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Thank you for the honesty.

Thank you for your reply. I have learned some workarounds, and the longer I am on the job, the better I become at them: carrying with my stronger arm, as you said. If a resident is cooperative and can help me out by turning themselves when possible, taking advantage of that, etc. There are days when manual bp can be difficult, but I can use the vitals cart (though I try to do manual unless it's a terrible day). And, I've started PT, and am looking into acupuncture as recommended by one of the nurses I work with. I understand the problem of having to do the work of others, and I try to do things myself before I ask for help from another CNA. At my facility, we are not allowed to do hoyers or sit-to-stands alone, thankfully. Some people still do it alone, but I don't, for the resident's safety, as well as mine.

The severity varies, but it is located in my hands.

Hello, all! This is my first time submitting in this forum. I am currently a new CNA, planning to enter an LVN program next July. My main issue is not anything academic - it's neuropathy, which I've been experiencing since my first bout of cancer/chemo (September 2014), but worst after my second bout (finished chemo June 2015). As a CNA, I cannot do the job to the physical ability of many coworkers, but each day is different. Some patients can move one day, but not the next. I'm not dissatisfied - I'm just wondering how fellow aspiring nurses feel. Any and all feedback is appreciated!