Nervous about starting SRNA training

student_girl · Jan 21, 2006

Hi meltedharmony! Welcome to allnurses!

Well, it's true that compared to nursing, being an aid is dull.:imbar But, I like being an aid 'cause it gives you experience with pts. And while you're an srna, you have many opportunities to have wonderful contacts with interesting people. Plus, you build experience and get to hear and see stuff you'll see in school!

Don't worry, you'll thank yourself later when you have a heads up! :)

Good Luck:icon_hug:

SG

Daytonite, BSN, RN · Jan 21, 2006

The biggest is the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped others who could not do for themselves. This is what drives most of us to stay in nursing.

You have to shrug off the negative comments and negative thinking of the people around you. Their crystal balls must come with attitudes and opinions. My crystal ball only gives me facts. Negative comments from others will hold you back and prevent you from doing things that will be the most meaningful to you in your life. Those who are not in the nursing or medical care business have no idea of what goes on in these professions. They tend to first think of the blood, poop and guts. I've been in nursing for 30 years, kiddo, and I can tell you it is so-o-o-o-o much more than that. I have had patients "touch" me and teach me things that I never would have had the opportunity to learn. In return, I am sure that I have touched and affected the lives of hundreds of patients with whom I have come into contact. It has given a meaning to my life. What better way to live than to know that you are doing something important and affecting other people's lives in a positive way? It also buys good karma for your soul. :chuckle

casi, ASN, RN · Jan 21, 2006

I was a bit worried about being a nursing assistant too. I've worked over a year now as a CNA and it's the most amazing job I've ever had. The residents I get the oppertunity to care for are absolutely amazing.

Some days are bad, and can be rather disgusting. Try having 5 dementia residents with the stomach flu... that was crazy.

But there are more good stories than bad. There is nothing more rewarding then having pt. or resident show you how much they appreciate what you do.