs first and not all nursing schools require you to be a CNA prior to starting school.

As far as some of the comments made by other nurses, I think there are at least as many who understand what your point was, and are not trying to heap scorn on you. Just beware of the tunnel vision we can get ourselves into and make a decision we might later regret, and no opportunity for a do-over. My :twocents: anyway I wish you the best!

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Specializes in Oncology/hematology.

It sounds like you don't hate being a CNA, you just hate the people you work with. Why would you quit your future for one group of jerks? Can you try to find another CNA job before you completely quit nursing school? I just can't see how quitting school is a good idea right now. I hope you figure it all out and I'm sorry that you've had a bad experience.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Wow...sounds like my orientation when I became a CNA in January...you know what I did ? I left and found another job...Period-done. I do not buy into the "you have to be able to handle being a CNA to be a good nurse mumbo jumbo...Like being an MD they are vastly different, yet all share a common ground.

Remember the word they kept using in CNA class: Teamwork! Self Preservation is key. Unfortunately in any field you choose to work in there is always going to be people like this. Some psychologists say that most...that is most! people do not grow out of the stage of development equivalent to junior high school. We see this everyday...not just in health care..everywhere..just listen up next time are in line at the supermarket etc... The world is full of people that "choose" to be ignorant.

If Nursing/health care is your passion..go for it! My aunt has been a Physical Therapist for 30+ years and she still (shes not a nurse mind you) has to clean people up etc...do that "CNA" work people always talk about. When you are around sick humans you have to clean them up from time to time...that's it-end of story. And don't let all these people that love to come onto this site and whine about no jobs and a "glut" get you down...flexibility is key and being willing to take something for the experience that may not be your dream job...you still have to go out and "actively" "get" your job in America...its been that way for me my whole life.

I am 40 and just starting nursing school. I have been hearing all these same stories since reagan (Notice my non-support by not capitalizing) took office!!! About all jobs... besides, just look at the turnover rates out there. I work at a 5 star LTC (yes a lot of people do not want to do LTC...boo hooh if that's what you can get do it it is the bare bone essentials of patient care you need to worry about..get your foot in the door...anywhere!) anyway my facility orients 2 groups a month and very few stay. Some people are not cut out for LTC and unfortunately as a new CNA that is usually where it is easiest to get a job.

Hang in there I do not know how old you are but keep trying and if this is not the path you want to take... remember the world is a big place and it is never too late to try something else...look at my grandfather who became an MD at 60!!!

One last note...I feel your frustration even in my shiny new LTC job the drama and B.S. exists daily...I avoid it like the plague My rule is simple and I sleep at night knowing I simply helped another human being even if for only a minute or two..I 1. Do my job and keep my mouth shut. 2. avoid the cutthroats.3. I never ever partake in any of the gossip. You are not there to be "friends" with these people..you are simply co-workers...if a friendship develops...that is a bonus.

Man don't I miss the days working construction...that behavior had people off the job that same day...times have changed, Hang tough! You can do it.

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Just quit your cna job. No reason why you HAVE to be a cna while in school.

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I have a guy in my class that hates cleaning older people and I gave him the same advice I'll give you; work your way through the basics and serve your time, but move to an area where that is not a huge part of the job description; OR, peds, ER, outpatient. Yes it may still be part of the job, but it will be fewer an far between.

But honestly it sounds like more of an environmental and drama issue than a CNA issue. If you really don't like CNA work that is ok as there are other positions out there. Maybe try for a tech position as one of the hospitals near me routinely hires nursing students as ER techs if you still feel you want to be involved in healthcare or nursing. I wouldn't let others negativity shake me from my chosen path though.

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