What should I do?

[luthernd50]

So I am currently a CNA in home health care, while going through nursing school and working in a restaurant. Well my first semester started and already it's pretty crazy. So I decided to leave my home health job since I will make more money serving tables. Well upon telling my clients daughter that today is my last day she became upset. Later she called me and was crying saying she really appreciated what I do and that her and my client really like me. Well now I feel like I made the wrong choice, because I became attached to them also so it wasn't an easy decision. But basically I feel really really bad now that they are upset. Never ran into something like this before, but I guess there's nothing I can do really. It's already done now. I'm sure other people have had a similar situation.

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

Unless they want to give you a raise up to what you make raising tables......

[cracklingkraken, ASN, RN]

I'm a HHA now, too. I have formed that trusting bond with the clients I care for, but when I leave my job, that's that. It will be hard, but I will do what I need to to better myself. You're doing what's best for you, and that's okay. Good luck!

[Miss Infermiera2b, BSN, RN]

You have to look out for your own financial needs. I think it's sweet that you made such a wonderful connection, but do what is best for YOU.

[nursephillyphil, BSN, RN]

do a few things actually, make sure you remember how she made you feel. Later, if you hit a rough patch or feel discouraged, remember how you affected that person you took care of, use it as a motivator and to reassure yourself if you ever go through some self doubt. And realize that it's your first experience with learning how to detach from the people you take care of. best of luck.

[Anna S, RN]

Great advice on this thread!

[Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN]

This is a professional issue, not a personal one, and your relationship with this client was a professional one. Learn to keep those boundaries. What would you do when you graduate and can't keep the HHA job anymore and they are sad about you leaving -- especially if you cave now and keep the job for their benefit? They could still be similarly attached and sad you're leaving. .. would you stay on because you feel bad for them?

They will get another HHA. The client will be fine.

Another note about pro boundaries -- nurses get themselves into allllll kinds of trouble for crossing them. Legal, BON kinds of trouble. The sooner you learn to maintain them, the better.