wildheartedangel

tackle the hard cases first to get them outta the way. ask a co worker if they will switch that case up with you.alot cases like that so be prepared to bite your lip.if all else fails and you cannot seem to get past this case inform your charge nurse of the situtaion and take it from there. good luck breath in breath out

the ones sucking up to the instructor are usually the ones who are rude and think they know it all and are out to impress.in all aspects of classroom behavior..just a opinion

cna work is very rewarding and like others have stated using all the proper body mechanics is what will keep you from straining and injuring yourself. although at times you may come in a situation where you are alone and if you feel uncomfortable about it ,i suggest you hold out till you have help so you don't risk injuring yourself .no matter how other aids or charge nurses..yes i said charge nurses may rant and rave about how you may fall behind because you choose to wait to be safe than sorry. its better to do the job safely than put yourself and the pt at risk. aids are suppose to work in two's any how.follow your heart and pursue it and class will give you a feel for what you have in store as a cna and if you like to continue down this path. best of luck in your decision.

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Instructors instructors..I had a in counter with one as well. I have been a cna/cnt off and on over 20 yrs.. When I moved to tn a few yrs back I had to get re certified in that state.. So I went with the flow as I have done it before. My instructor was out to get me I knew .She new I had been in this field for yrs and I thinks that is where where she decided to eat me up at any chance she seen fit. I would also like to state that the race card was used also and I won't mention what race because their is no need. But she always made me as a example.. Also said I talked to much and gave to much info out. Mind you I only spoke when I was spoken too. At one point in the clinical she had made 4 girls cry and brought them all out to the hall to conference with them. They cried and left class and never returned. She came back in and decided she was then gonna have a chat with each student that she felt did not belong here... And you know she called my name,when I was in conference with her she began to state that things was different here from where I use live etc!! And a few more things that I don't even recall because they was so lame ...I then stood my ground and said look ms ?????? Save it ..Because weather you kick me out this class I will pursue it again and again.. I've done this since I was 20 yrs old and I'm not gonna quit.No matter what you have to say.. She looked at me stunned and said alright then well lets see how things go... I was the only person outta whom she called after who returned to class and stayed. She stated that this was her last class she would instruct and she was moving on to parish nursing...Thank god so she could not do that to any other students.I just like to say stand your ground but at the same time you will have to bite your tongue and be on your p's and q's if you feel you are being intimidated.. Yes mam's and yes sir's.. Are always good no matter what never give up on what you want to achieve.. I didn't and never will... Many kudos to queen for her post here below..Loved this Rest assured my friend that you are not alone; however, you read the signals correctly. You continued to forge ahead, learned to expand your abilities and in spite of her attitude you rose like the phoenix from the fire! No one can keep a good nurse down. I see this happen to people even after they are licensed and working. This is a good experience to identify what to ignore, how to expand your knowledge and increase your self worth and forge ahead! Continue to use their negative energy to fuel your desire to provide good patient care. There are always going to be days that do not meet your expectations. Know this! There will also be days when you walk away knowing you provided the best care anyone possibly could provide. There are bullies everywhere including education. They are eventually identified as no one can get way with this negativity forever. Keep that in mind next time someone tries to intimate you like this! You will eventually identify their method of operation quickly and realize 'it's not you'..!

hello vrsgrl, first congrats to you on your graduation. we in this field have to keep in mind that we are in it for the people we are caring for.not to make friends but is nice to have and make along the way ,but if co workers are causing you so much grief and interfering with your work performance you should let it be known !!!i think we all should treat all with respect and do unto others as they will to you.catching ____ in all directions is no fun ! but someones gotta do it.weather we like it or not.there is somethings on any job title that will upset us ,but at the end of the day give yourself a pat on the back and say i did well today,great job!!!as you know for as long as you been in this field as i ,krama can drive you nuts! you survived,again congrats and keep up the team work.