CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

"If I'm pretty sure I won't like the messy and personal parts of the CNA duties, am I crazy to think I will be ok working as an LPN?"

yes

Actually, it may not bother you as much as you think. My mom bugged me and bugged me years ago to get my CNA. I didn't want any part of it, thought my stomach couldn't handle it. I ended up taking the CNA and absolutely loved it. You do get used to it over time, but I don't know that you'll see a whole lot while in the CNA program and doing clinicals. I think you'll be okay. Just keep reminding yourself that you're going to work in a clinic someday and that will help you get through it.

Wow! That's great! You will do fine. Good luck!

Busia, I'm going to be blunt and honest. I believe that the number 1 reason a person should become a nurse, is because they have compassion and understanding in their hearts for other people and they sincerely love to help. When you go into the field with that, then you are more likely to be able to endure the difficulties that come along with it. When you have care in your heart, then changing a diaper or getting to know someone personally isnt a terrible thing, it's just part of the job, and you find a way to deal with it the best way you can.

I don't know the reasons why you want to become a nurse, but if your going into it just for job stability or money, then good luck. It doesnt mean you have to be a CNA, but the things that CNA's do are the things that nurses do. Are you going to be one of those nurses that feel they don't have to do the "dirty" work of the job?? You say your going to work in a clinic... how do you know that?? And if you do get that job, how do you know you won't lose it, or get offered a better position in a hospital, where you have to do the "dirty" work? Don't just go into nursing thinking that things will just be one way, cause reality isn't that way. Know what your getting yourself into and don't go in there with a jaded idea of how you think things will be, or you may end up being one of those nurses who realized they can't handle the job.

Being a CNA is hard, dirty work. But starting off at the bottom rung of the ladder is sometimes the best way to move sucessfully to the top. And when you move up, you really get to appreciate those beneath you. The decision is up to you. I know being a CNA is hard for some, and it may not be for you if you think its not. I just ask that you dont' go into nursing thinking that you will never have to wipe an a** or do things that you feel uncomfortable with, cause you may be in for a real surprise. Research the pros and cons of the job, and be prepared to go through any of them. Good luck to you on your journey.

C.N.A's do more than wipe tooshies!!!! i think it makes no sense to go become an lpn when you cant even take the thought of wiping someone. I am glad that i became a c.n.a. I have learned so much this past year ,things that will only help me in the long run. Team work, people skills, the ability to handle stressful situations,vitals, wound care, feed, toilet, showers, your basic cares that i think would only make sense to be familar with. Even if c.n.a's are at the "bottom" of the chain, we play a very important role in peoples lives. I hope you wont be the type to expect someone else to do the dirty work when able, simply because of a title. Either way, i wish you the best with everything.

I was not trying to attack you at all. i was just saying that it sounds kinda silly to say you cant handle the personal and messy parts of doing cna work yet your going into that general field, did that make sense? its just the way i took it.Everybody has their own reason for becoming a nurse and thats thier business not mine.I understand what you mean when you say that you could not do it on a regular basis or work in that enviroment.it is not for everyone. I was just trying to say you can learn some valuable things from being a c.n.a. its a pre-req for a reason know what i mean? either way a two week class sounds like a breeze, it will go by quick and before you know it you will be certified through your state.good luck