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I recently relocated due to a nasty divorce, I have been trying to figure out which to do. LPN or BSN. I was waiting for the in-state tuition to kick in before I made a decision. (In Arkansas the wait is only 6 mo ) I really need the opinions of R...

In an LTC facility, the residents will often ask for hugs...I don't have a problem giving hugs! My question is an activity aide (female) giving hugs and kisses on the cheeks when the residents don't ask for it. Can this be considered inappropriate ...

I am in the middle of a nasty divorce and have had to relocate from Georgia to Arkansas. I am looking at transferring to Black River Technical College (Pocahontas) either the LPN or ADN program. Since I am not from Arkansas I do not know what prog...

How many residents are your CNA's assigned. I average 13 and think this is too much! Feedback appreciated. I work in an LTC.

Actually this was the aides first week. I have been volunteering for over 7 weeks at the facility. I had witnessed hugs, just fondly talking to the residents becoming involved with their lives. I just had never witnessed the kissing other than fro...

Sometimes hospitals hire nursing students, have You tried that avenue yet? If that's not possible I would definitely become a CNA, it will give you a very good perspective on the people beneath you after you become an RN. Often the best RN has move...

Thanks for sharing, I started my CNA class yesterday and am already stressing over the skills portion.

Thanks. I didn't think about the hospitals actually helping on the tuition.

The BSN program requires CNA certification....the ADN program requires LPN certification. So my first baby step is paying out of pocket to get the CNA class and become certified. Next baby step is getting 2nd shift job so that I can take classes on...

Well first step is CNA, its required to be certified before admittance to the BSN program. Gotta have a job to go to school, so this part is a win-win. In all of the ADN programs being an LPN is a requirement. You may have missed the small print t...

There also is a 4 year school. My mother has been a nurse(BSN) for 30 years. I asked her opinion and she told me just be an Lpn, its not worth it being an RN. I tried to question her further for her reasons, but She wouldn't discuss it further. S...

In the programs in Arkansas the LPN classes can be put toward the ADN program and because they require you to have an LPN before they will admit You to the program.

Smiley, where in Arkansas are you. I'm in NEA.

Thanks everyone. Here in Arkansas to get the ADN I have to get my Lpn first. I am definitely going to get my CNA certification first. My step father was not keen on me staying there for the 4 months it took me to get settled into this new location....

I started volunteering recently at a ltc facility and have been blown away. Today we played chair-balloon-volleyball. It may sound childish but remember that residents can't take a real hit from a real ball and it got their eye hand coordination go...

I'm beginning to formulate a plan to move back into the Temple area and need help with a couple of questions. 1) How hard is it to get into the VN program at Temple College. 2) How hard is it to transfer a CNA license to the state of TX. I will be...

www.asun.edu It took me awhile to find it. They have a Newport location as well as one offered in Jonesboro.

I was just wanting to ask all the CNA's that work in LTC facilities. Which shift do you prefer to work and why?

Thank you everyone, I am hoping that I can get into the training program this semester so that I can work my way through LPN school. Since having to divorce in the middle of completing my program in Georgia. I was unemployed and relying on my husb...

Yes, definitely get the TEAS V manual with practice tests from ATI. I have heard that this newer version is a little harder than the previous. Everyone I have seen that bought this to study several months before taking it has improved how they woul...

I am gathering data and know that this question gets posted alot...but here goes. Can you tell me what CNA's make where you work and also post where you live and in the type of facility that you work in. Thanks for the information. I posted this i...

I have just recently moved to Arkansas due to a nasty divorce. I am living in the NE Arkansas area around Pocahontas/Ravenden Springs and wondered what would the CNA's in this area make? I am looking at getting a job at a trucking company for $10.0...

Thank you for the information. How do you get hired on? I have already taken classes in Georgia such as Med.Term, A&P I&II, Nutrition, and an intro to Healthcare classes. My GPA is 3.78 so I think that I should work that into a cover lette...

I'm so glad to know that I am not the only 40 something starting a second career. I'm hoping that I can find an LTC to sponsor me through the four week CNA training otherwise I have to pay $1000.00 for my out of pocket (out of state) expenses. If a...

I just talked with a former instructor for this school and was told that this is a very good program. The classes for the LPN program transfer to the RN program, you don't have to take extra pre-req's to start the ADN. So that is a plus in my book ...