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It's not a lack of respect for the profession and I don't think you're old school. It's just that some people are going to try to "push the envelope". Honestly though, that's how some people are. We should all be held accountable for own actions. However, I feel if the nursing instructor is allowing the students to act and appear that way she/he is at fault just as much as the student. Last year during my cna course clinical rotation my teacher made it quite clear what was acceptable and what wasn't. We had to have our scrubs ironed, hair pulled back, no visible piercings, and tattoos. As 17 and 18 year olds of course some of us did try to see what we could get away with. Needless to say It wasn't much! As far as allowing others to sit down that is just common courtesy, no matter the profession. You should always offer the seat to someone who is older and has definitely been on their feet all day. Don't lose respect for the entire younger generation. There are several of us who are "old school", or in my opinion professional and respectful.

I stated my opinion on covering tattoos, piercings and working for the sole reason of money. I don't think its enjoyable to have a job you dislike and only looking forward to the money.(I'm sure some people do) I don't recall saying it was wrong or looking down upon people who do. It is simply not my intentions to hold a job that I dread. I stated what happened my first day, hoping to realize if this is common. You are correct it is none of my concern why anyone comes to work. I would never walk around a facility and ask "Why do you come to work". However, she asked me first and I followed up with a how about you. Yes, I was surprised at her answer because I was told (by my nursing instructor) healthcare isn't the right job if you only care about money and not the patients. I also was taught that this is an answer you never tell the person who is interviewing you. So I decided to ask if this was common in facilities (or if my teacher misguided me) while giving information about my day/experiences. I'm not looking down upon people who do, that is their decision.

I've never dealt with those questions in that particular aspect. However, I think you should continue to answer the questions politely. I wouldn't let it bother you. The majority of people don't mean to offend you. They are just curious. When they say your english is really good. Say you are from America and that's your primary language. It corrects them but in a "subtle way" and it doesn't make it awkward. Make sure you smile when you correct them, that always helps! Talking about your race gives you and the patients something to talk about. It can also help broaden their knowledge about other races. If it is something you are uncomfortable discussing try to change the topic.

Can you please elaborate or explain your post?

I feel the same way about it just being icing on the cake. I know way too many people who hate their job and are only there for the pay. The majority of those people dread going to work every day. I couldn't imagine doing that. Luckily, I've found a profession that I enjoy and like you said the money is a plus. I've wanted to be in healthcare all my life, before I knew about the pay or finances. I couldn't imagine doing anything else. I'm also not from a wealthy family. However, I do still live with my parents, but I'm 18 so I think that's a good excuse (justjoking).

Yeah, my concern wasn't with her actions. I don't agree with them but it isn't my place to try to change them. It was more about the facility. Your post was exactly what I was thinking about the situation, you just expalined it better than I did.

I wanted to update you guys on my current situation. I completed orientation and on my way home I received a call. A couple of weeks ago I interviewed for a position in MED/SURG. I was offered a position yesterday and I accepted it. I plan on working both jobs as long as my schedule permits and how things go at my LTC. The hospital job is PRN so I feel like I can make it work; if not then my dad was correct I won’t be working at the LTC facility much longer.

I'm not trying to change her opinion or make myself seem as a saint. I just had such high expectations for the hiring process and my new facility. I am young and this is my first job, and I do have a lot to learnabout the professional world. I thought that people who are hired want to be a patient advocate or at least act as if they want to be. I thought that was why you are interviewed and your first impression is so important. The whole point of this thread was to see if this is common in hiring. It has nothing to do with how anyone else presents themselves or their intentions. What I think is"professional" someone else may not. I understand that completely. It was more or so about the management. I was just curious if this occurs in a lot of facilities. Thanks for everyone's input and opinion. I appreciate it all.

I don't get what you are saying by appearing self-righteous. Do you mean me acting as if I'm perfect? If so thats not how I feel at all. i hope I don't appear to be that way. I have a lot to learn and I know ill learn a lot from my coworkers. I do think she's a nice lady and I like her. Im not that upset about what occurred today during orientation, just a little taken back. I just expected it to be different. The comment that I won't last, is what got to me.

I just had a conversation about a new job with my dad. This is my first ever job and I'm already discouraged. I'm just curious about how you guys feel about the situation and if I'm wrong. When I had my interview they only asked me why did I want to be a cna. And hired me on spot. Without calling my references or anything. I expected them to ask more and really determine if I was a true patient advocate. today was mine and another girls orientation. The other girl was 30 minutes late. Texted. Had a couple phone calls. Fell asleep. Didn't take out her tounge ring or cover her tattoos. I don't think there is anything wrong with piercing or tattoos but i believe they should be covered or removed just because its the Code of conduct. Then the girl and I were talking and she was like ya I only want this job for the money. & that's what she told them when they interviewed her. & when we went on the tour she would stop and talk to people she knew. & wasn't paying attention to the lady giving us a tour. When you work as part of a team it isnt only about yourself. its about everyone. My dad thinks I shouldn't worry about other people because when I get money they're not sharing it with me. All I need to worry about is myself. But I don't feel like that. In a healthcare team or any team, it isn't about you. It's about everyone involved. I want to work with people who care about the patients. Not the money. It's not about the money.its about the patients health. He said if I continue to think like I'm not gonna have this job for long. I'm just upset about what my dad told me and how orientation went. he thinks i'm looking to deep into it. Has anyone else felt like this, is this common? I'm just so upset about what happened and my dads comments.

Thanks for clearing that up for me. I've always said I'm certified but other people say if I'm on the registry it means "licensed".You are able to transfer it. I know that for a fact.

I live on the border of two states. I'm on the NC CNA registry.There are a lot of job opportunities in VA for a CNA. However, if I get my license endorsed in VA what happens if I get offered a job in NC? Am I able to accept a position in either NC or VA? Will I only become a certified nurse'saide in Virginia?

Thanks everyone for the comments and feedback. I actually don't have my license yet. However, on my ID it states that I have DIC for an eye color. On my cousins' they said he has hazel (we have same exact eyes), so who knows what they'll put on my license. I have realized that it has turned into a good icebreaker and how many questions I will receive. One time I was taking care of a resident and my classmate told me that this particular resident wanted to speak with me. The resident who wanted to speak with me happened to be the one who was nervous about me caring for her due to funny eyes. The resident wanted me to prove to her visitor that there is a girl waking around the SNF with two different colored eyes. I couldn't help but laugh when she called me in there. For the post that suggested glasses, I already have to wear reading glasses and my blue eye sticks out so much. I'm light skinned and the blue eye is extremely bright even with the glasses.

I know genetic traits and body mods are different. It's just that I know people do change their eye colors. Which I believe would be considered a body mod. I was just curious if you guys had heard any issues. Thanks for the feedback. I don't feel as if I will be putting contacts in. I would feel like I was hiding a piece of myself from the patient.

Yeah my eyes are naturally blue and brown. Do you know if they had any trouble with patients? When I was interning as a CNA, a resident made a comment about me taking care of her because my eyes were funny.