going up nursing ladder

im thinking about going into rn nursing i heard the money was real good. cnas top out too low. how high is the top out for rns and when your and rn do you get automatic health benefits at hospital you work do you get free tuition assistance.

If you are coming into nursing for the money, let me give you a heads up - DON'T.

The money isn't too bad, but the work is hard and stressful, you will earn every penny.

I think that you need to investigate a little more thoroughly what the job entails. You could do this by reading some of the posts in the threads on here, perhaps talking to some nurses, or even seeing if there are places that could give you a little practical experience.

Nursing is all about people - caring, supporting, nursing, and all the hard work that goes with that.

Don't expect any support from management. They have their own agenda

If you don't love it,.nursing can make you miserable. The pay is no where near enough, and if you can't stay awake for a 12hr shift you''ll never make it through nursing school!

How is it that you could be considering going up the nursing ladder, but state in a previous post that you are responsible for giving meds? I'm a little confused here.

Given the fact that you think it is OK to lie on your resume and sleep on the job when it compromises patient care, find a different career path. Nursing is for professionals who act as such, not for people who think that the aforementioned are morally acceptable.

How is it that you could be considering going up the nursing ladder, but state in a previous post that you are responsible for giving meds? I'm a little confused here.

Given the fact that you think it is OK to lie on your resume and sleep on the job when it compromises patient care, find a different career path. Nursing is for professionals who act as such, not for people who think that the aforementioned are morally acceptable.

I totally agree with this. The patients health and safety is a priority here. Besides, a CNA giving meds is outside the scope of practice unless they have been trained as a med aide, which is the practice in Oregon. Besides, nursing is stressful, and you won't be able to avoid 12 hour days.