emily_ganshert

I'm just curious, because I'm working as a CNA and am really having doubts about whether or not nursing is for me anymore. For now, I'll blame it on the fact that I'm new and am HATING life. I hope it improves. What was your experience?

What did you think was most difficult?

Or should I take Physiology before Micro? My school doesn't have an order that they are required to be taken in. What do you think?

I work the day shift right now, and it seems that every time I arrive in the morning, NO ONE is up. I actually plan to move to the NOC shift, so I'm just curious if any of you have seen this? Thanks!

I just finished my last day of orientation, and will be starting my 1st actual work day soon. I'm a nervous wreck! Can anyone tell me their story and/or offer some encouragement? Thanks!

I work in LTC right now, and this is my first CNA job. I've only worked there less than two months, but I'm thinking home health would be a better fit.

For those of you who have worked in both settings, which did you prefer?

Hey folks, I'm entering my 2nd week of a new CNA job and am feeling really overwhelmed. I feel like I don't know anything! Can anyone give me any advice on how to stay organized (and not forget all the tasks we have to accomplish)? I need all the hel...

This is wonderful! Thank you for taking the time to tell me your story. So tell me, why DID you decide to "bite the bullet" and become an RN? Better pay, or did you just want/need a change?

Thanks everyone SO much!! I appreciate all the encouraging and kind words. I was feeling really down when I posted this and you all really lifted my spirits. :)

Really? How so? I'd really like to hear your experience!

I AM overwhelmed, yes. I only had four days of orientation before they put me on the floor by myself with 12 residents. Luckily, I asked for more orientation today and my boss said that was fine. I just felt like it was too much, too soon, and my sch...

Yeah, I was put with a trainer, but only for FOUR days!! Then I was thrown onto the floor and feel completely in over my head. I did make a checklist, which is helpful. But I'm having a hard time remembering peoples' names and am stressed about remem...

I just started a new CNA job and never did have this training. Thanks in advance!

I'm in CA right now and plan to apply to some nursing programs in OK. Is the TEAS like the ACT, and it doesn't matter where you took it?

I'll be taking it this summer too. It's 5 weeks long. I'm anxious to see how it goes, for myself and everyone else! :)

Hey, don't freak out. I passed both written and skills portion on the first try. The written part was EXTREMELY easy; a lot of common sense stuff. As far as the skills portion goes, yeah, you definitely need to know what supplies to use. And for God'...

I only have a two week break between spring and summer semesters, so I'm going to visit family and see my new niece back in Oklahoma! Can't wait!!! :)

I'm going to be looking for work as a CNA soon and am considering the nightshift, if possible. How do you prepare yourself for working nights as far as your sleep schedule goes? Any help would be much appreciated!

Our school only offered them separately as well. I'm finishing up Phys right now and it has not been that difficult. A lot of fun, actually. But since you are taking it over the summer, I recommend beginning to look at your book before the class even...

Well....I can't register just yet, but the schedule is out. I plan to take Microbiology and Nutrition this summer. :) I hope I can get in to both!!

I had an awesome first day of clinicals (I'm finished with the program now). It was a little scary at first, but once I got a rhythm going, it was great. I was fortunate enough to have fantastic classmates and an amazing instructor, which helped.

I just found out I have a 73 in the class (and I have been pulling my HAIR out trying to do well in the class). Talking to the professor does nothing (he's a bit of a prick) and I'm not sure what to do. The end of the semester is getting close, and I...

The drop date is next week, and it looks like I'll be dropping. A MUCH better professor teaches it in the summer, and I hope to get in with him. Wish me luck.

I took anatomy first, and now I'm in physiology and microbiology at the same time. I definitely think anatomy before phys is a good idea, but CHEMISTRY is what you should take before microbiology! Just my two cents. :)