Is there a spot for CNA's on this forum?

You are welcome to post here...there are CNAs that post here and joing the discussions.....we don't exclude anyone....there are people at all levels of nursing.

Please, private message me.

Sharon

"stuck in investment banking"....you have a world of opportunity where you are......

Thanks! I'm looking to take CNA classes in NYC and since I didn't see a specific spot, I figured it would be seen here. I am currently "stuck" in an admin position in an investment bank working from 7:30am-5:30pm. Hours NOT flexible, so I figured a CNA job would help with that problem, meanwhile give me the patient care experience that I need to be a better nurse...

I've been told, though, that if I do become a CNA, that I'd be turned off from the idea of being a nurse. Has anyone experienced this?

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Becoming a CNA might turn you away from nursing, in which case you'll have found out before going to the trouble and expense of nursing school. Of course, giving up a "good" job to become a CNA is a big step, but one of my classmates did just that, and he was glad. Many of my classmates already were CNAs, or worked elsewhere in the healthcare field. My own job entailed somewhat less direct patient care than a CNAs, but was still helpful, and offered the flexible hours I needed for school. Most of the nurses I work with say those who "come up through the ranks" have a definite head start as nurses.

I don't know of a specific CNA forum--might not be a bad idea--but there are nursing student and even pre-nursing student forums you might want to check out, and I can tell you from experience you'll learn a lot from the general nursing boards. Anyway, you're welcome here, and good luck!

Uh, it might appear I was implying that CNA was not a "good" job. That isn't what I meant. It's hard work, often nasty, and woefully underpaid, but some employers will schedule you around school, and it is good experience. I know people who've done it for years with no intention of going to nursing school. With increasing patient complexity, a lot of basic nursing care is actually done by the CNAs: baths, toileting, turns, vital signs, and sometimes even ambulation. Much of this you'll learn in the first semester of nursing school, and a lot of it isn't rocket science. Still, the CNAs in my class didn't seem to have nearly as much trouble taking BPs, for example, and that can save significant time on assessments. Anyway, I hope that helps.

"stuck in investment banking"....you have a world of opportunity where you are......

"A world of opportunity" does not necessarily translate into "I am happy in my career" or "I feel as though my work is meaningful".

CNA's are nurses to.........Dont let anyone tell you differently. You just have a different job description and responsibilities. CNA's, RN's, LPN's, NA's, and so forth all contribute to the circle of care........Nursing care that is

CNA's are nurses to.........Dont let anyone tell you differently. You just have a different job description and responsibilities. CNA's, RN's, LPN's, NA's, and so forth all contribute to the circle of care........Nursing care that is

AMEN! It is my thought too!!!!!! :)

AMEN! It is my thought too!!!!!! :)

Yes, thank you. I'm a CNA, have been for 11 years before deciding to study nursing. I work now at a large teaching hospital and love my work. I actually wonder if I'll miss giving bed bathes when I graduate, but I know I will love nursing. THe only thing I don't like is being a slave to lazy nurses, but that is rare and nurses who talk down to me excessively don't get my help. Most nurses and even doctors are great and everyone is greatful for the help. Nursing homes don't have to be as awful as people portray them to be and I've worked in a few good ones, as well as home care, which is my favorite. You'll always be employed, even if underpaid.