I recently started working at a nursing home as an NA (and will be taking CNA classes when I have some time off from school!) I'm still being trained by the CNAs during my shifts & jump in to...
I may not be the most qualified person to answer this, but I thought I'd reply anyways ? I'm a an NA on a dementia unit in a nursing home, and there have been so many instances where residents say...
I was recently offered a job as a nurse assistant at a nursing home (and will become certified shortly after). I'll be beginning my school's nursing program next semester, and don't have any...
I just try to keep in mind that people are more likely to share their bad experiences than not. There are tons of nurses out there who love their jobs and just aren't telling about it online! I say...
I don't think it would be frowned upon. Even if you aren't certified, you're still gaining experience and putting a foot in the door! Every facility is different, but where I'm from, nurse aids are...
Recording lectures has been so beneficial to me in nursing school!! I use my cell phone to record lectures, and then listen to them later to fill in my notes with things I may have missed, or to...
^ I agree with this!! & you can always use a cellphone to record lectures if your don't want to purchase a recorder. As for supplies you don't need anything too crazy - notebook, index cards,...
The nursing program at my school is similar to this as well. A year and a half of prereqs, then the actual nursing classes begin your 4th semester. Clinicals are the last 2 years. Every school is...
I agree with the above posters to retake A&P 1 before taking 2. Although you learn about different organs and body systems in A&P 2, there are still a lot of foundational things you need to...
Hello! Any nurses want to share some things you wish nursing school would have taught you, tips for nursing students, tricks you've learned on the job, etc? This year will be my first year in nursing...
I agree with both of the previous posters. It's not healthy to hold all your emotions inside & always deal with things on your own. It sounds like therapy would be a good thing for
I know I'm a little late to respond... First off, congrats on getting a position! As for interviewing, I'm no pro but I still thought I'd share a few tips I've learned ? Steering clear of caffeine...
I am still a student & not a nurse yet, but I agree with this!! If I am having trouble hearing a pulse, sometimes it's easier to watch the needle jump on the meter than actually hear
I know the program at my university limits you to retaking a class 3 times, but every school is different so I can't speak for yours! If I were you I'd sit down with my advisor and they can tell you...