MistyLou

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have you tried searching for examples of therapeutic communication on the net? I HATE process recordings. We do one each qtr and then for psych we did 4!!!

I'm confused by that too. By "detaching" are you insinuating that they have a hard time separating wiping butts/doing bed baths from delagating those tastk to the butt wipers/bed bath givers? :rotfl: If so, that's one of the most hilarious things I've ever heard of. Our instructors at my school tell us that the CNA's/STNA's/Care Techs tend to do extremely well in the program. As a PCT, I can insert foleys/NG's which as a 4th qtr nursing student haven't been able to do clinically. Back to the original post........ working as a CNA/STNA/PCT definitely won't hurt you. If your're school doesn't require you to be a CNA/STNA, then they will teach you everything you need to know in order to do so. For me, it has helped make me comfortable in giving care.

You'd be surprised what you retain! Our A&P instructor had us do the same thing by making out a table and memorizing it. I have an exam Tuesday in Pharm over the Endocrine system and so much of that exact stuff is on our exam. It actually makes sense THIS time around though. Good luck to the OP on your exam!

I never worked as an STNA/CNA before starting nursing school and received high marks clinically; however, I always felt unprepared/uncoordinated and uncomfortable. 3 qtrs later I was still feeling the same way. I was offered a tech position from one of the nursing supervisors and am so glad that I took it. It has helped to ease the tension in every way.

I typed out the documentation for a normal head to toe assessment and taped it to the back of my clipboard. As I'm doing my head to toe I have my clipboard right there and look over it before I leave the pt's room and if there's anything I missed, I can just go back and do it.

I'm taking A&P 2 along with my 2nd quarter clinicals. I actually enjoy A&P, so I'm looking forward to it.

The CNA's in the facilities I've been in aren't allowed to pass meds. I'm surprised they can in other places?!?

In the Perry & Potter Fundamentals of Nursing book, it teaches that the right "documentation" is the 6th right.

I'm getting ready to start my second quarter, so coming up with nursing dx is new to me. I looked up amniocentesis in my book, and the 3 listed are: 1. Anxiety r/t threat to self and fetus, unknown future 2. Decisional conflict r/t choice of tx pending results of test 3. Risk for infection r/t invasive procedure or rupture of amniotic membranes As far as interventions: 1. Use presence, touch (with permission), verbalization and demeanor to remind clients that they are not alone and to encourage expression or clarification of needs, concerns, unknowns, and questions. 2. Give the client time and permission to express feelings associated with decision making. 3. Observe and report signs of infection such as redness, warmth, discharge, and increased body temp. As far as an intervention for the infection r/t rupture of membranes, I would list it as a "potential" or change it to just the risk for infection r/t invasive procedure and list the #3 intervention above. HTH.....like I said. I'm new at this and am learning like the rest of us. Good luck!