Due to HIIPA rules and regulations I can’t say much about my first day of clinicals but all in all I really enjoyed myself. I give credit to those who are CNA’s who truly care about their jobs and residents. It is a tough back breaking job and really really icky. Changing an adult diaper is nothing like changing a baby by any means. BUT I handle it better than I expected. In class I was very uncomfortable with the idea of seeing a grown adult naked but once the moment happened the part that got me through it was the fact that these people need someone to care about them and give them the respect and dignity they deserve.
I am actually looking forward to going back next weekend. Some of the residents were a hoot and others broke your heart but I could really see how much our presence meant to them. I had so many residents genuinely thank me for just being patient and kind and doing a simple task for them like adjusting their foot in their wheelchair or adjusting them in their beds. I think without really realizing it having a mom who was in and out of a wheelchair and who lived in a hospital bed most of my life really had an impact on me and even though I was only 14 when she died those years of taking care of her taught me a lot.
When I first started this class it really made me second guess my decision to become a nurse but now I am positive that this is what I want!
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