In Maine the CNA is a three month program. LPN/LVN's here are getting phased out across the board, although you can get the LPN/LVN in one year, so it makes more sense in Maine to go for your RN which...
I've been a CNA for 2 years and was a PCA for six. I found that by working in the hospital in the Surg Unit, helped expand my knowledge and boosted my interest in the nursing field. I'm currently half...
I've worked on the surgical unit for the past two years now. It's been great, and I love seeing a person get better,i.e, have a knee replacement and see them up walking and climbing stairs two days...
Although I'm not yet a nurse, i work with many during the day on my surgical unit, but from what I see: it's better to ask a question and know than not know, help out the aides and don't assume we do...