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EternalDivide posted...

I suppose that's interesting. Personally there's things I know that happen but I'm better off not ever seeing it. Although I can take blood but I can't do vomit and poop.

God bless them but I don't know how or why anyone gets into the nursing profession.

Man this surgery was nothing in terms of gross factor. I work as a nurse tech (which pretty much is a CNA) outside of school. I change diapers, empty out urinals, foley cather bags, colostomy pouches, get basins for vomit, etc all the time. Most of it, I have became desensitized too and handle pretty good. The thing I struggle with the most is diarrhea especially the smell... I can deal with the visuals and the task. But the smell is difficult. I try to use masks and pursed lip breathing to get through it when its severe. The pursed lip breathing not only minimizes smell but taste as well. Breathing through your mouth has its own consequences for smells that pungent.

But with all that being said, I used to have the same feelings as you. "I could never do ____ and ____". "Why would anyone want to be a CNA/Nurse". Yet here I am years later doing it all. Didn't think I would ever be able to do half the things I do now. I wont bore the boards with my life story of why I decided to go for nursing but just know it was fairly recent development in my life. I'll say this. If you want something bad enough, you will be amazed of what you can adapt to over time.

Also if I can say a few things I like so far about this career. I like the subject material and hands on nature of the profession. But if one thing gives me a passion for the field is the patient interaction. Getting to know real humans and help them during health crisis of their life. Forming bonds with these patients is truly a rewarding experience.
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