it isn't hard to understand if you have had the priviledge of being a cna. in ltc, teamwork is a must. i worked in ltc as a cna and i still say to this day that is was the worst job i ever had. the...
I have the same problem....reading comprehension. I am more of a "hands on person". If you show me how to do it, then I can do it. About your question...there are numerous online study guides. I have...
GaGal777 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing
I live in Tennessee and I am not sure if it is just in Tennessee or the United States but someone is trying make it mandatory for everyone to have health insurance. I understand the problems with not...
How ironic is this? I am (was) going through the same decision process. I thought about becoming an LPN then bridging over to RN but....the college I am going to does not offer LPN, only RN. I would...
GaGal777 replied to Salt-of-the-earth's topic in General Nursing
Where were you when I was a CNA many moons ago? At the LTC I worked, there was NO teamwork, whatsoever! The Cna's refused to help each other, Cna's had their "cliques". The Lpn's thought all they were...
:heartbeat :heartbeat :heartbeat :heartbeat Hi! I had been contemplating for a very long time about becoming an RN due to bi-polar disorder. Like yourself, I am stable with meds and know what my...
GaGal777 replied to GaGal777's topic in Psychiatric
Thanks a million for your help. While working in a state psychiatric hospital, it became my passion. Not to mention personal experiences with family members and friends with mental illnesses. But you...
I had a problem when I worked in a Nursing Home many moons ago. There was absolutely NO TEAMWORK. If I asked someone to help sit a patient with no arms or legs in a wheelchair, co-workers would say...
Hey there! I understand what you are going through. I am wanting to get my feet wet. I am 45 years old, with a disability and as bad as I want to be a RN, I am not sure I can handle it mentally or...
Thank You Very Much, Opensesame! I didn't go to a nursing instructor because they ARE so busy and it doesn't have to be an "in person" research interview. It just has to be in my field, which is...
Hello everyone! I am currently taking pre-requisites for nursing school but trying to think ahead. I already know I want to specialize in Psychiatric Nursing. It's been my passion for years. What do I...