I will have to say that in my 11 years in LTC, I have nothing but the utmost respect for the CNA's that I have woked with. With out them I would be in big trouble. They spend so much more time with the residents and when they know their residents well, cantell of subtle changes that someone else might not pick up. I ahve also worked with CNA's that strictly did it for a paycheck and had no compassion what so ever for the residents but, I still gave them respect because those people always had a way of weeding themselves out. As a nurse in LTC I would like for all CNA's to know that you are greatly appreciated and you make all the difference in the world.