BethyC123

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1. What do you actually DO?

   BethyC123 replied to BethyC123's topic in Career Support

   Thank you so much prmenrs. This is very helpful.

2. What do you actually DO?

   BethyC123 posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi! I am pretty sure I want to go into nursing, but I am confused, I guess, about what nurses actually do! I know that there are hundreds of different options, and that nurses do all sorts of things. I am talking mostly about RN's in a metropolita...

3. Aides passing meds

   BethyC123 replied to tookewlandy's topic in General Nursing

   I am a CNA working in an ALF in Washington state. When I first started here I was NOT a CNA, but I was passing meds on my first shift. At first I was very uncomfortable with it, but I read up on all the meds that all the residents were taking and b...

4. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   BethyC123 replied to Severina's topic in Disabilities

   Thank you all for this thread. It is very helpful to read. I am currently a CNA with hopes of becoming an RN. I also suffer from depression/social anxiety/insomnia and have had lots of days where I wonder about my career path. It is good to know ...

5. Relevant math review

   BethyC123 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hello! I am a very eager pre-nursing student finishing up the last of my pre-reqs before I start the nursing program. Math is not my strongest area. I did okay in algebra in high school, but that has been quite a while ago now! I would love it if...

6. Hospice in LTC

   BethyC123 replied to suebird3's topic in Hospice

   I work in a facility that houses both an Assisted Living building and a LTC Alzheimer's unit. I am not a nurse, just a CNA. But as someone who watched her mother die in Hospice, I really feel strongly about it. I couldn't agree more with the fact ...

7. Cranky feet....better shoes?

   BethyC123 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have just about worn through my old shoes and am looking to get a new pair. My feet have been killing me ever since I started as a CNA and am on my feet running around for 8 hours at a time! I would love any and all recommendations on the best, m...

8. Is this a realistic career path at all?

   BethyC123 posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello! I am currently a CNA who is anxiously awaiting starting nursing school. I have a plan for what I would like to do with my career, but I don't know if it is realistic at all. I need the advice of all you experienced nurses! I would like to g...

9. Help for a disappointed CNA....does it get better?

   BethyC123 replied to BethyC123's topic in Career Support

   Thank you for the advice. I am finding that when I get to work one on one with a patient for a while, it gets better. I imagine that most nurses find that to be true, also. It is easier when the census is lower! Jackie53, your advice about using t...

10. Help for a disappointed CNA....does it get better?

    BethyC123 posted a topic in Career Support

    Hello! I recently completed CNA training and took a job as a caregiver in an assisted living facility. Not fantastic work, but it was okay. I then got a job as a CNA on a med/surge unit at a hospital....and HATED it. I was so dissappointed, becaus...

11. STNA/CNA Classes in and around Everett, WA

    BethyC123 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi! I am searching for any STNA or CNA classes in the North Seattle area of Washington. I live on Camano Island, but I am willing to bet that there would be more options around Everett. Does anyone know of any place that offeres classes around her...