daniellevw

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1. Nursing not for me?

   daniellevw replied to ILnosaben's topic in General Students

   I can relate to your situation because I myself was there last month. I had been working towards nursing and I like you never had a reason to go into nursing. I worked in healthcare during my time in the Air Force and took some pre-reqs for nursing...

2. Called for an interview at ALF-need advice please!

   daniellevw posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Am posting here because I need a little advice. I have worked as a resident aide at an assisted living facility and a geriatric nursing assistant at a nursing home to gain some experience before nursing school and it wasn't too bad. However, I di...

3. Acne and working with patients

   daniellevw replied to Vegemite's topic in CNA/MA

   I started breaking out when I worked at a nursing home. I worked in the dementia unit and one old lady would say something about it. She was really confused and she thought that she spread something to my face. When I was giving care she was like ...

4. Nursing School Not For Me

   daniellevw replied to daniellevw's topic in General Students

   Wow, it was great to read all of your posts. I actually feel a lot better about my decision. I spoke with the dean and she understood and withdrew me from nursing school. I got all of my money back. I feel a little bit of guilt because I have wor...

5. Nursing School Not For Me

   daniellevw posted a topic in General Students

   I just started nursing school last week and am realizing nursing is not for me. I don't like it and it took me 3 years of trying to get to nursing school and now that I am finally here I realize it's not what I want in a career. But, I know that is...

6. need words of encouragement please

   daniellevw posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello, I just started a job at a LTCF as a GNA. I was pulled off orientation early, but I won't even get into all of that. The bottom line is that I have mixed feelings about the job and I applaud all CNA's . I work in the dementia unit and have a...

7. Newish CNA needs advice please!

   daniellevw replied to daniellevw's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks for the input everyone. It really helps put things into perspective. I have decided to take the position at the LTC facility. I know it will be hard work, but I'm sure it will be worth it in the long run (financially and for my future caree...

8. Newish CNA needs advice please!

   daniellevw posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Okay, so I currently work as an RA at an Assisted Living Facility. I enjoy working there-I like my co-workers, residents, but I don't like the hours, the pay is crap at $8.50/hr, the commute is 30 minutes each way and the additional duties suck (was...

9. New GNA-need some input

   daniellevw replied to daniellevw's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi KatieP86, I have only worked two shifts as an orient. Maybe I am getting ahead of myself, but I'm already dreading going to work and I feel somewhat down about it. The ALF that I was going to work at pays about 5 dollars less than the position ...

10. New GNA-need some input

    daniellevw posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello all, I just starting working at a LTC and am trying to decide if it's the right fit for me. I got my LNA license in New Hampshire in August and moved to Maryland shortly after. I was offered a job about a week ago at a LTC care facility as a ...