Posted by Debbie on June 12, 1999 at 07:02:46:
In Reply to: Very Stressed out! posted by Sheila on June 09, 1999 at 00:27:43:
Sheila- It sounds like you need a break!!
Take a deep breath and I hope this helps.
Take comfort in the fact that you are not alone.
Alot of fellow CNA's are feeling the same way.
At the facility where I work, we have been short
staffed for over a year. It's just now getting
better. What you need to do is make sure you go
to work each day with a positive attitude. It
makes a big difference. What is more important,
however, is to make sure you have confidence in
your work performance. If you do believe you are
organized, caring, etc. then you can be feeling
good about yourself and the fact you are making
the resident's day better just because you are
there. Do not let anyone bring you down. Do not
sink to anyone's level if it is not up to par with
yours. I believe it is unusual to have nurses on
staff that are like the ones you mention. Mine
are ALL helpful and in the 6 1/2 years I've been
at this place it's been that way. I know it's a
very hard job, hang in there or take a break if
possible. They need us. I'll write again, if you
need it. Let us know how you are doing. Debbie