Rane330

Hello Again, A very sincere "thank you" to all who have shared their stories, along with some very good advice. "Keeping a cool head" being foremost in my mind. "cadeusus," I will absolutely remember to praise those good CNAs for their fine work, as you're speaking to one. I just witnessed a charge nurse become totally flustered and caustic to an Alzheimer's patient who refused to cooperate in taking her meds - and you bet I'll be filling out an incident report. I'm taking no prisoners at this point. Thanks again everyone. You were all a tremendous help. -Rane

Hello, I'm feeling very defeated due to a couple of CNA's and an LPN who are close friends and have apparently decided to single me out as their whipping girl. I work night shift - the longest eight hours you can imagine, considering what I'm currently dealing with. I was wondering if anyone else has had an experience with this sort of thing. I've never encountered this sort of treatment, with the possible exception of once or twice in grade school. I would like to think that I'm stronger and better able to withstand being the odd-girl-out, but the truth is I'm becoming more and more depressed due to the fact that I've tried every way I can think of to have a good working relationship with these women - with no luck. There wasn't any precipitating factor which I'm aware of, other than the lack of anything resembling a social skill on their part. Not surprisingly, all three are less than compassionate with some of our residents, dismissing anyone (resident) with anxiety as a "drama queen," and telling them to "get back to bed." The list goes on..... Anyhow, I'm really hurting and am hoping that someone out there could offer any words encouragement. It would certainly be appreciated. Thanks so much, Rane

b-e-c-o-m-i-n-g - "becoming" I hate it when I do that..... :imbar Or, maybe I should work on my perfectionism for the New Year? -Rane

Dear Steph, Regarding the CNAs; many of them are well on their way to becomming either LPNs, or RNs, themselves - and possibly your supervisor in the future. Mutual, and well deserved, respect (on both sides) is all that's needed for a good working relationship. Congratulations and Best Wishes, Rane