By Basically_ - 11/05/2015 21:24 - United States - Charleroi

Today, I went to work at my job as a CNA at a long-term care facility. I'm also on a medication that has a side effect of confusion. I had 3 residents with Alzheimer's tell me to 'get my shit together.' FML
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Basically_ 6

OP here! Maybe I should have specified that the medication causes mild confusion, as in, maybe I forget where a specific resident keeps their towels. Alzheimer's residents can get very upset if everything is not done in a specific way. I would never go to work if I thought I could not do my job!

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AnOriginalName 19

Maybe it would be better to take some time off until you're done using that medication. Or at least until you can get those side effects under control. I wouldn't want a doped-up nurse taking care of me.

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Kitty_Kat44 31

I'm sorry but them telling you to get your shit together is pretty funny. Hopefully the side effects of your medication go away.

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wtffml1979 22

Maybe you would benefit from their meds.

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gracehi 31

"Who are you people, and where is my horse?"

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xmalachix 15

How the heck do I get downvotes for recognizing a George Carlin Quote? Look up the quote people. He did it in a show just after turning 70... get some culture people!

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Zebediabolical 39

Now you're getting downvotes for complaining about getting downvotes.

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dreamful_artist 14

I'd recommend taking time off until you can tolerate the side effects if they're that bad.

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brvnnx 18

I agree, maybe you should take some time off and get your mind together.

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Kacie543 5

Maybe you should switch medications if It's impacting your job

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joelp232 17

at least they wont remember what you did the next day

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Manic1 13

I think you should have stayed home until you were 100%. However, I also know how hard it is for people in your profession to get time off. I hope things are better now OP.

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IDerive 12

Perhaps it was one person telling you that but your meds were making you think there was three. The sad part is that the original patient could have possibly been a mirror.

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