((misskeena))

Sorry that you're having a tough time with your co-workers. That can be really horrible!! I've had a couple of jobs like that over the years.

I'm not sure if I've changed or if my perspective has changed over the years, but I spend my time focusing on the patients. They're the one's that I care about. My co-workers can be talking smack about me & I honestly don't care. What I do care about is that the elderly and disabled patients feel that they're being well taken care of by me.

I'm not an RN. I used to be a CNA, but my brain injury was making the job too difficult for me to keep up. I'm not a spring chicken either, so most of my co-workers were in their early 20's. Now, I'm a Feeding Assistant. I go into nursing homes and help feed those who can't (or won't) feed themselves. My experience as a CNA helps somewhat. But, the important part is that the residents are eating their meal and drinking well, to stay healthy and strong. Maybe a menial job to many. But, that's what I do. I enjoy helping the residents in any way that I can. Sitting and listening to them ~ holding their hand. Healthy patients is what's important IMO. I had the very same perspective as a CNA. Most of the RN's would talk about how they would want me to be their CNA if/when they came in.

So, when you're away from work, you can walk away from your co-workers too. Really, who cares what they think of you personally? What really matters is what the patient thinks ~ how quickly they feel better around you. That speaks millions!

Best wishes to you!