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1. Should I get my CNA certification before RN school?

   inprocess replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   In our area, virtually all of the nursing schools require applicants to have their CNA 1 (certified nurse aide) license AND a minimum number hours of paid CNA work experience before they're allowed to enroll in nursing school. The nursing schools do ...

2. Would it be best to be a CNA then an RN?

   inprocess replied to ART_Princess's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Around here, most RN programs require students to have their CNA 1 licenses and some CNA work experience as well before applying to the nursing program. Check your program requirements.

3. Seeking RNs' input on a CNA job dilemma

   inprocess replied to inprocess's topic in General Nursing

   You're right--this hasn't been the easiest place to work. I've had many days with no breaks. I had heard that this facility didn't treat its staff well, and that seems to be the case. The supervisor yells at people, and a couple of weeks ago some CNA...

4. Seeking RNs' input on a CNA job dilemma

   inprocess posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm a nursing student. I was employed in January as a CNA at an assisted living community--part-time, one day a week. I've worked every shift and completed all training, and my reviews have been good. I requested two unpaid days off to attend a previ...

5. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

   inprocess replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

   School nursing comes to mind. You'd need a BSN, and you might need some experience before you get there. But that would work around your daughter's schedule.

6. Is my CNA job in danger?

   inprocess posted a topic in Career Support

   I'm a prenursing student. I began working as a CNA a few weeks ago at an assisted living community. I got sick this week and wasn't sure I would be well enough today to work safely around elderly clients. So yesterday I called in sick and gave them 2...

7. Grievance

   inprocess posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I failed my CNA skills test. My teacher thought I had a good reason to appeal, so I filed a grievance, but NACES denied the grievance. Will this hurt me in the future? Now I'm worried that this will stay in my file forever and the examiner and NACES ...

8. Need some help with NC test!

   inprocess posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I've completed my CNA class and already passed the written NNAAP test, but I've failed the skills test twice. The second time, I missed a total of 4 steps in all 5 skills. How should I study so I know I can pass the skills test? Should I get a tutor?...