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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 mentioned to her that I was currently in the lottery at th...

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 penis is surely just showing you the tip of his abusive, controlling iceberg. \

Suit. Definitely. Frankly, I am shocked that a nursing website would encourage you to attend a career fair wearing anything less.

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 (think history, english, humanities, etc.) Probably ...

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 medicines. I took the class and it was a total joke. We lea...

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 train to become a nurse, you will be working in a ho...

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 familiar with Michigan schools, as I live in FL, but I wo...

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! I think a much better idea would be to ask about ...

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 awakening.

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 me an opportunity to get a job in a medical settin...

I'm a CNA in FL. We do VS, but we are not legally allowed to do BG. That falls under a nurses scope of care.

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 naively thinking that nurses never do ADLs.

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 this facility. This seems to be a pretty common occur...

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, etc. with ease. You are just really demonstrating to ...

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 years of active service, joined the army nurse corps, ...

I think each person has to choose their own path. For me, it makes the most sense to choose the shortest cheapest path to becoming an RN. I just don't have the luxury of the time or the $$$$$$ to do a DEMSN, knowing that when I graduate, I will be m...

We'll have to agree to disagree on this one. As a formal HR rep, I can tell you that 9 times out of 10, if a company approaches an employee about a voluntary resignation, it is because they have no legal grounds to terminate them - yet. Must companie...

I would be more concerned with the sugar than the electrolytes. What if the residents are diabetic?

Yes, I also find it quite odd that the manager didn't give you the opportunity to xfer to med/surg, or another area with less acuity. Have you actually resigned yet? Or Has she just approached you about resigning? If you haven't actually resigned yet...

^My thoughts exactly.^ Don't hate the player. Hate the game. Regardless of my philosophical beliefs on the state of nursing, if I can take a 4 hour course that will allow me to get hired as a "med tech" rather than a plain old CNA, to the tune of a...

I can only speak for the state of Florida, where all CNAs train in nursing homes. I know you are excited and eager to work in L&D, or the nursery, and your time will come. However, as you mentioned in your OP, you need to do your CNA training in...

Nevermind then. I don't know anything about Promissor's test. Do you already have a test date assigned, then? I can tell you that for the Prometrics CNA exam, they are incredibly particular about the way that the skills must be performed. I would ad...

I would also not stress yourself out too much over having a resume, as most places will want you to fill out an application anyway. In my area, CNA jobs are so plentiful, that most places are simply concerned with whether you have your license, don't...

I have no experience with L&D, but I just don't get what the fuss is all about. Seems like everyone wants to work L&D. That, or the NICU. I just don't get the attraction. I guess it must be the kid thing, but I don't get it. I'd rather have a...

You might want to ask the school that is givign your CNA class. At mine, they offer the passing meds class for an extra $20. It is a 4 hour course. I am taking it Saturday, so I can let you know what it is like. From my understanding, becoming a med...