JT23

First of all, congrats! Any notes or study materials you are willing to share? I take my exam in 3 weeks and am so anxious! So far I did the NAPNAP review, have made tons of flashcards, read the Lippincott review book and all have done all of those questions (back of book and online), I have done statpearls questions, and plan to do the PNCB questions the week of (I am taking acute care, but was told by co-workers to get the acute and primary care questions from PNCB). I wish I had compiled a common diagnosis list with main things that make them stand out like you mentioned, I do have this on most of my flashcards. I will take any and all advice!

I have been a CNA at a nursing home for a month now and I thought it would be a good way to gain some experience in the nursing field. My plan is to become a nurse anesthetist; I want to work in an OR and I want to help save and enhance lives. However, I don't like my job as a CNA and now I am worried that nursing may be the wrong path for me. Is a job in a nursing home as a CNA similar to the jobs I will have once I get my RN in a hospital setting and then later when I get my CRNA? I enjoy the residents who I help take care of, I love listening to their stories and getting to know them. I also love getting to take vitals. Unfortunately I feel as though my work day consist of giving multiple showers, lifting people with my belt or a machine, feeding people and changing diapers or helping people on and off of the toilet. I also have a nurse in charge of me who is constantly screaming at all of the CNA's. She is never happy or satisfied and there is no teamwork. I honestly just can not stand the job anymore. I feel miserable at work. Basically I just want to know if nursing school is going to be a mistake. Also if there are any RNs or CRNAs who have previously been a CNA I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Thanks!