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Patience_1: I see this behavior from CNA's everytime there's a new grad and I can picture myself in that situation in the next few months. I would always explain that nurses have their responsibility to take care first and if they have time that I'm pretty sure that they'll do the job themselves. Afterall they're our patients and we only want to provide the necessary steps to aide in their healing process towards recovery.

imintrouble: you have a good point and we can only wish that we can all stand for ourselves without getting reprimanded. One time I have to say something to a patient who threw the coffee lid at me because he was tired of liquid diet and I got the blame for it since I brought him his breakfast tray. I step out for a couple of minutes and came in and just plain told him that it's only the beginning of the shift and I will be taking care of him for the next 11 more hours. I did not appreciate what he did and we'll discuss with his Physician his diet when he does his rounding. I then give him my supervisor direct phone number if he has other issues whether with his care, diet, or with me or other staff member. The patient never did apologize but everyone was happy including the night staff because he did some sort of thing to each of them. He was pleasant the rest of his stay since then.

Ruby Vee: Thank you for your advice. I guess I just have to learn to disconnect myself from my emotions and know that I'm not that kind of person they think I am. I know myself better than anybody else. I will use the blank stare to start and work in the verbal comments if the stare don't work :) Thanks!

Wow congratulations! Did you have any experience in nursing prior to this hiring?

I understand and truly appreciate your advice

Thanks John! I thought it's one of those requirement needed for me to get into CC/Trauma Unit. I wonder if it's the hospital discretion and for them to be willing to train an ADN-RN to be qualified.

Great advice! Thank you so much!!!

Yes sleepy RN. Recently I was working and a new grad RN told another CNA to "please ambulate Mr. X when you have time". As he pass by the CNA looked at me and said, " don't be lazy like them when you become a nurse because you guys can ambulate too" to which I agree but she don't understand that nurses have other bigger responsibilities and also busy trying to get caught up. So are you saying to better apply in other areas aside from my floor? Thank you so much!

I appreciate your input! Years ago a patient told me that "my kind" is only good on "wiping butts" and I should "go back to where I came from". She was in her 80's and very rude and sarcastic. I was so embarrassed, hurt, and got offensive with my reply to her yet felt bad because I should not disrespect an older person. This stuck to me to this day. I'm finishing my ADN-RN in a few months and wanted to manage this kind of rude comments in a subtle way without being disrespectful. Thank you!!!

I appreciate your input Jean! And you're right, aside from this interest I also love cardiac unit so I will definitely look into getting in the med. surg. floor and BSN program . Thank you so much!!!

I'm interested in trauma and critical care. I'll be graduating (ADN-RN) in a few months and I was wondering what can I do to prepare myself in getting there. Thank you!!!

How do you handle racism comment from a patient in a professional manner? Thank's!

This is my last semester in the ADN-RN program. Any suggestions you can share how to make it easier for a CNA to transition to an RN position especially if you'll be working in the same department? Your ideas are greatly appreciated!!!