New LPN vs. Older CNA's

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Hello all.

I am a very young (19), very new LPN. Just passed my NCLEX, but have been working as a GPN since Xmas.

I work in LTC as a Charge Nurse. And there are a few aides and CMTs that HATE me; are out to get me. I really don't know why! I try to be as nice as possible. I am practically allowing myself to be a door mat! I help out whenever I can even though I am still learning how to do my own job! I completely appreciate my aides and CMT's! I say 'please' and 'thank you', never bossy, etc.

Just last night, a CNA let me know that a CMT was talking crap about me. Telling everyone I am lazy and that I said I became a nurse so I wouldn't have to wipe butt. Not true. I have never said anything of the sort. I wipe butts, I am not above it. I'm not gonna lie and say it's a pleasant experience, but it needs to be done, so it gets done. And about being lazy... It really drives me crazy because I'm busting my butt! I sweat, I don't take lunches, I just about pee my pants three times a shift, I always stay late to finish up.

I just don't know what to do. Another nurse suggested I write this CMT up for insubordination. I don't really want to do that, because I didn't actually HEAR her say these things... A new nurse friend said not to worry about it.. She thought it was because I was so young, yet accomplished and some people were jealous. That may be true, but it still stings.

Specializes in LTC.

Gods willing I'll be working as a LPN at the age of 20... I hope no one treats me as they did you. Even on my current job I notice that there are some age discriminations. Its terrible. Why should anyone be punished for becoming a nurse at an young age.

i know that this has been an old post. however, i just wanna thank this thread and all the authors.

i am currently having difficulties dealing with the cna's in my facility. i am a new nurse and a BSn at that. i am an international graduate thus the machines and the protocols they have here in the US are very different with the ones i had back home. so of course i would sometimes be fidgety and unsure...also, its been 2 years since i was in the floor..and to top it all off,i only had two days of orientation. i finally cried last night... my tenth day of working... they are just being too difficult., the cna's i mean. its true that if they see you're young and nice, they will tend to step all over you.

but i will stand my ground. i will not try for them to like me. i am for my patient's safety. i will do my job... some cna's are nice but i have no time for those nonsense insecurities and bitterness from old,air-headed cna's.

just venting. thanks y'all.

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