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Are there any SAHM's who have started out in an employee sponsored program? Were you able to choose your hours from your first day? Did the facility offer evening, night, or all shift training? How have you balanced the two. my situation: Since the birth of my daughter, I resigned from my previous line of work to persue a full time career as a mother. I never left my daughter with anyone other than her father(my husband). I don't have any family in this area and only one friend I would even consider to watch my baby. I don't want her to ever have a babysitter(if possible). I want to work the overnight shift. Has anyone else done this? How did you get your training? My husband's hours are very sporatic and he commutes to and from the city. The only shift I can completely commit to is the third/overnight shift. Is this a possibility? I'm willing to have my friend watch my baby (23 month old) but if I can avoid it, I would like to. Any suggestions? especially other sahm's from orange co. but please i can use all the help I can get...this is not exclusive to orange county.

I live in orange county NY. I am concerned about going on interviews because my hair is loc'd. Has anyone had experience w/ problems, rejections, or adverse reactions to "ethnic" hairstyles?

hmmm, good viewpoint! In previous jobs, I wished the management would have a better understanding of the job they are delegating, it would not only make them more compassionate and they will better understand the "reality" as opposed to "paper facade".

thank you sooo much. I haven't even considered that!!! Once I get some experience, I could apply as a paid assistant.....then figure out how to take classes. I'm soo going to look into that! thanks.

I am considering going to school to get my RN. I was speaking with a friend, whose a RN, and she suggested I get some medical experience by working as a CNA. I am currently a homemaker w/ a 22 month old. Because I'm living off of one income, I really can not afford to pay for a CNA program through the college. I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions? I live in the lower hudson valley (NY). Also, I saw an ad in the local newspaper for free PCA/HHA training. (offered by a HC fac) I was wondering what are other people's thoughts on this? What IS the difference between a PCA and a CNA? Can they interchange jobs? (if your a pca can you function as a cna? vice versa?) Thank you soo much for time and consideration.

I am considering going to school to get my RN. I was speaking with a friend, whose a RN, and she suggested I get some medical experience by working as a CNA. I am currently a homemaker w/ a 22 month old. Because I'm living off of one income, I really can not afford to pay for a CNA program through the college. I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions? I live in the lower hudson valley (NY). Also, I saw an ad in the local newspaper for free PCA/HHA training. (offered by a HC fac) I was wondering what are other people's thoughts on this? What IS the difference between a PCA and a CNA? Can they interchange jobs? (if your a pca can you function as a cna? vice versa?) Thank you soo much for time and consideration.