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1. 3rd shift roll call!

   NAJ12 replied to Markis's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for opening up this thread and for these comments - I am actually very new to the field, and was just offered a 7P - 7A position in local hospital. First job out of the gate, training was in LTC, so this seems like a dream, but I don't know w...

2. Should I be a CNA -- I'm 44yrs old!!! Is it too late for me?

   NAJ12 replied to CuriousChrys's topic in CNA/MA

   Well, I am just finishing up CNA training, am 49, left the corporate world in a state of burn-out, and love this new training. I just received first job offer as patient care tech for very well regarded local hospital. No, it is definitely not too ...

3. does it matter how long a cna program takes?

   NAJ12 replied to jynxa17's topic in CNA/MA

   Good point - and now I am glad to have decided on the 9-week program, giving me plenty of time to study and to volunteer. Thanks for that, miiszkim0711!

4. does it matter how long a cna program takes?

   NAJ12 replied to jynxa17's topic in CNA/MA

   I've looked into several local programs ranging from 3 weeks solid (5 days/week) to 16 weeks (every Saturday). Personally, I'd prefer the shorter course so I can begin to work sooner, but the one I would like is full - waiting list only. A nurse fr...