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FlawlessT.... How long have you been with the VA? And what makes you really enjoy being on federal grounds more so then nursing homes or hospitals? Also do you recall how long the training period was before you was out on your own? Is it the same in Cleveland that the CNA's start out more than the LPN's and the same as the Resp. Therapist? ctmed...... Yeah I have heard a bit about the 1:1 sitting type ordeal's. That wouldnt bother me since I do it now every now and then in hospice with cont. cares(last stages of life). Also I have heard about people seem to never leave the VA and how its hard to really get fired. I didnt know if that was true. But I guess if you hear it more than once to believe it. Its also funny how you said you hate you missed out on the hiring period. I had a coworker tell me about it and I almost missed out on it as well. It has taken me almost 4 months to get hired. Seems like no one ever leaves the VA.

Hello everyone, I'm a cna who is leaving my current Hospice job for the VA. I was just a little nervous since it will be ICU. Can any former employees from the VA or ICU CNA's give me any pointers? I talked to the nurse manager through the interview and she told me I would be doing cath's, tube feedings, dressing wounds and suctioning trache's. Which all sounded great to me as a cna that I would be able to perform these duties. Also the incentives sounded great like the pay and evening hour shift. I'm very excited but a little nervous about the lines and ventilators. I need a little support guys. And also let me know what to expect in ICU. Thanks:rolleyes:

I guess I stated wrong what I was trying to get at. I know you can't transfer your credits from Platt Dallas LVN program to a RN degree. Most public insitutions you can't. Maybe LVN license to a BSN though. I was just asking if anyone has went to Platt Dallas for the LVN program. I'm interested in knowning about their LVN program not transfering credits to a RN degree. If so, how was your experience at Platt Dallas? Was it very demanding, cost issues, prepared you for your LVN license, ect.

I have been looking into the LVN programs in Dallas FTW area and was wondering if anyone knows anything about Platt. I'm going to be in the North Dallas area so it wasn't too far away from where I'll be living soon. I talked to a lady at the school and she sent me info and was really nice. From what she was saying the program enrolls new students often during the year. I know it will cost more than El Centro but I just want to get in and get done. As well as be some where that will prepare me greatly for my NCLEX-PN for my license. If anyone has attended Platt or is now pls tell me how you like it,ect. Thanks!

I was thinking about relocating to Dallas or Houston and work as a CNA until I finish school for my RN. I was wondering what would be the best decision Dallas or Houston? Do anyone know the base salaries for CNA's in Houston and Dallas? Where would it be best to live as a CNA. Where is the best pay and in Houston and Dallas? Which hospitals would you recommend? Also, is it waiting list for RN students who are trying to get accepted worst in Dallas or Houston? Thanks everyone for the replies.

I dont think it would be looked as a bad thing. I'm a male as well and unlike our fellow woman a shaved head is normal. I'm 22yrs old and sometimes I wonder if I'll have to shave my head in the long run. My hair is thinning on the sides in my temps,lol. And shaved heads are really becoming for men with hair lost. Its a absoulute normal thing to do. I don't think you should worry about it. I think you are going to be fine. Who knows you may even have someone become very interested in you on the floor;)

I was wondering would it technically matter if I was get certified in another state then the one I live. I have seen a couple of jobs that ask for you to be certified in the state. I find it kind of silly though since people often times move to different states. I'm wishing to get certified in another state due to the cost here in my city for the program. I would be saving about $800.00. Has anyone who moved from another state had problems with this? I would hate to pay for the course and then not be able to use my cert. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Was it hard and is it hard to find a job in this field? I live in Memphis,TN which is a big populated city. Was it hard to find the 1st job since you had no experience?

Thanks everyone for the input. I just didn't know for sure on the situation. I think I'll be fine. My dad always says I'm alot stronger than I think,lol. So maybe I will be Mr. SuperMan! I'm excited for a new career path in life. I hope to be certified by March and have my 1st job by April. I just hope all goes as plan. Clevian

This may sound silly but would you recommend a Male CNA who is a smaller fellow? Whenever I speak of becoming a CNA people always tell me about the lifting and hardwork. I'm a male who is 5'7 130 lbs when dry,lol. I have always been a lil guy and just concern if I would have problems with staff and pts? By all means I dont have problems with any of the body waste cleaning( urine/feces) blood or any other extremities. I just don't want to be put in a position where I'm inadequate for the job description or because of my stature. Thanks everyone for your advice and opinions.

You can find a job as a LPN in Memphis,TN. True they are trying to phase them out but it won't happen any time soon. Also, its many LPN's who work at the VA downtown among many other places. I don't know of the pay rate though sorry.

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First of all thank you both for replying to my post. The information was very informative. I was kind of confussed of what was the job description of a officer and how it fit with being a nurse. So what is the staffing in this nursing profession. I'm used of hearing CNA's, LPN's,RN's and then MD's, the common floor nursing staff. So when you say teaching is it that your more so of management being a Officer. Is it that you do your practice " nursing" and give orders over the medics,ect? Also this may sound silly but what is the difference between deployment and being overseas? How easy is it to move up from 01 to 03? What is it that initally made you all want to join a branch? I ask this because I kind of ask myself the question at times when I think of this kind of being a life contract. I would hate to just join for nothing and be unhappy with my decision. I think I would enjoy the experiences and life changing opportunities. I have time to think about it though. I live in Memphis,TN. I'm a 22yrs old male and I'm a pre-nursing RN student. My main objective for joining is global travel and great retirement opportunites. This is why I asked about traveling aboard and having a great location the 1st 3yrs. What was your reasons for joining?

This type of career is a interest to me but I do have a few questions. What exactly is the description of a Officer? What role in the navy or any branch does the officer Nurse corp fit? What is a average day for a Nurse corp? Also is it true that the 1st three years you dont do any traveling outside of the states? As for as travel do you get to choose where you are stationed at 1st? San Deigo isn't really where I want to live. So could I choose somewhere else to be stationed? Also how many days a week would you usual work a week compared to being a civilian nurse?

I just am a bit sick of going to different doctors. I have been to a few and can't seem to find a good one and one who actually know their skills. I just was in a different zone at the time being of my appointment. Usually I would of stood my ground and told him to flake off and that would of been the end of the visit. I know he wasn't professional I just was kind of blew away. I never had anyone judge me is such a way and try to manipulate and make me believe not strongly in myself. I guess it was just a desperate measure and awkward situation that kept me from reacting in a put you in your place attitude. My situation with doctors in this year have all been bad. I had one doctor who didn't give me a prescription or any feedback for a whole month. And then when they did I couldn't get the prescription because of the reason they only sent me a card with my results in the mail. Also, she had never gave me a return date in a follow up. And this was one of the doctors who seemed concern but was very gung ho in the effect of this is my show and I run it how I want. And I would agree he was trying to work on my issues through myself. Since he goes to a church that is largely in number of homosexuals. I guess thats why my sexuality was of importance for some reason. Since he falls short in his own arena. But, I will never return to his clinic again! Pls everyone continue your responses.