Hi! I was CNA when I was in RN program. I think it is great idea to work as a CNA while you are pursuing your dream career. I learned a lot and CNA experience looked great on the resume once I started...
Yes... I just gave my manager 2-week notice to leave the hospital... I had 22 patients (entire floor) by myself on my last shift. I was the only CNA in the unit (one of tele units) during the day. I...
I graduated from RN program in a community college in CA and felt the same way as you do throughout the program. The most of professors were unorganized and unsupportive. Some had weird rules about...
I paid extra $50 and got interim permit before taking NCLEX too...but so far, non of hospitals in CA hire interim permit RN... Their new grad programs usually say "no interim permit" I feel like it...
For my RN program, there were 40 students in the first semester but graduated only 19 of us. They made a group of 2 to 4 people, and I was not able to get into any group. I was not able to make a...
Hi Hmullarkey I worked as a per diem CNA while I was in RN program too! At my CNA interview, I was asked some skill Qs like normal vital sign ranges, what to do when you enter a patient room (like...
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I don't think it makes any difference for you to tell your classmates about your dream to be an RN. I think it WILL make your job difficult if you tell your CNA co-workes you want to go to (or you...
Wannabenurseneko, Yes, I should run away as soon as possible from the hospital. In my unit and other units I float sometimes, I can see that the most of RNs are really young... like "I just graduated...
Yes Vitabrevis1, I totally understand that! It seems like the hospital doesn't care about staff members. When they let go many CNAs, they let go from those who had been working for years, like over...
caliotter3, Thank you for your replay. Yes I know it is the best idea to stay at the hospital as CNA... I just feel so depressed to go to work there and start wondering if I want to work for the...
Hi! I just graduated RN program and am waiting for ATT. I have been working as per diem float CNA at a local hospital for a year. I would love to work at the same hospital as RN once I passed NCLEX...