Dreamer74

I did go back and I am not sure how it is going to go but I plan on giving it my best shot. I think alot of it has to do with me feeling like I am invading the residents privacy when they are being showered etc.... I am hoping that this will pass but it just really makes me uncomfortable and I feel like when I am uncomfortable it then makes the resident feel uncomfortable and that is the last thing I want. This is their home and they need to feel at ease. Also I spend 1/2 my time on one shift (which has been great) and the other 1/2 on a different shift (which is terrible) I have been put with a couple other CNA's and one is so foul mouthed. The CNA was "kidding" with a resident saying the F word and going on and on. The other CNA was busy doing her job and really didn't say much while this was going on, but it made me upset. I don't know if I should have spoke up or just keep my mouth shut since I am new. This continued thru the shift.......

Today was my first day as a NA in a LTC and now I feel that my nursing dream just isn't for me. It took all I had not to bolt for the door. I am suppost to start my CNA classes this week and I don't want the employer to waste their money if I am not able to do the job. If I am miserable I know it will show and the residence deserve more than that. I have just always wanted to work in the health care field having direct patient care but I now feel it is something I am not able to do. I truly takes a SPECIAL person to be able to work in that kind of atmosphere. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Congrats.......I am taking Anatomy this spring 2010 and I am scared out of my mind. Any advice?????

I am still working on my prereq. and I was planning on applying to nursing school, but I keep having thoughts about respiratory therapy. I was hoping to get an honest opinion from a nurse. I am really interested in respiratory therapy but everyone tells me they are not respected, not paid well etc..... and that I should not waste my time and to go for nursing instead. Please let me know your advice. Thanks