Why are CNAs not held to professional standards?

[yachterotter]

I came to this site to hopefully get some words of wisdom from some nurses out there...

I am a CNA who came into this job (from the recession ravaged business world) with the expectation of working with nurses, whom I have great respect for, and other healthcare professionals whom I could learn from. Well wasn't I in for a rude awakening when I learned that the LTC facility I work for has virtually no code of professional conduct when it comes to CNAs. It is neither expected nor demanded that the CNA staff behave in a professional manner, we are not required to treat each other or our nurses with respect or courtesy. When I complained about the lack of professionalism and courtesy among the nursing support staff I was told that it isn't necessary and that I should just ignore it and do my work and go home . What I am hoping to be advised on is whether this is common practice in all facilities, and are all CNAs are allowed to behave like unruly teenagers or is this exceptional to my place of employment? I need to know if I should simply move to another job in the same profession or if I should just give this up. I am not willing to spend 40+ hours a week of my life with people who behave as if they have no idea how to be polite and professional.

[Kystudentrn]

It's horrible to say but mainly, at least in this state, cnas aren't considered professionals. That's why