Accepted...but not excited

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I got a call from the one...and only school I applied letting me know that I was accepted to the program. The coordinator sounded excited, but I had to fake my excitement.

I work as a CNA at a hospital where I get the chance to float to every unit, and gain experience. My excitement died when I started working as a CNA. I noticed how the nurses here are overworked and don't get the time to spend with patients.

We're always running like chickens with their heads cut off. The nurses had so many things to do during their shift. If they stay a minute over-time it goes in their evalution as lack of time manegament. They don't even have time to go to the bathroom.:crying2:

The other day the DON was interviewing for two positions, and she asked me to be in the interview with her. She asked me to pay really close attention to the candidates because she had 800 applicants and wanted the most qualified.

Do I want to be in this situation????

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Only you can answer that question. Go with your gut. It's okay to turn down the offer and go in another direction. I'm sure the next person on the waitlist will be thrilled. ;) Seriously though, before you do anything weigh the pros and cons. Will you regret it down the road if you don't go? Will you regret it if you do? You've got some hard questions to answer... but definitely answer them before sinking money, blood, sweat and tears into a nursing program.

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Remember there ARE nursing positions that do not require to be stretched so thin -- doctor's office, community health, education, etc. try to remember that the nurses you see are only a small slice of the nursing profession. Remember what pulled you in to nursing -- remember there are so many different outlets you can specialize in and find your niche. Do you think your life will be any easier as a CNA -- with the same amount of running around, and less than half the pay?

Just trying to be encouraging, but of course only you know what is best for you. I hope you find peace & happiness whatever you choose!

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Indeed! I've got some heavy duty thinking to do. For sure, I'm not goin to get tuition reimbuserment from my current employer.

I was a CNA at nother facility were I saw myself as a nurse. I left because the hospital I work in now is only 4 minutes away from my house. I spoke with my previous supervisor and he said I have a job there as soon as I graduate NS.

Thanks for the advice though. I think, I'm just burnt out from my 12-hour shifts. Staying as a CNA is not an option though.

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I got a call from the one...and only school I applied letting me know that I was accepted to the program. The coordinator sounded excited, but I had to fake my excitement.

I work as a CNA at a hospital where I get the chance to float to every unit, and gain experience. My excitement died when I started working as a CNA. I noticed how the nurses here are overworked and don't get the time to spend with patients.

We're always running like chickens with their heads cut off. The nurses had so many things to do during their shift. If they stay a minute over-time it goes in their evalution as lack of time manegament. They don't even have time to go to the bathroom.:crying2:

The other day the DON was interviewing for two positions, and she asked me to be in the interview with her. She asked me to pay really close attention to the candidates because she had 800 applicants and wanted the most qualified.

Do I want to be in this situation????

What you are describing to me sounds MORE like a doctor. Nurses have awesome hours and its great. I think it all depends where you work. And if your excitement died, why did you even try to apply? I worked as a hospital corpsman in the Navy and let me tell you, we do nursing, paramedic and doctor things. Sometimes it was overwhelming but if this is what you love and can handle then Kudos to you. Best of Luck

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