HospiceCarer

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1. I actually like being a CNA - should I become an RN?

   HospiceCarer replied to HospiceCarer's topic in General Nursing

   I wanted to thank everyone for the great information. One of the things that scares me away from the idea of just staying where I am indefinitely is that I don't think the non-profit that I work for is very stable. I love what we do at our facility, ...

2. I actually like being a CNA - should I become an RN?

   HospiceCarer replied to HospiceCarer's topic in General Nursing

   That's great advice. I am really lucky in that my local community college has a great nursing program. We also have a university very close by that is well known for its BSN program. The university offers a RN to BSN bridge program that I've heard re...

3. if employers cant ask about children during an interview

   HospiceCarer replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   I love this answer. I've used this answer to respond to noisy people asking about when I am going to have children, why I don't have children, and similar things that they really aren't close enough to me to have any business asking. My boss, the adm...

4. I actually like being a CNA - should I become an RN?

   HospiceCarer posted a topic in General Nursing

   After years of volunteering at a small LTC facility, I was laid off from my job in an unrelated technical field and I started working there as a CNA. I was constantly stressed about finding another job in an area with a terribly high unemployment rat...

5. How do you handle the smells and control your gag reflex?

   HospiceCarer replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

   I have used the chapstick trick and occasionally do smell something that makes me just stop inhaling - LOL. I just wanted to reiterate though that it really won't be a big deal once you get into patient care. I work at a small LTC facility specializi...