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Confused CNA

I currently just completed a CNA certification program but the nature of the job from what I saw at clinicals is frightening(changing diapers). Is there a coping mechanism I can adopt? I have hopes of becoming a nurse in the future so where is the best place for me to look for a job as a cna? Hospital,nursing home, or home care. I hope I'm on the right path.

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    I am not understanding what is frightening about changing diapers? Being either adult or child. A hospital or nursing home would be most beneficial in nursing school.

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    Disclaimer: if you become a nurse, you will still have to face those frightening diapers.

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    Disclaimer: if you become a nurse, you will still have to face those frightening diapers.

    It's not the diapers that frighten me.

    It's what inside of them.

    *shudder*

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    What you "saw" at clinicals? Did you not participate in the changing of diapers during clinicals?

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    Sometimes I'd ask the charge nurse to assign me patients with non-threatening poop, but she couldn't always accommodate...

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    As a CNA you will frequently change diapers and briefs, empty and clean bedpans, perform incontinent care (read: wipe patients' butts), and occasionally change clothes or sheets that are stained with fecal matter and/or urine.

    You will also complete these tasks as a floor nurse. Toileting and incontinent care are essential aspects of basic patient care.

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    I can't type I'm laughing so much, I hope this is a troll.

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    Spoiler warning: changing diapers is the LEAST scary part of being a nurse.

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    As a CNA, you will see and do worse things than changing "diapers."

    Personally, I prefer changing pts to many other things...

    *Oh that trach... So invitingly juicy, and greenish-brown, thick, warm, yummy! Particularly I enjoy dodging it when the pt coughs and it flies past my face. :eek: :wtf:

    Feces and urine contained in a brief however, I'll take that any day.

    Welcome to healthcare :-) You'll get use to it. One day you may even look back on this and laugh at yourself. :sarcastic:

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