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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shelglo 5

seriously you need to take care of the confused elderly, not be confused yourself. If you forget you gave someone a medication, or whatever, you're opening yourself up for a lawsuit. Get your shit straight is right, I don't blame those old geezers!

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Basically_ 6

I am a CNA, not an LPN or RN. I don't handle medications or preform any kind of treatment. I help people get dressed, eat, use the toilet, etc. and my medication only caused mild confusion. I'm not going to kill anyone by forgetting where their deodorant is ;)

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Relax70 1

Seriously?????? Get better before you start working. This could have major repercussions.

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chelsaaron 19

I do the same kind of work. Please, OP, take some time off or get your medications adjusted before you seriously hurt somebody that is counting on you.

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