Asclepios

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1. Clinical concerns

   Asclepios replied to Asclepios's topic in CNA/MA

   Well, I've noticed (after reading all posts) that I have started some debates about this topic. So allow me to clarify, that I understand there is much more to being a CNA. It just made me feel sad to see this treatment, and I needed to get the feeli...

2. Advice about education

   Asclepios replied to jon1989's topic in Career Support

   oh, btw, if you want to be an RN.. go for the RN, don't really bother with the LPN, you will learn all of that anyways in the RN programs.

3. Advice about education

   Asclepios replied to jon1989's topic in Career Support

   I am a male that is in the process of going to school for my nursing as well (I want to work Critical Care). It varies with everyone, but I will tell you what I am doing. I chose to go through the CNA program first so I could get a hands on view of ...

4. Clinical concerns

   Asclepios posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I just started my clinicals for my CNA course and I have some concerns that I was wondering how common they appear. I realize that this work is tough, and I expected nothing less, but I also believe that we should always place the well being of the r...

5. CNA - worries

   Asclepios replied to Asclepios's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you. I understand that the comfort of the patient is paramount, and i would hate to be a negative factor in that area. As far as memorization, that shouldn't be much of a problem. My mind has a habit of doing that, even when I had no intention ...

6. CNA - worries

   Asclepios replied to Asclepios's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks. Listening to places tell me that I would need to have experience before I could be hired had me rather worried about where i could get that experience.. Thank you, for your greetings and confidence.

7. CNA - worries

   Asclepios replied to Asclepios's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you for your help. I was worried since it is said that I will be a minority (my school says they haven't had a male in the CNA course for quite some years now). But it sounds easier than some tasks I have undertaken. thank you again

8. Which CNA program should I choose????

   Asclepios replied to kungfu_panda's topic in CNA/MA

   Sounds like LIFELINE is the one I would pick. They seem more commited to you and your desire to get the certification. It gives me the feeling of a more professional atmosphere, in comparison to what you have said of the "competition". Good Luck!

9. CNA - worries

   Asclepios replied to Asclepios's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you, thank you. I will indeed keep all of your advise in mind as I journey through this process. Don't worry either.. I am sure I will have many questions as I progress along.

10. CNA - worries

    Asclepios replied to Asclepios's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks Chris, I intend to keep a professional attitude with this career, I have kept it in everything I have done. Plus, I never want to hinder the care of any person that I tend to.

11. agency work / the good bad and ugly of it

    Asclepios replied to angelwings64's topic in CNA/MA

    For myself there were not many options as to where to work (basically two). The first one had been around longer, with more clients. But while I was attempting to get hired they really gave me the run around (ie: saying on the phone they're in the of...

12. CNA - worries

    Asclepios posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I am about to start my CNA course here in a couple of weeks and honestly don't know what to actually expect while in it. I eventually want to be an RN, and hope that this will give me a bit of the experiences that I will need. Does anywone have some ...