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I live in South Texas. Most hospitals require at least 1 year experience to work as CNA/PCT. I heard Nursing homes have high turnover rates due to low pay and intense labor. Any advice?

You have to have compassion to do this job. Your patients may be elderly, but they are not crazy. They can sense this type of reluctance, and it will make them feel very uncomfortable. Anything can happen to anyone at any age. I am mid 30's. If my he...

Actually, I chose this temporarily for two years while in the RN program I will be starting this Fall. Had to quit my full time job of 13 years with same company in accounting paying ending pay $17.00/hr. Ouch! Yes, it hurts. But, getting accepted in...

Dis-regard. Did not notice that this is the CNA discussion posting. Thanks:coollook:

Are you referring to a CNA/Nursing Asst? Those rates could not apply to RN pay. Please confirm. Confused?

I am not sure what region or city you live in. But let me brief you on what's going on here in Texas. I have heard several stories of people relocating out of their hometown and even out of state, due to not being able to get into a nursing program....

The only issue is that some employers are not willing to be flexible such as mine. Work hours Mon-thru Friday, 9am to 6pm. We are a promotions company, the area I work in gets very busy at certain parts of the day, my position would need to be repla...

It depends on a lot of factors. Type of facility such as LTC, nursing home, hospital, private duty. I hear that nursing homes offer lowest pay, which can be as low as 8.5 to 9.00/hr. You are in California, so this may not apply in your state. In Texa...

Now a days, getting into an RN program is like a GOLDMINE! Once I get accepted, I have vowed to arrange everything else, and I mean EVERYTHING around my schooling.

I am in the same boat. I have worked in accounting dept. for 13 years/same company, great benefits, 17/hr. I'm pending acceptance into ADN program this fall. I am current taking CNA course evening after work from 6 to 10 at night. Workhours mon-fri. ...

Just wondering if anyone was aware that Houston Community College added more criteria for acceptance into their ADN? Added English 1302, Sociology and need to test out of or take Math 0312. In addition, You must take their Hesi and Pharm math test be...

Why don't you change your screen name from RN Hopefull, to RN WILLBE! Start the optimism now!

RN Hopefull, I know how you feel, afraid of failure. Please don't let this hinder you as I vowed to myself, after having no college credits up until age 31, due to getting married at an early age, that I would keep going forward no matter what. I was...

I agree, Nursing is a very wide range career. Just to name a few, Hospitals, home health, nursing home, then to follow, all of these can be broken down into sub areas, such as peds, neonatal, geriatrics, etc. etc. Doctors office. Depends on what you ...

Just to let you know, I have had similar experience, not from my mom but my mother in law, who is a nurse. My mother is a NICU RN. I have a brother who is a RN and a firefighter. My mother in law also said it is hard work and you have to remain on yo...

Thanks for the info. rjsalimi! I will keep you posted on my admission status! This is full time correct? As I don't believe ADN programs are taught on a part time basis..

Hi There, I am also planning on attending Kingwoods Evening ADN program for Spring 2010. Can you brief me on the hours of classes of and clinicals? I work Mon-Fri. 9AM to 6PM, and wondering If I will need to make some adjustments. Look forward to hea...

Just wondering if anyone has taken the HESI at LSC? Only Reading and English according to the website. Is it pretty basic? Just wondering. I plan to apply next month for Spring 2010 ADN program. God willing and the creek don't rise!! Ya know, this is...

Actually, I was referring to the Hesi Entrance exam, the crititcal thinking is an area that you would learn once you get into the program. So, to be tested on it before you are taught, was the cause for a lot of conflict. From reading all the blogs, ...

Has anyone heard, that HCC has removed their critical thinking section of the HESI? There was a lot of back and forth controversy about this. I'm thinking someone went to the Dean or director regarding this issue. I previously saw some blogging about...

I cannot comment on HCC ADN Program, since I plan to take this coming January. I do know you must take and pass HESI, in addition to passing their Pharmacology math test no matter who you took pharmacology with, before you can enter their ADN program...

I hope to get accepted in the ADN program this coming January. Already have all academics out of the way. However, I keep hearing people say that no way, could I work 40 hours week and maintain the evening program. I have also heard of people doing t...