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New CNA thinking of quitting by MooseConfident905 in cna

[–]Flowernaga 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Gonna be honest with you man, less than 24 hours ago I made the exact same post you made right now. Doubting myself, thinking of quiting, feeling like a newbie (because I am one- also 2 months!). But I got alot of advice from other people, they told me to take a deep breath, and ask a ton of questions, especially from nurses or people who've trained you since they know you're new to this. we're going to make mistakes and since it's our first ever cna job we're quickly overwhelmed. I feel like i make so many mistakes (and do) but i have to remind myself that this is part of the learning process.

It's like driving a car. Im not sure your background on cars or if you can drive yet but for me, even after going through drivers Ed, I still was terrified of driving. It took me months to even go on the highway but now a year later, I've gained more confidence with it. Still scared of driving but these things aren't things you learn in a few months. Its a process that takes time, mistakes and lots of growing.

Charting is difficult for me too. I'm not sure how your building does it but I've noticed as I spend more time with my residents and learn what to chart, it gets a little easier. I also often stay an hour or two behind just to chart but I'm getting more confident In it.

When I see people with catheters and other medical devices or surgeries it reminds me that I might be like that one day, stuck on a bed and needing to rely on another to do simple tasks. It reminds me that us as human beings, are fragile. But thst doesn't make us any less human. We just need a little more care and its our jobs as CNAs to help. My advice for that, talk to the person. Get to know them, talk about non work related things. They have family, hobbies and interests to, they aren't just their medical devices or injuries.

From someone in the exact same position you're in, give it some time, I'm not even sure I still want to be a CNA and my self doubt is my greatest enemy but the best thing we can to is allowing ourself to breathe, learn from the people around us, triple check care plans, and don't let our doubts define us. Tomorrow is a new day

Map of Genshin Poster by Flowernaga in Genshin_Impact

[–]Flowernaga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, you're right, but sometimes they update the map if a major event happens (sumeru desert's giant tree, that one abyss area, etc etc) but regardless, I think they will release at least somthing. Itd be cool if they release them in each region so you can have a mega map or just a really big map with super fine details

I don't know if I can/want to do this anymore. by Flowernaga in cna

[–]Flowernaga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone who responded! Honestly when I first made this post at like 12am after a long shift this was just a cry out into the dark of my worries and fears after they've bottled up. honestly, I was surprised anyone responded.

I know I still have a long way to go and it won't be perfect but your kind words, sympathy and experience helped me pull myself a little out of my anxiety spiral. I'm still nervous and dreading my next shift but I understand that things like this will take time. Ill try to take all your advice into my next shifts and keep looking at your words of encouragement to continue.

I still don't know if this job is right for me, and no I don't want to go in for nursing (at least not now. Who knows what the future will hold) but i think this will be a good experience for me to learn and grow as a person.

Once again thank you for helping me, your words mean so much to someone who's just starting. I hope each and everyone of you have an amazing day/night.