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I'm currently a CNA in a nursing home and an RN student. And I really hate my job. Management never staffs enough people, all my patients will stay there, get worse and eventually die and the job is monotonous. I feel like I work at a factory with an...

:) Thanks Fiona.

Thanks Guys. Moog, I enjoyed reading your comments. I think you really hit the nail on the head regarding LTC's being little dictatorships. Our DON doesn't care, he says he does but many CNA's have gone to him with suggestions & concerns and no...

So far, 81 house members have signed a letter urging the Senate to use reconcilliation to get this thing done. Here's hoping they exercise some courage.

I agree Tewdles. I think the system needs reform. This arguing over whether it is a right or a privilege is really irrelevant Reality is, currently health care is a commodity, just another product on the market. I've no respect for the opinion that ...

I think you make an excellent point. It would be very difficult to regulate and I think the initial start up costs would send the state over the edge. Eventually though it would save the state a lot of money (if it's regulated properly). Also, undoub...

Well, here's hoping the Gov. does the right thing. I'm just not as optimistic as some of you.

In the spring of 2011, I will have all my prereqs finished. From there I plan to pursue a BSN via the second degree option. Will the Army pay for my education through the Army Nurse Candidate Program? Is that a hard program to qualify for? Is it true...

They've done this before but Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed it.

I've got a BA in history. I'm currently a SRNA (Nurse Aide) and I want to be a military nurse. Will the military pay for my education via a bridge to BSN in exchange for a twenty year commitment as an officer? Thanks for any info. :)

Anybody doing the accelerated second degree program? How is it? Tough to get into?

Congratulations. :)

Oh yeah. I almost forgot. I've read a lot on this forum to "get it in writing". Of the info. provided about my experience with the recruiter, what would you get in writing if you were me? Does that me it just needs to be written into my contract?

Thanks for both of your replies. I spoke to an AMEDD recruiter the other day and she told me I basically have two options. 1) I can join the reserves as a 70B Health Services Administrator (Officer). After one year of good grades in nursing school,...

Of course there are many avenues a nurse could take just for the money, but I feel the military is something special. Thanks for your opinion.

Reid has already ruled out budget reconciliation, or has he changed his mind?

I've often wondered if the military prefers a certain political persuasion. I'm seriously considering joining (don't know what branch yet, leaning Army) because let's face it, the pay is good and the perks are good. But, there's more than just the p...

Do they look into every aspect of our lives with these security clearances? What are the biggies? I filed bankruptcy about a year ago.

the more i think about it, the more i want to join the military. i’m thinking army. anyway, i’m trying to think about the obstacles in the way. first, i’m 29 y.o. with a ba and i work full-time as a nurse aid. i’m not currently in a nursing program ...

SRNA's in my state are Nurse Aids. I didn't make the rules.

^... Thank you Lindsey. I have so many question. I will just need to talk to an AMEDD recruiter.

So, once I make the commitment I can choose between loan repayment or a bonus?

State Registered Nurse Aid.

What a tragedy. I'm so sorry, I can't say that I have had an experience like that. But, I urge you to reach out to people who love you. Hang in there.

That's great, all our problems are solved.