I agree with this. I wouldn't consider myself a "people person." I'm friendly and I care about people, but I prefer to keep to myself most of the time. I don't think this will make me a bad nurse.
SirenoftheSea replied to medical123's topic in Pre-Nursing
So the COMPASS test is similar to the GED? I should do fine then. I had to take the GED test because I had to drop out of HS, and they said I was in the top 5% of GED graduates in my state. (Sorry, I know this isn't my thread, but I found it helpfu...
SirenoftheSea replied to SirenoftheSea's topic in LPN/LVN Students
Don't even get me started on math. I'm the worst at it. Thankfully, the only math course I'll have to take for my LPN program is "Contemporary Mathematics." I've heard it's easier than College Algebra. Still dreading it though... Why does one need to...
SirenoftheSea replied to SirenoftheSea's topic in CNA/MA
Thank you all for the wonderful, informative responses! I'm still undecided on what to do at this point, but you all have been so helpful. I think one of the things that really bothers me is the pay. CNA's just aren't paid enough for all that they ha...
My plan is to become a LPN, but I'm pondering becoming a CNA first. I just have a few questions for you CNA's out there: ~ Do CNA's have the option of working nights? ~ How many hours/days a week do you generally work? ~ What was school/training like...