50andCounting

Hi Frustrated, This is going to sound like I am not addressing the issues you mentioned but I am. Since you broke down and cried, I am wondering . . .are you taking care of yourself? Getting enough sleep? Eating well before your shift and during? What about some vitamins? That is what we have to do first. With your supervisor's permission or perhaps with them by your side; ask the resident what their complaints are. Ask them to explain how are you hurting them in a transfer? Perhaps the resident is at a loss as to how to tell you their preferences? Has there been a recent upheaval in the resident's life to where they may be taking their frustration about something else out on you? I do hope this helps. Chin up. Mon the 16th is the first day of my CNA clinicals. See you around the site!

Dear David, I can appreciate your nervousness especially since this is your first job like you said, not just that you are now a CNA. I just recently finished a CNA course as well and start my clinicals Mon the 16th. Since this is your first job, then I am probably a little older than you and have experience in several different fields of work. This is my advice: (1) Carry a tablet and pen to make notes of anything of importance and the most important . . . (2). I can tell you as a person who is close to getting her bachelors in psychology / social work to Stop worrying", I say again, "Stop worrying" because if you are busy running around in your head thinking, "Ï'm going to miss something . . I'm going to miss something . . . ", sure enough you will miss something! Breathe deep, concentrate on what your mentor is explaining, take notes and think, "Ï can do this."

I recently completed a nursing assistant course and am waiting for the certification tester to come to our facilitiy to give our class their final exam and skills assessment. My questions is: If CNAs are in such such high demand, how come they are not paid more? Isn't that usually the way it works in other areas? The more demand usually means a higher price for the supply. Just sayin'. Thank you, 50 and counting