Hello,

Well, two tests into my CNA class and I have an A.  I hope I do well on the practical work, where we apply what we've learned in class.  There are so many types of beds to make up, each one a little differently.  The fresh sheets must feel great to a patient.  The blood pressure cuff is hard to work for me; it gives me high blood pressure!  We had our clinic orientation this week, and will start working with patients next week.  It is unfamiliar territory I am charting, but I believe that this is where I am supposed to be at this time in my life - to show God's light and love through me, to people who need TLC.

'Till next time,
Stephanie  

Patient Focus - TLC

Hello,

Well, I started my class.  There was an overflow of students and many on the waiting list.  The information is quite medical in nature, so hopefully students have a grasp of basic anatomical and physiological terms.  The instructors, all nurses themselves, are a "crack-up", but still impart all necessary information.

There is a lot of responsibility that the CNA has to perform.  The crux of the matter is that patient is your focus, and to make there life as comfortable as possible while they are recovering.  The CNA also takes vital signs, and reports changes to the nurse.  Part of the job is knowledge, and part is TLC.  I like both.  I wonder if there is a TLC major in college?  LOL

They went over end-of-life, which particularly interests me since I hope to do Hospice care.  I find compassion, spirituality, and comfort in the thought and act of providing care for these patients and their families.  I hope to provide conscientious, and loving care to all my patients.

'Til next time,
Stephanie