Certified Nursing Assistant....

It feels so good to accomplish something you have worked very hard for. I finished my CNA course and passed with an "A"....

I had a great teacher and really fun classmates! I learned a TON and I am super excited for the nursing program!

To become a CNA, part of your hours are spent in a care center, taking care of old people. That was very hard work and it takes a special kind of person to do it. 

I got the chance to follow some GREAT CNA's and some not so great ones. I did my 24 hours at St. George Care and Rehabilitation. On the last day I made every one take a little picture so I would always remember that experience. 

Some of the things I did there were better than others......

Change briefs (a.k.a diapers) not so pleasant

give showers

feed elderly people

make beds... with and without people in them

apply oxygen

send a gentleman to the ER

catheter care

help people get up and in a wheelchair

more brief changes

comb and style hair

paint nails and play dolls

answer call lights

get hit on by old pervert men

talk to and learn about the residents

take vital signs

did i mention brief changes.... I think I did so many, I am scared for life!

get kicked by an old lady while trying to shower her

Some of the happy things I will never forget.

The first time I went I wheeled a darling old lady to the dining room for breakfast and "Ice Ice Baby" was blaring on the radio!

Rosie: "What is that cute boys name?"

ME: "Oh, his name is Austin"

Rosie: "My husbands name was Austin. He was great... but he had a huge nose!"

Mikey and all his hugs and funny hats

Rosie and Ruth

Rosie: giggling...

Me: "What is so funny Rosie?"

Rosie: "I farted!" "Oh I should be ashamed of myself!"

The cute husband and wife that share a room and are soooo in love still

Alzheimer's unit

Ruth singing B.A.N.A.N.A.S

I am very glad it is over, but I learned so much and overall had a very good experience. I gained a whole new respect for nurses and cnas in nursing homes. 

p.s I really hope I die before I have to be put in a place like that......but if not, I hope I have good CNA's to take care of me!