I am getting ready to start classes to become a CNA. I know this is no glamorous job, and I have never considered anything career/job oriented within the medical arena, but let me tell you how my decision was made to start on this road.
I found out that I was pregnant in April, because I had just turned 40, I had to get used to all of the "advanced maternal age" comments and the concerns about defects, premature labor, and low birth weight...you name it. I went through all of the blood work, the amniocentesis, ultrasounds, yadda yadda. My baby girl was still doing okay, nothing out of the ordinary for any normal birth.
My husband and I were looking forward to our new (albeit late) addition to our family and were making preparations for the arrival of our Christmas baby (December 20th). However, on November 4th, we discovered that she had gotten herself wrapped up in her umbilical cord and we lost her.
We were able to see her, and hold her and say our goodbyes with our families by our side. But the amazing thing was the care and concern of the CNA's, nurses, and my ever-caring OB/GYN. I was allowed to talk about my feelings when they came to "visit", I was told about some of their hardships that made me realize that I wasn't the only one who was going through such a loss or had ever gone through such a loss.
From my hospital room I became aware that if I could give the same kind of comfort through a word or deed just as my caregivers had been doing, even for a minute. To give someone peace of mind for one minute, it would be worth it.
What my hospital caregivers gave to me during those three days in the hospital will be with me for the rest of my life. They helped me start down the path to heal mentally and spiritually, not just physically from the first day that we lost my precious angel.:redbeathe
BSM, you and your family have my condolences as well. :heartbeat:icon_hug: Congratulations on your decision to join us. I would be honored to have you on my team.
liebling5, MSN, RN
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BSM, you and your family have my condolences as well.
:heartbeat:icon_hug: Congratulations on your decision to join us. I would be honored to have you on my team. 