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1. Bad experience as CNA :(

   gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in CNA/MA

   Update: I am having no luck... I submit hospital applications, at least one per day. They have told me that other applicants have more experience. Feeling a bit discouraged but hanging in there...

2. Bad experience as CNA :(

   gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you!! My family has been very supportive during this tough decision, and even though my Mom's not a nurse, she mentioned how I'm better off from having this difficult job because it has prepared me for other difficult experiences that will come...

3. Bad experience as CNA :(

   gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks so much Here I Stand! Yes, I realize the elderly people who are combative are either not themselves anymore most of the time, or in some cases, they are trying to get kicked out on purpose because they think that they'll be able to go home. An...

4. Bad experience as CNA :(

   gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in CNA/MA

   This gives me hope! I was hoping to stay at the LTC facility for 6 months and barely made it through a few. I'm glad your hospital experience allowed you to learn more, I'm super eager to see more than what LTC has to offer! :)

5. Bad experience as CNA :(

   gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you Karou!!! It does feel brutal :/ I've been applying to a lot of hospital jobs and I'm really hoping to land an interview on a Med/surg floor! They contacted me for a phone interview and now I'm just waiting to hear back from the next person ...

6. Bad experience as CNA :(

   gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you GrnTea!!! This was so nice to hear. I will definitely check out the specialties tab!! I can't wait to get my nursing degree. Thank you for the wonderful compliment and for sharing your positivity with me!! I will definitely keep in touch :)...

7. Bad experience as CNA :(

   gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in CNA/MA

   Bashar.RN, thank you for your response!! I feel the same exact way.... 5 out of 9 of my patients were fall risks the other day, and I was so busy running around when their bed alarms were going off because all of them kept getting up by themselves. I...

8. Bad experience as CNA :(

   gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in CNA/MA

   That is so nice to hear!!! Thank you, lovesongajp. I've been applying to hospitals like crazy and hopefully something will come through! I'm glad you love your job as an RN :)

9. Bad experience as CNA :(

   gizm0 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am currently a student who wants to become a nurse so badly. I'm doing a few more prereqs for an accelerated BSN program since I already have a bachelor's degree. I did a CNA class and started working at a nursing home a few months ago, as my first...

10. Accelerated second degree BSN programs in Michigan?

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in General Students

    Hey! Did you ever find out about MSU and OU? Best of luck!!!

11. Non-nursing degree... OPTIONS?

    gizm0 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there everyone, I will be graduating with a non-nursing bachelor's degree at the end of this semester (BS in health sciences/biology). However, I have decided that I really, really want to be a nurse, hopefully a family nurse practitioner someday....

12. 2 Patient Bathing Refusal Scenarios

    gizm0 replied to valliloves's topic in CNA/MA

    I've just completed my CNA training and haven't actually been employed yet, but my thoughts are that the patient has the right to refuse, just like you said. However, my instructor encouraged us to try to get them to consent without hassling them or ...

13. University of Michigan (U of M) Accelerated Second Degree Program Fall '14

    gizm0 replied to pjane's topic in Michigan

    Hi guys! I know this is about a year old but I'll be applying to the next cohort! What did your experiences end up being, if you were accepted? GPA, volunteering, work experience etc. thank you! :)

14. Accelerated second degree BSN programs in Michigan?

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in General Students

    Hi SopranoKris!! MSU is actually one of the top choices I've been looking into! I just need to find a school where I can take pharmacology and pathophysiology... They won't accept my school's version of them :/ good luck on your future endeavors ! Kr...

15. Accelerated second degree BSN programs in Michigan?

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in General Students

    Hi Haider08, thanks for the response! It's actually funny, I spoke to an OU ABSN advisor a few months ago and she informed me that I may want to consider retaking an intro biology class I got a B in... even though it was molecular & cellular biol...