What the heck is the matter with my Cnas?

[JavaMama98]

I had a CNA walk off the job last night (I work 10p-6a LTC) because in her opinion I'm a lazy nurse and she was sick of taking 2 of her residents to the bathroom (among other things). She complained the we (the nurses) were always checking up on her and acted as though we didn't want her to sit down. I have told my CNAs that while it may look like I'm checking behind you, it is only coincidence that I'm going in to do my assessement/pass meds/flush g-tubes after you happen to be coming out. I have zero time to be checking up on and following folks around. I have tube feeders, trachs, people with personal alarms, meds to pass, etc and I don't have time to be following CNAs who I presume to be grown men and women who know how to do their job. I've even brought my CNAs magazines and crosswords to help them occuupy their time while they are SITTING DOWN. Apparently the 5 call lights that I answered for her and the ice that I passed for her didn't count for anything. :banghead:Then tonight I had another CNA get mad because I asked her for 2 outputs, count 'em 2 outputs (a urostomy and an s/p cath), and to help me pull up one of my tube feeders whom she had left practically flat in her bed. At 5:45am she's standing by the time clock like she's all done and gives me attitude like I did something wrong. What in the world is wrong with people? I get that some people don't like their job as CNA. I understad that, been there done that. I've worked as a CNA before so I know the feeling. But am I supposed to do my job as charge nurse and their job because night shift is hard? If I have to work as charge nurse and CNA then what was the CNA hired to do?:angryfire

[JavaMama98]

I guess I should start referring "my coworkers" as "the people I work with" That sounds a bit better than my "my mother" as "the woman that bore me". The whole my thingy doesn't bother me one bit, but apparently it does bother some, and I don't want to offend anybody.

One thing I learned a long time ago- no matter what the situation is there will always ALWAYS be at least one person who is offended by something. You can't please everyone all the time. :)

[NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN]

I guess when speaking with patients we shall say "I will get the nurses" vs "I will get your nurse" or "I will get the CNA" vs "I will get your CNA" In definitions terms it does mean ownership, but in reality it's just a saying.

[Coriander, BSN, RN]

I guess when speaking with patients we shall say "I will get the nurses" vs "I will get your nurse" or "I will get the CNA" vs "I will get your CNA" In definitions terms it does mean ownership, but in reality it's just a saying.

I know that when I've been in the hospital, there is something a little more comforting in hearing that I had my very own nurse or CNA (even though I knew I was sharing them with 12 other people ). It made me feel as if I had someone out there who was watching over me, and not just a random individual.

On the topic of how people are referred to... When I was a supervisor in a LTC, myself and one other woman oversaw a team of caregivers. (Team, that makes me laugh now that I look back on it.) I would usually call them "my staff" or "my team", but usually only when having a conversation with family members. I did this to bring the responsibility to myself, and especially if something had gone wrong. I wanted the family to feel as if I would be taking care of things (oh, I did, believe me) and diffuse the situation.

I will probably be calling a lot of people "my team" in the future. Or "our team".

When working in that particular LTC, by the way, the LVN there did take it upon herself to be inconsiderate and really bossy. She didn't "lower herself" to caring for patients, but would come and find me or one of the caregivers to do the job. I know she wasn't busy 100% of the time, because I'd often find her out back on a "break". (Who gets 14 breaks a day???)

I'm a huge believer in coming together for the benefit of the patient/resident. Should the CNAs/caregivers be too busy, I was happy to jump in and toilet someone or get them showered. I was a supervisor, and would act it, but the residents came first.

Wow. Sorry this ran so long!

[PhoenixTech, LPN]

my (mī)

adj. the possessive form of i1.

1. used as a modifier before a noun: my boots; my accomplishments.
   
2. used preceding various forms of polite, affectionate, or familiar address: my friend, you are so right.
   
3. used in various interjectional phrases: my word! my goodness!
   

interj. used as an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, or dismay: oh, my! what a tiring day!

[middle english mi, from old english mīn; see me-1 in indo-european roots. interj., short for my god!.]

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when used in this context, it's hard to find offense. btw, a modifier alters the form or character of the word. it makes the meaning less severe or extreme. nice!