Jenso79

I am starting the CNA program this summer. Obvoiusly I have been reading these posts because I'm wondering what to expect if I decide to do LPN and maybe RN. My personality is shy, timid and while I have done excellent in highschool and all my jobs, I have struggled with having the confidence so I never let myself persue job promotions etc. because they involve more responsiblities. I'm sure everyone is nervous at first, but it makes me very anxious to think of the responsibilities that lpns/ RN's face asI read on these posts. It's like your almost trained to make decisions like a doctor. How do you all do it? Should I just stay CNA if I'm that scared?

I will be starting CNA class this summer. Curious as what will happen in the clinicals...do you have to wear scrubs in class also? Who teaches you in the clincals...the instructor or the staff at the facility? Can you wear any scrubs or do they have mandated colors? What do the patients think of students?:uhoh21: My class is only 2 weeks long so I am curious how they will fit all that in there. I have a job opening at an assisted living after I am done with school and I hope I am prepared.!!!

I dont know necessarily you would end up in LTC...why not go the whole 9 yards for you RN? I hope to do that eventually. I am 28 so I sometimes feel the same way..but don't you think when you're older, you will look back and think, if I only went the extra time, I'd be making more money too?? I've read thru a lot of the boards, and in some places, some LPNs and RN's do a lot of the same kind of work- of course the difference being their paycheck. I'm nervous about what to expect also. I am coming from a typical office job to this and hope I do well.

Good to know there is another person in the same boat. I am actually going to take a local community college. Suprisingly its only a 2 week course. Everyday frm 9-3. What made you decide to venture out as a CNA? Im just tired of the same day to day stuff at my current job.

Been working typical 9-5 job - investments and tired of it and I want a change. I have decided to venture out into the medical field. I have been doing office workfor last 10 years. I am going to sign up for the CNA class this summer- scared to death. anyone else made this transistion from office work and happier for it? Im just scared bout going back 2 school, working in completely new enviroment- hours. Any regrets? Any advice?