DustinShadbolt

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1. Being a male increase your chances

   DustinShadbolt replied to koran120's topic in Male Students

   My school had no being a male bonus. Now maybe when you get into the the job world they might give you a .000001% boost for being a male, but I doubt it. Some programs may or may not give you a higher preference since you are a male. Just work yo...

2. lpn or rn

   DustinShadbolt replied to nurse2beomoola's topic in LPN/LVN

   If you are aiming to work at an LTC, LPN is a great way to do it. You'll make a steady and decent check. It would be a great way to see if you are interested in going farther before you spend the money and time to become an RN. My own story: I'm ...

3. Is becoming a LPN worth it?

   DustinShadbolt replied to Jeisikah's topic in LPN/LVN

   I think it is. You will always hear about LPN's being cut. My mom has heard the same thing for the last 10+ years. They dwindle down and then surge up again due to the cost of LPN vs RN salary just like any other career. Being a LPN is what you m...

4. CNA TO LPN

   DustinShadbolt replied to Aongroup1990's topic in LPN/LVN

   A lot of nursing homes offer scholarships and tuition assistance for any full-time/part-time employees that are attempting to further their education I notice your profile says you are from NW Indiana. There is a nursing home group that offer a full...

5. how long do i need to study for teas test?

   DustinShadbolt replied to Hibbzem17's topic in TEAS

   Do a practice test or two. It's a lot of common knowledge. Study what you know you will be weak at. Most importantly don't psych yourself out.

6. Is being a CNA a good choice for me?

   DustinShadbolt replied to jadabraxton96's topic in Geriatric

   Get your CNA license. Some nursing programs will offer some credit in their program for your CNA experience. I even got out of a lab course because I am a CNA. It is a physically demanding job. It comes with the field. As a nurse, there are tim...

7. Male Nurses and CNA's

   DustinShadbolt replied to Rn 1979's topic in Men

   Just remember why you are there and the rest seems to not even matter. I just started as a CNA and I understand the bedbath comment you made. Just remember that you are providing care to the resident. I always made it a habit to ask the resident i...

8. How many scrubs do you own?

   DustinShadbolt replied to Mell101's topic in CNA/MA

   None our local LTC facility doesn't allow scrubs polo shirts and khakis.

9. Can you get a CNA job without attending a formal CNA program?

   DustinShadbolt replied to nrod's topic in CNA/MA

   One of my local hospitals doesn't require you to be certified (however, that's about to change soon like really soon). If the hospital is a part of a big network like IU Health here in Indiana, you can almost bet they would want to see the class com...

10. Application for CNA?

    DustinShadbolt replied to kevintheflip's topic in CNA/MA

    You should always take your information with you. I've had an employer in the past that wasn't in the nursing field that didn't allow the application to be taken home. It's something you should be prepared for in general. Like i_love_patient_care,...

11. First day of clinicals, really nervous!

    DustinShadbolt replied to JTinKY's topic in CNA/MA

    Just remember that you are still a student. It's okay to ask questions and ask for help. Don't feel like you have to know it all and have it mastered before you leave the facility this weekend. Sometimes you might even get help from the residents....

12. Nurses laid off - Thanks to Obamacare

    DustinShadbolt replied to amygarside's topic in Activism

    While this is very off-topic, your hate might be misplaced. If you are upset because of "a budget hasn't yet been put in place", you need to look at Congress. They are responsible for the budget approval process. On-topic: I believe this has very l...

13. Pregnant! When to tell supervisor?

    DustinShadbolt replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!

14. Jobs for cna

    DustinShadbolt replied to keke1982's topic in CNA/MA

    This pretty much sums it up. It takes a lot of persistence to get a job. Hopefully it works out for you. :)