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Thanks for the response you guys, I really appreciate it. I was so upset when I made my post earlier that I failed to mention that I was not indeed fired. I was turned into socialservices, and they're investigating it, and from what I canunderstand, from there it will go to the state, then they willdo their investigation. We are not union, and I’ve only been there for a little over 4 months. I wasn’t going to go into full detail on here earlier, because I was so upset, but I suppose I could now. Basically, from my point of view, the charges against me would be consideredas taunting. 2 of the girls I work with supposedly said that they saw me "flicking" a resident in the nose (which is so untrue. I did 'tap' his nose, trying to get him more alert so that he would eat, because he never eats!) I was accused of cursing in front of a resident. I really don't recall this event at all, and if I did, I would totally admit it. There were a few other things as well, but I don't totally remember them. The social worker that interviewed me was rather rude, and insisted upfront that I was guilty of all the things that were being thrown at me. What could happen? I mean I was accused of 'abuse' once before, in a different state, but it turned out being a total mix-up, and it was cleared up and not put on a record. The social worker did ask me if I had ever been accused of abuse before, and I told her about that particular incident. She wanted my supervisor at the time name, and the location and name of the place I was employed.

I have been wrongfully accused of nursing home abuse! Not by a resident, but by 2 employes. I don't want to post all of that on here, so can someone please contact me privately, I have questions to ask... please help.... :angryfire

Most of the colleges/univ's I've looked into go by a point system for the entry level. If you certain college credits you get so many points for that. I was thinking of getting my basics patted down - get my CNA certification ( you get 5 pts for that ) then apply for it. When I said nursing isn't easy, I wasn't expressing fear or doubt. I don't think any carrer you can choose is going to be absolutely easy, but I think nursing is one of more challanges, which I'm ready to accept. From my understanding, the Entrance Exam has not changed since the program has started at the 2 colleges I've check out so far, So I was thinking of buying the book now ( you can buy a book to study for the pre-entrance' exam. I'm guessing it's a study guide? ) and studying it through out the next year throughly.... Thanks for the replies guys!

So I've decided that I want to pursue a carrer in Nursing. I've always wanted to be a nurse, as far back as I can remember. Let me give you a little insight on myself, I'm 18 years old, I live in West Virginia, Just graduated High school in June. Every Nursing Program I've checked into requires a few college credits - which use a point system where you get more points if you have some college credits, certifications and ect. Here's my plan: Start taking classes at the Community College here in the town where I live ( They have a wonderful Nursing program, one of the best in the state - but I don't know if I'll go there or not for the actual Nursing Program) Get my basics pat down ( math, Eng 101 & 102 - that sort of thing) Go to a University the next semester (Fall 04) Get a few credits from there, get my C.N.A certification from a Vo-Tech center in this area then apply for the Actual nursing program at the college around Feb 05. I know nursing isn't an easy profession, but I think I could grow to love it. I like the idea of having the power to help someone with a more personal level of care. I was just wondering if anyone could help me out with a little information? How should I react when I get totally stressed out? Any tips on the point system that most nursing programs require? Thanks!