Run. as fast as you can. Any man who is insecure enough to feel threatened by you wiping poop off of a 90 year old man's member is surely just showing you the tip of his abusive, controlling iceberg....
Sure. There are tons of ABSN programs out there that do not require a previous Bachelor's degree - they usually just require a certain # of credits - both of nrusing prereqs and ged ed requirements...
If you think that's scary, wait until you here this... In Florida, CNAs are allowed to function in ALFs as Med Techs, as long as they have taken a 4 hour class on administering self assisted...
I wonder if the nursing/NP route is even the best fit for you. What you want to do sounds to me like you would be better served getting a degree in Public Health or Social Work. If you are going to...
Never say never! At least, not until your get your rejection letter. I am in the same boat as you, waiting to find out whether I got into an ADN program with a January 09 start date. I'm not...
You are putting unnecessary strain on your body and your mind by trying to force yourself to switch back and forth between working days and nights in the same week! No wonder you are feeling horrible!...
sorry to be blunt, but if you are thinking that being an RN is a good sub for those who do not want to spend the time or $ to go to medical school, you are in for a very rude
If you are considering becoming a nurse, why not go and get your CNA? That is what I did, because I am a career changer also. I was able to become certified for a low cost rather quickly, and it gave...
It might be worth mentioning that this particular individual was fresh out of LPN school, and this is her first job. I think there is a huge difference between delegating responsibility to CNAs and...
Thanks everyone for your responses. It is good to know that I am not the only one that has picked up on this trend. Unfortunately, I am starting to notice a pattern in the attitude of the LPNs at...
Yesterday, I had an inservice at work (LTC) and I sat next to a new LPN. (I'm a CNA.) During one of the breaks, we struck up a conversation, and I asked her where she had done her LPN. I also...
As far as your test, I wouldn't worry yoursellf too much. If you get transferring, you will be performing the task on a fellow CNA test-taker, not a patient. So, they will be able to stand, pivot,...
I would have done my CNA in high school. Then, I would have enrolled in a 4 year university that offerend nursing and done my BSN. Or, I would have joined the army after hs, and after my three...