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Whenever I get free time on my hands, I have a habit of answering other cna's call lights that ring for a certain period of time. The call light noise is so annoying, and I don't want the nurses or the nursing supervisor hearing that buzz while they ...

Yesturday was my first day as an orientee, and I was assigned to a young, immature, impatient and rude cna. She did not want me to assist her or do any types of hands-on training, she just told me to watch nearly everything she did. When I watched he...

I was working with a cna that was doing a double shift. We worked together on her last shift of the day. I wanted to perform a diaper change on a two-assist patient, and when I walked up to this cna and ask for help, she told me "I don't go in that r...

Tamara Atlanta, Georgia CNA for 2 months $400/week I work with 12 patients I'd like to become a registered nurse The pride in what I do

'Leave you stank attitude at the door, and act like you've got some class when you arrive to work."

When I tested, my partner failed on blood pressure and fingernail care. We were both so nervous because our instructor was stern-faced and intimidating. I think I passed by luck alone. I had to stop what I was doing, and retrace steps like four times...

Constantly cleaning up mucus my patient is coughing up from her throat with a swab stick.

! Yeah, but this girl is just so aloof and standoffish, I didn't even bother to further question her at the time. My mind was focused on getting help asap to change my patient. Although that night, I did again ask her for help with a certain patient,...

I had quit my job at an LTC because I couldn't stand the environment and the staff were extremely rude and unprofessional. But before I left, I got lucky and found employment at a nearby hospital. I hope things work out the best for you!

I was hired at the hospital I volunteered at for a year and a half. Plus, I became certified as a nurse assistant and I'm currently enrolled in a nursing program.

Thank you, ijh6890.

My LTC'S policy is that day, evening and night shift each have assignments. I suppose that's where the infamous 'that's not my room or resident' mentality and attitude comes from.

Thank you, azcna!

Thank you so much for your responses, Butterfliesnroses and Juliaann! :redbeathe Very helpful advice!

But that is exactly my point! I don't mind HELPING out, but like I quoted 'I don't want to bounce around DOING everyone else's job, INCLUDING MY OWN.' I am not getting paid their salary on top of mine. If I wasn't willing to help and assist in the fi...

Thank you for your advice, fuzzywuzzy. Before I took my CNA training class, I often browsed through this website, and ran across many of your comments and threads. :redbeathe You share an intresting, informative and sometimes sarcastic viewpoint rela...

Thank you for your advice. Luckily, I am not scheduled to have her as a preceptor in the reamining of my orientation. But if I do run into this type of unconsideration again, I'm speaking to the DON. Something needs to be said about this.

I completely agree. I have no clue why people would ever behave this way...not only to other human beings, but at WORK. How unprofessional! You would assume that people who work in healthcare actually have a heart...:igtsyt: Earlier in the day, a fel...

Hi everybody! I'm new to all allnurses.com. I've been reading threads on the website while in school. I'm a recently certified nursing assistant, and I just got my first interview on friday at a long-term care facility:yeah:. I think the interview w...

I actually got a phone call back today. This was my second week waiting. I start orientation on wednesday... VERY EXCITED!!

Lol! I guess I have no other choice than to hang in there and stay positive. Oh, and to wait...and wait...and wait.:) Thanks for your advice, juliaann and Kohala! :redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe