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I just received my 6 month evaluation from my supervisor. And I just handed in my resignation. I have only been doing this for 6 months, and I am burnt out, as this is not my primary job, but a second job. I am also dealing with my mother's illness, (she has form of dementia), (i worked on the dementia unit). I feel like I am being pulled in 25 different directions. I am at the point where I cannot give 100% to my residents, and it is not fair to them. And being burnt out the way I am, I cannot give 100% to my mother. and its not fair to her. I was just diagnosed with a sciatica (sp) problem, and high blood pressure. I am proud of the fact that I completed the classes, passed the skills test, and recieved my certificate. I just cant keep burning the candle at both ends anymore. So, yes, I am burnt out, stressed out, and yes I did leave. Maybe I will go back one day. I just cant do it right now.

I have been using accunurse for about 3 months now. I don't hate it, but don't love it either. It is very sensitive as far as your tone of voice, etc. (if your upset, or irritated) I personally would prefer to chart the old fashioned way, in the chart, with a pen. I also just heard that the RN's are going to start using this system as well.

Just got all the labs back from the ER visit. Thank God all is clear. She is 93 and has all of her own teeth! :)

Darn right I'm keeping my hands away from her face. Thanks for listening!!!!

My skin was just barely broken, but I do gave one heck of a good black and blue mark. I have already been pinched and kicked at, but to be honest this biting thing did upset me. And I will keep the tip about pushing in for the future, but I REALLY hope this doesn't happen again. :)

So, I took my written and skills test last week, passed (YAY). I go to work on SUnday, and I was helping to transfer a resident from wheelchair to recliner,when all of a sudden my forearm ends up in her mouth. Yes!!!!! she bit me. Never saw it coming. I ended up in the ER cause I didn't have a tetnus booster. I did not pull my arm away, cause I was afraid of hurting myself more and what damage would it have done to her mouth. So I let her stay on my forearm till the supervisor and the other cna's were able to distract her enough to let go. Just another day, I guess!!!

I am 51, and decided I wanted to do this as well. I actually start my classes in 2 weeks and was concerned if I could do it. But after reading these posts, I think I can....no I WILL. :)

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I was a patient in the hospital last year, and the care I received from the RN's and CNA was exceptional, I decided then that was what I wanted to do. I am all registerd and will be starting my CNA classes in November and I will be 51 years old when I start my classes..... so of course I don't think it's too late for you. :)