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I feel the same way! I found out 2 weeks ago that I got accepted for an RN program that starts in August. At first, I was ecstatic but now I'm excited and super anxious. I feel like there is so much preparation of things to get in order before I actually start, and I have a lot longer than you do! Just get everything ready as soon as possible and then do lots of fun things until you start. Congrats!!

Hi there, I am currently enrolled in a CNA class in New Mexico. We are in clinicals and will be done with the class in 3 weeks. I am planning on moving back to California (where I'm from) after the class is over. What I am wondering is can I take the Cali state test with my New Mexico certification class? Where do I find info. about this? Thank you!

I started my CNA class January 22 and it goes until April 22nd! Its a long course but its a really good one. We have already learned so much. I love this class a lot!! The skills take a lot of practice and I hope I can perfect them!

What does it mean to "challenge" an exam?

Hi! I just started my NA class a week ago and I love it so far! I am interested in probably going on and becoming an RN. However, until then I do want to work as an NA because I am interested in being one and because I want some health care experience. My question is, is anyone on here working as an NA for a career? Not just a temporary job or as a nursing prereq but actually did the NA class to be a CNA? I know NA's don't get paid a whole lot but I just want to see if anyone has been able to "making it" financially as a CNA. Thanks!

That is crazy! I would be furious. I do think that he might be able to get away with working in the medical field of some sort. Maybe EMT??

Oh hahaha. I didn't see the little ":smokin:" in the previous entry. Awesome

What is MJ??

I forgot to mention my nostril stud. Would this be an issue? I totally forgot I even have one because its so not a big deal to me. I've had this for 8 years and it would be horrible to take it out.

I will be taking the CNA course starting in January and I just realized that having tattoos/more than one ear piercing might be a problem. My mom is a nurse and when she worked at a hospital they only allowed her to have single-hole ear piercings. I have 5 in each ear. I also have a large tattoo on my upper arm and 3 small ones on my forearm. I figured I could just wear a long sleeve shirt under my scrub shirt. Would this work or would it be hard to perform tasks with a long sleeve shirt? I thought that nurses/aides today were not as traditional looking but I want to make sure. But I figure it also could depend on the area and the hospital. Any experience with this?

I am very interested in becoming a nurse. I am going to start by becoming a CNA first to get my feet wet in the medical field before I take the few pre-requisites I have. But the issue I'm having in my mind is the use of pharmaceuticals in western medicine. I know that drugs are important in order to treat many illnesses and without them the advances in medicine that have been made wouldn't be possible. However, I do believe that we are a society of over-medication. Almost every experience I've had as a patient has resulted in a prescription. I just think that a lot of people don't know that there might be other solutions to explore besides taking a pill. (Such as seeing if a nutrient deficiency is causing the problem) So I'm wondering...as a nurse, would I be able to make a "difference" in this problem? Or would I just kind of have to "deal" with this? I still very much want to be a nurse but I'm interested in preventative medicine and reducing the independence on drugs for everything too. Can anyone shine some light on this subject for me?

Thanks for your reply. What is a Med-Surg? I keep hearing people say stuff about that on here...

I will be taking the CNA courses starting in less than a month. I hope to go on to an Accelerated 2nd Bachelors RN program later. I wanted to become a CNA first to see if I enjoy working in the medical field and if this is for me. If I do like the CNA classes I hope to get a job at least part-time as a CNA while I take A&P I, II. But I was also wondering if getting a phlebotomy certificate would also be useful? The community college here has a one semester program I could take after the NA classes. I have read about a few people on here who are in or about to graduate nursing school and have only drawn blood/started IV a few times. Would being a phlebotomist be helpful as far as nursing? Or would being a phlebotomist be helpful for getting into a BSN program? Thanks

I'm doing the same thing as you! I will be taking the CNA class in Spring 09. (under a month from now!) I think I want to be a nurse but I want to make sure I enjoy working in the medical field before I go through school again. I also think working as a CNA first will be good work experience. Many programs do require you to be a CNA before entering the program anyway. Good luck!

Thank you for the PM. I can't reply because I'm a new member. But I have been emailing with that lady already. I should go talk to her in person. Thanks so much!!