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Seeing things and touching/cleaning things are different issues for me. I don't think I could clean human feces, vomit, etc on a daily basis. Help me to get the big picture, please. How would an LPN's day to day duties differ from a CNA's?

I know there's no avoiding it altogether, but are there areas of work where it is less common? I would think it is MOST common in Hospice or nursing home type situations, right?

I know I couldn't cut it in a nursing home or similar. What do you all recommend for someone who is not so good with vomit, snot, poop, etc? My husband has a pilonidal abscess that I've been taking care of for about a month now. Before this, I never had any interest in medicine. I didn't think I could handle it. I'm not going to lie - when the doctor showed me how to do it, and I actually did it, I nearly passed out soon after. I've had to do daily changing/dressing and haven't had any trouble since the first time. But I know I cannot handle hearing and seeing someone vomit, and snot omg...I can't even look or I gag. Is it possible for me to do any type of nursing?? I'm extremely compassionate and caring. Just have a weak stomach.