Disabled CNA student-Skills questions

HM2VikingRN, RN · Mar 15, 2010

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jolly_tamale · Mar 16, 2010

How did it go today?

christy k. · Mar 16, 2010

well i made it threw the hole class BUT i had a problem with washing my hands because i supposed to scrub between the fingers, so i used my stub but i wasn't able to do that part very well so i asked if i could use a scrub thing i got at a medical supplies store but i don't know yet if they will except it do to the hole bacteria that could be on it,but its plastic with the rows are all separate not touching each other. I have to e-mail the director to see if i can use it to a better way to scrub between the fingers better. AND then i tripped and landed luckily on one of the practiced beds so everyone was staring at me.AND then when i was going to my car i dropped my book bag in a big puddle of water. I pray today will be better :uhoh3:

HM2VikingRN, RN · Mar 17, 2010

It'll go better...I think your had wash accommodation strategy would be acceptable as an ADA strategy.

jolly_tamale · Mar 18, 2010

How's it going now?

christy k. · Mar 22, 2010

I have made it threw the 1st week but on Thurs. I lost it and i started crying when i couldn't get the pulse on other students. I have been asked to have a physical to assure the nurse board or who ever. And then the teacher said she is waiting to hear from the head person if i will be able to complete this course due to the lifting and transferring, but on Thurs. i talked with a lady who told me that they have to allow accommodations for me and all the equipment i have already bought to help me i can be reimbursed. I can't remember what organization for the disabled she was talking about( I'll know tomorrow when i call her) well after talking to her she made me feel hopefully but the teacher said" I don't know what the school will allow. Well my emotions just got the best of me and i started crying really hard. I just hate feeling like there just waiting to drop me when i can't do the task right away. right away

caliotter3 · Mar 22, 2010

Wishing the best for you. You are very courageous. Keep on with this. Do not give up. Since you are doing the work anyway, and have been for some time, there is no reason why you can't hold the job title. Good luck to you.

christy k. · Mar 23, 2010

Well after them telling me to get a physical with doc saying i was physically fit and i gave it to them,THEN it was the owner of the company saying " we will not stop you from taking your skills testing,BUT you don't do it exactly like its written then you wont pass. I asked "Then what does it mean in your hand book you will make accommodations to assist me in testing"? I have a transfer board, transfer belt with 9 handles for supporting patient, a scope with blood pressure cup in one. I have a scrub brush with each bristle not touching each other so it will be able to be sanitized for each use, and they wont except it. So if i quiet now i will get a full refund on tuition so i will and i will go to a college that starts in June. And i plane on letting know around here how that company is keeping me from helping the work force in nursing. I don't know who i can also write to about this that might take interest and can possibly make a change for other qualified disabled people to get certified. :nurse: :redpinkhe:yeah:

2014steph · May 27, 2014

I see that it's been a while since this post. I have to ask you how provide perennial care with one hand. I am also disabled on the left side of my body with C.P. and in a cna course. I just want some insight on the typical skills a cna performs and how you handle them!!!!

2014steph · May 27, 2014

Have you been to minority nurse.com it is for students and nurses who are disabled.