alleeRN

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1. CNA to RN

   alleeRN replied to Mary3010's topic in General Nursing

   It is not quicker becoming a CNA first. BUT it is extremely helpful as you are exposed to patient care. I was a CNA for 4 years before becoming an RN. I have learned so much, how to take vital signs, blood sugars, EKG's, collecting specimens, turning...

2. 2018 Nurse Salary

   alleeRN replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

   Location: Massachusetts Experience: 2 years, ADN Specialty: Psych inpatient and Eating Disorder inpatient Facility: small 2 unit facility located near Boston Base Pay: $33 Differentials: Evening, night & weekend = 1.50 evening, 2.50 nights, 2.50...

3. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

   alleeRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   I have been both. As a CNA that many people do not care about their hygiene. As a nurse, I should've chosen another career. Nursing is so hard, so so so HARD! Patients yell at you, get mad at you when they want their meds and its not due. That you to...