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Anyone know of anyone going to Bryant & Stratton? Or planning on attending...heard anything?? I was looking to start next semester (April 30th) just looking to see what kind of info i can find about the school.

I am an STNA currently and I know every aide has their days where they are burnt out or there is something going on in their home life. I used to work with an Aide like this at my previous employer and not only were the Nurses frustrated, but we, the aides, were equally frustrated. We had to pick up her slack on top of our own work. So us aides decided enough was enough and talked to one of the nurses that we trusted and told her how we felt. First thing she done was take all of us outside before the end of our shift, and asked her what her problem was, kind of like an intervention. We told her how her slacking made us feel and the nurse explained that she decided to get all of us together and see if we can fix what was wrong before she took disciplinary actions. In some cases it turned out that it was a simple problem, feeling overwhelmed, family problems...etc. In other cases they would just sit back and not say a word and continue to go on doing business as usual. If that would happen then and only then the nurse would start writing the person up and tell her " I am writing you up, I have tried to figure out whats going on and nothing seems to be working." So then after a few nurses started writing the person up it was up the administration to take action. I willingly admit there are days that I do not feel like doing anything but never would I leave my residents dirty or smelling like you described. Something should be done about it.

When I became an STNA i got my license through a nursing home offering a two week program and started out at a little over $10 an hour, but I was also working 3rd shift...Stupid me left that place and my salary has suffered had I been smart I would have stayed. I have been an STNA for almost three years and I am currently making $9.60 an hour. Not horrible but its not great either. Plus I love my job most days, but sometimes it frustrates me because I have seen a lot of cases where families feel guilty for not taking care of their own family member and they take it out on the aides. So I suggest if you want to be an STNA prepare yourself for those people and the nurses who think they are better than you just because they are in charge. The job can be rewarding if you dont let the little things get to you. Good luck!

Try calling this number 615-741-7670 not sure if they will be able to help you, but they might know more about who can help you.