jaytek13

I have very bad handwriting. I'm an IT person and have been working with computers for a very long time. I seldom write anything at all, and subsequently my handwriting borders on illegible, even when I'm trying to take my time. I also have shaky han...

Eh, the quicker you get used to those things the better IMO. If you're going for nursing you're going to encounter those things all the time. Aside from that, there are benefits to either. EMT teaches you some valuable technical skills that you will ...

Now, a little background... I've been going to Baker College for about 4 years now. I've gotten my Associate's degree in computer information systems, and am coming up on recieving my Bachelors in the same. However, ever since I got my Associate's de...

Of course, you have to keep in mind that for most places the rate of pay has some correlation to the cost of living in that area. Obviously CNA's are going to be paid more in big cities, but that extra money goes back into the cost of living. Overall...

Here in Michigan they tell you right away whether you passed or not. Still have to wait a week or two to get your certification, but it's nice to know right then and there anyways. As far as tips are concerned... I'm not sure about your particular St...

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I had a real person for a bed to wheelchair transfer on the skills test... which I failed. It's really quite different from practicing on mannequins which is what we mostly did in class. Unfortunately my classmates weren't quite as serious about lear...

I failed the skills test. I had 3 objectives... Catheter care, female perineal care, and pt transfer from bed to wheelchair. I failed the transfer portion. I'm not really sure why. I reviewed the objectives defined by the state and I really can't fig...

Well, they have to be fairly short sleeved normally. I'm not sure of what your particular class requires, but anywhere you would work would require that the sleeves be above the elbow, as longer sleeves tend to pick up things alone the way and provid...

Most people find it much easier to get into a long term care facility right off the bat rather than a hospital. Most hospitals require at least 6mo. - 1yr of experience before they'll hire you. Also, many long term care facilities pay a higher hourly...

There's a lot of things to consider besides just how close the LTC facility is. First of all, are you planning on going RN later on or already in the process? Many hospitals offer tuition reimbursement, especially for RN's, and this isn't always the ...

Honestly, with only 2 weeks left is there any good reason not to finish? You'll be able to put the class on your resume, and I would imagine that during the last week of the class they will have you in some clinical settings to get some hands on expe...

It's always nice to take the first step. I am also using experience as a CNA as a stepping stone to get to a RN.

Whether it be in a hospital or LTC facility, what kind of hours do you work? I am taking a CNA class next month and plan on going to school for nursing thereafter. Do these places work with you in terms of your schedule? Do you work 4-5 days a week,...

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This entire post is homophobic. He said he talks about his family, just as anyone would... I'm sure he's not walking into class and making sure everyone knows he's gay. But much like how a straight person could mention their wife/girlfriend in casual...

You've misinterpreted my post. I'm not saying you should be at his beck and call, or that you weren't fulfilling your "womanly duties" or whathaveyou. And I'm not sayihg you didn't do the right thing for yourself at the time, or that you shouldn't ha...

I think this story is all too common, except usually it's the man who has been putting all of his focus on his work. You know, he doesn't get home until late in the evening, stay up working past the time you've gone to bed and before you even have a ...

Ok, I'll look into that scholarship... Thanks for all the responses! Also, will I make enough money as a CNA to support myself? I don't live extravagantly, or anything... And, how hard is it to get a job as a CNA in a hospital? I live in Saginaw.

Whoops. Yes, that would be pretty stiff. I didn't mean credit hour lol. It's $750 per class, and a class is 4 credits, so almost $190/credit hour. Either way, it's another $7500 in the end, and I just don't know that I'm prepared to continue indebtin...

Well, at least as far as Baker is concerned, the Dean of Nursing told me that they would only consider the pre-req's for the nursing program in figuring out my GPA (of which I've only completed 2 classes of the 8 or so pre-req courses and have an A i...