wildside50

I recently completed a CNA class at my local community college as part of my Nursing curriculum. I'm not yet accepted into a nursing program; the CNA class is just a first step into acceptance. But here's something I learned. I hated being a CNA. The class was fine, and I was sorta excited about going to clinical for the class. For the most part, my clinical experience was horrible. I wanted to help people; I felt like I was a thorn in unhappy old people's side. I want to be a nurse because I want to help people. But wiping the perineum of someone who has no idea where they are or what I'm doing for them is almost too heart wrenching. Am I barking up the wrong tree? Or is there a place in nursing for someone who maybe can't handle caring for the senile, but still wants to help people? I feel at once encouraged and lost. It's difficult. I just want to hear from those who've been in the business...