Med Prepouring Question (CNA)

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It is routine for the other caregivers to prepour days ahead of time. :S

I thank you all for every bit of advice and encouragement. I have taken it to heart and I will also DEFINITELY be looking more at the PTA program Dutch. I'd rather put myself through PT school making $35-40k a year doing something I'd be delighted to do every day (and in fact, have already had practice with at times) than eke my way through 8 more years of school making $10.50 an hour. LOL

PS: I just today found the CNA forums...they've moved since the last time I visited here! LOL Sorry I didn't put this thread there!

With your intelligence, insight, and your ability to put your pts' needs before your own, I'm sure you will be most successful in whatever you do.

All the very best to you.

Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.
I never understand why nurses get so upset over this. It is the same as sending a pediatric patient home with a prescription for Mom to fill and give to the child. Nobody gets upset that Mom is not a licensed nurse. Nobody gets riled up over patient's taking their own meds at home without supervision by someone licensed.

You're joking right? Must be...you're talking apples and oranges.

shadchan

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I would wait until you have another job secured. Whether or not you have that certification will make absolutely no difference if something goes wrong. That certification means nothing. The issue is more about what timing that is right for you just be sure to give a 2 week notice and work it till the end.

I've applied at several places already, but I am more confident than I would be otherwise because I "sort of" have a second job - I work at my school's bookstore between and into the first few weeks of each semester, so I should be starting work with them the first or second week of January again. The pay is monthly so I probably wouldn't see the check for two months, but it is honest work in the most friendly environment I've ever been in, and the sad thing is that it only pays $1/hr less than CNA! :lol2:

IF any of my applications makes it (so far they're all per diems which will hopefully work out with my school schedule), I can always put that job on hold if necessary. They understand that I am juggling several aspects of my life right now and are really really flexible. I am honestly blessed in that respect.

Thanks for continuing your advice Dutch, and thank you Valerie for the encouragement. :)

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