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  1. Number of residents

    How many residents are your CNA's assigned. I average 13 and think this is too much! Feedback appreciated. I work in an LTC.
  2. Inappropriate Behavior

    Actually this was the aides first week. I have been volunteering for over 7 weeks at the facility. I had witnessed hugs, just fondly talking to the residents becoming involved with their lives. I just had never witnessed the kissing other than fro...
  3. Sometimes hospitals hire nursing students, have You tried that avenue yet? If that's not possible I would definitely become a CNA, it will give you a very good perspective on the people beneath you after you become an RN. Often the best RN has move...
  4. Inappropriate Behavior

    In an LTC facility, the residents will often ask for hugs...I don't have a problem giving hugs! My question is an activity aide (female) giving hugs and kisses on the cheeks when the residents don't ask for it. Can this be considered inappropriate ...
  5. My experience with CNA class and exams.

    Thanks for sharing, I started my CNA class yesterday and am already stressing over the skills portion.
  6. LPN. or RN

    Thanks. I didn't think about the hospitals actually helping on the tuition.
  7. LPN. or RN

    The BSN program requires CNA certification....the ADN program requires LPN certification. So my first baby step is paying out of pocket to get the CNA class and become certified. Next baby step is getting 2nd shift job so that I can take classes on...
  8. LPN. or RN

    Well first step is CNA, its required to be certified before admittance to the BSN program. Gotta have a job to go to school, so this part is a win-win. In all of the ADN programs being an LPN is a requirement. You may have missed the small print t...
  9. LPN. or RN

    There also is a 4 year school. My mother has been a nurse(BSN) for 30 years. I asked her opinion and she told me just be an Lpn, its not worth it being an RN. I tried to question her further for her reasons, but She wouldn't discuss it further. S...
  10. LPN. or RN

    In the programs in Arkansas the LPN classes can be put toward the ADN program and because they require you to have an LPN before they will admit You to the program.
  11. What is your current LPN salary

    Smiley, where in Arkansas are you. I'm in NEA.
  12. LPN. or RN

    Thanks everyone. Here in Arkansas to get the ADN I have to get my Lpn first. I am definitely going to get my CNA certification first. My step father was not keen on me staying there for the 4 months it took me to get settled into this new location....
  13. Cheesy Activities in LTC

    I started volunteering recently at a ltc facility and have been blown away. Today we played chair-balloon-volleyball. It may sound childish but remember that residents can't take a real hit from a real ball and it got their eye hand coordination go...
  14. LPN. or RN

    I recently relocated due to a nasty divorce, I have been trying to figure out which to do. LPN or BSN. I was waiting for the in-state tuition to kick in before I made a decision. (In Arkansas the wait is only 6 mo ) I really need the opinions of R...
  15. Temple College in Temple,Tx and a job as Cna

    I'm beginning to formulate a plan to move back into the Temple area and need help with a couple of questions. 1) How hard is it to get into the VN program at Temple College. 2) How hard is it to transfer a CNA license to the state of TX. I will be...