JoRN13

I've taken a couple of them aside and asked what the problem was, if I had done something to upset them, and confronted them about specific situations. It did not help, they pretended that they didn't know what I was talking about, or wouldn't answer me. I've been thinking about my performance at work and I've tried to be the kind of nurse that I would want to work for as a CNA. I try and help on the floor when possible which is something most nurses at this facility don't do. I walk residents from dining rooms, answer lights when its busy, assist with transfers, and praise good work that I see. Quite a few of the aides are nursing school drop outs, a few friends from school think that it may be some jealousy but I dont think it would have continued for this long if that was the case. I've been in this position for 3 mo. I don't want to admit defeat but moving on might be a good choice Thanks for your advice!

Hello all, I am 23, and I recently started working as an RN in a LTC facility that I have worked at as a CNA for 5 years. I have always gotten along with my coworker; CNAs, Nurses, and administrator alike, but since I have taken on my role as a nurse the aides who were once my allies and my cheerleaders throughout nursing school have turned against me. They disrespect me, they don't listen to me, they talk back, and are just plain nasty to me. I have shared my frustrations with the DON but since this goes on after she leaves (I work 3-11 and some over nights) she hasn't been of much help. This has been so frustrating to go from loving my job to dreading walking in the door each afternoon. I'm looking for some advice on how to deal with this situation, whether it be leadership advice, tips on delegating, dealing with difficult coworkers, and how to better get my point across to HR and my DON about what is going on.