((((((((((( inny )))))))))))

If all you did was tell her to be quiet without yelling or screaming at her, then I don't consider that to be abusive.

Maybe in the future what you can do when you feel yourself getting frazzled is to go to your nurse on duty and tell her you feel really frazzled. Ask her if you can take a bit of a break to reclaim your demeanor.

Is this woman possibly scared? Lonely? Could that be why she is acting out? Maybe if she had a companion, it might calm her a bit? Just a thought.

You are one of the most compassionate people I know inny. Please don't be so hard on yourself. We are all human and can only take so much stress before we act in ways that are not normal for us to act.

I've been a CNA before and it is an extremely difficult job. Yes, it's very rewarding too no doubt. I see nothing wrong in being forthright with a patient who can understand and telling her she needs to stop a behavior that is bothering others. Maybe they can get a behaviorist to see her and give you all ideas on how best to deal with her.

((((((((((((((( inny )))))))))))))))) you are NOT a bad person hon......not not not!!

xoxoxox
sabby