28 year old mother of two boys currently working as a cna at my local hospital. Decided to get into nursing because of my oldest son who has a ring chromosome disorder.
cna on her way replied to ladybay's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I actually think it pertains to the hospitals more than the states. Several hospitals in NC aren't utilizing LPNs anymore but there are a handful that will. It is up to the administration and the...
cna on her way replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing
It can be a number of things from tying slip knots on restraints to transferring a patient or making a bed correctly. You normally pick three skills randomly from a hat (or other object) so its the...
cna on her way replied to MYAgirls3's topic in General Nursing
Please let me say you are the BOMB!!! I am so thankful that there are still such dedicated men in the world. Your wife and your girls are lucky beyond their knowledge. Best wishes to
cna on her way replied to amyslater's topic in General Nursing
Just a little note, Babtist hospital pays 18.10 base pay for a new RN grad. I know because I work there as a CNA and I make 10.00 myself. I am starting a practical nursing program here in the fall of...
I live near Winston Salem NC and there is two programs near here, one is at Forsyth Tech and the other is as Surry Community. Someone had also mentioned to me that theres one at Gaston County...
I agree that this is a very drawn out subject however it does need to be addressed. I understand that some RNs believe that an extra year of education makes you a better nurse. But thats not the case....
cna on her way replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Burn
Probably the worst thing that I have ever seen is a full body case of Stevens Johnsons. It was a man who was literally a head to toe wound that we had to peel. Bloody mess! Oh and the escarodomies are...
cna on her way replied to newRNstudent's topic in General Students
Congradulations first off and good luck. I agree with everyone to find a study group. You can really help each other out on the rough stuff. I think that if you enjoy what you are studying it won't be...
cna on her way replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Burn
Its a very hard but rewarding job. You will become accustomed to handing out large doses of narcotics and even larger doses of pain. But this is a job unlike any other because you truely get to bond...
cna on her way replied to APinkston's topic in Pediatric
As the mother of a DD child (ring chromosome 18) I have been around many downs children in his classes. Some are severly handicapped, others just minimal. Most are very happy and pleasant although...
I am currently a CNA and have been for about 3 years. I am 29, have two kids (one with special needs), a full time third shift job and a husband. So the answer is simple to why I am choosing the LPN...
I just read and responded to another post like this one. And I think that every new member should be allowed to ask a question should they choose to. If its a topic you are tired of, please don't...
I am starting nursing this coming August and have been going through these sites quite frequently and tonight discovered this one! I have a son who is 8 1/2 years old and has a very rare chromosomal...
cna on her way replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing
I believe that the best thing to do during a probationary period or anytime is to just do your best. Ask questions if you aren't sure anddon't try to take on too much alone that's a sure way to mess...
cna on her way replied to daisy16's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am a CNA at a local hospital and while they do use CNAs in the BIrthplace (as we call it), it is the hardest positon in the entire hospital to land. Most of the women who are cnas there have been in...