Kris10k

Canesdukegirl, You are completely right. Of course there are nurses who help and they are very much appreciated! All I was trying to express is that CNA's are not all "uneducated and constantly disappearing" etc. I respect the role of the nurse and I try to be the very best CNA that I can be, for I know when I'm in the opposite position I will appreciate a hard working tech!

It's really unfair for people to say CNA's are all lazy, disrespectful, etc. I am in nursing school and have been an aide for a few months and in my work place it is the exact opposite. Nurses will NOT help you when they know you are struggling, and often times I am the only aide on a shift. I really aspire to be a great nurse and I hope that someday when I have aides I will actually lend them a hand if they are in need--after all they are your patients. I feel that overall, the system is broken and I wish teamwork was more of a commonplace.

I'm so sorry for your loss! I'm sure you touched his life the same way he touched yours. Stay strong and remember that you are greatly appreciated.