kayraecam

I work in a nursing home on an alzheimers/dementia floor and I know exactly what you mean. There is no way to change these people or the opinions they have about certain races. I am one of the only white staff members and there are certain residents who will only respond to me and allow me to care for them. Alternatively, there are residents who absolutely refuse to let me care for them. We just adjust our assignments accordingly, avoid confrontation and any other problems.

I just got hired with a home health agency. $14/hr. I was making $10.30/hr as a CNA. Cost of living here is awful (I live in Yorktown, VA). -__-

It's a right of passage. I'm a new grad. yeah..it sucks.

When you get a job after you graduate: 1. They just care if you pass your boards. 2. They will have an orientation to get you started with work. Nursing is not something that comes very easily for me. I struggled and had to work VERY hard for the B's (and sometimes C's) that I got. I passed by boards just fine. I love taking care of people. That's what you should be focusing on. Let me tell you, one of my fellow students had the highest GPA in the class--but the worst people skills I have ever seen. Bottom line, don't get discouraged. Keep focusing on the image of you walking across that stage for your diploma.

I am SO glad I found this post. I've been working as a CNA for the past 7 months and it has really killed my feet. Now I'm getting a new job and want to celebrate with a new pair of shoes...and I think I want to get aquainted with this Dr. Scholl fellow.