emilyjacobs

Thank you!! I help her get ready in the morning and get in the car. She can be in the appt. without me, then I take her home. I don't mind the work (it's very easy), but I just don't feel it's morally right for them to dock my pay while I wait for her. Thanks for the reply!

Hey everyone, I need some advice. I got a job as a Home Health Aide (HHA) while I'm waiting for my nursing classes to begin. Part of my job is taking my client to her appointments. On the daily chart I keep for her, there is a log to document the time she is in her appointment. Here's the kicker... when shes in with the doctor I DON'T GET PAID. I was absolutely confused by this. First, I believe unpaid time (like a break) I should be able to do whatever I want to do. Go get food, workout, run errands, etc. But I can't. For one, I drive her car to the appointment, I wouldn't feel comfortable driving around in her car to take a break. Also, she could get out of the appointment at anytime so I have to be there waiting for her. Lastly, the appointment I'm taking here to will be (2-3 hours long!) I still wouldn't be comfortable leaving just in case something happens and she got out early. The entire situation seems so weird to me. I'm looking for a little advice, should I bring it up to my boss or higher up?? Thanks everyone!

I have a Bachelors in a non-nursing field and my DREAM would be to become a CNM. I researched EVERY "Second-Degree Accelerated BSN" program in my area, picked the one I have the most prerequisites completed for and I just applied to it. I'm waiting to hear back. It's only 12 mo. long for a BSN. Then after graduation and working in L&D I will apply to a CNM program. BUT there are schools that offer non-nursing bachelor programs that first get your Bachelors in nursing then transition into a CNM program (none near me sadly!) But maybe you can find a fit that works for you. Look at The American College of Nurse Midwives. They list every school offering midwifery and click on the schools that say "Bachelor to RN CNM option" GOOD LUCK!! https://portal.midwife.org/education/education-programs?reload=timezone

I worked as a PCA in college at a memory care home. I live in Michigan... SO MANY SNOW STORMS!! I get it, sometimes the next shift couldn't arrive because of the snow, so the shift before would have to stay longer. I want to say a few things. 1. Calling in advance 24 hours, was completely appropriate and you should not have been punished for it. I'm sorry you did. 2. 20$ a night is unethical. Min. wadge here in MI is 9.25$ per hour. So it looks like that was not a good place to work anyways. 3. Just don't include them on your resume. You won't have a gap in your resume, you're a student! 4. Lastly, and this is a biggie. I know you're a college student and money can be tight, but when you live in a state that has heavy snowfall you need to invest in snow tires. I'm not saying buy a new car, but at minimum snow tires. It doesn't matter the cost. It is for your safety and for the safety of those around you. Do you want to get stuck in the snow? Slide and hit another car? Hit a PERSON? You need to be responsible and do this. It really isn't optional when you live in a state with heavy snowfall.

It's important to remember CNA work is VERY different that the work of an LPN, LVN, or RN. Its not bad work, just different. As an LVN you MAY be being doing less work with changing, bathing, toileting patients, and more with the medication and treatment side of things. It's something to consider, also think about if the medical field if right for you. Lastly if you have a Bachelors already in a non-nursing field, I recommend an accelerated second degree nursing program. You can become an RN in less time (depending on the school) that it would take you to become an LVN. Just something to think about!