Days Like Today....

There are days like today that make me question my decision of becoming a nurse. Only certain types of people are capable of doing the job--not just anyone. I'm usually pretty good with people and I love working with them. But days like today--hard, stressful, emotional ones caused by incidents that happen while on the job--make it really hard for me to enjoy myself. Today was not the best day I've had. I wanted to go home.. Being a CNA in a nursing home is a hard job in many ways...it's hard on you physically and also emotionally. There are times when you get so frustrated, but you can't let it get in the way of your work because then you won't be as efficient which will cause you to fall even more behind. Also you have to realize that things that happen are not the residents' fault most of the time. The majority of them don't realize what they are doing so you have to learn to be patient. Overall, I love what I do. Most days are fairly alright and I most definitely love my "old friends" :) They are so, so sweet at times and touch my heart and remind me why I love my job. It's just sometimes there are days like today....