HospiceCarer

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1. I actually like being a CNA - should I become an RN?

   HospiceCarer replied to HospiceCarer's topic in General Nursing

   I wanted to thank everyone for the great information. One of the things that scares me away from the idea of just staying where I am indefinitely is that I don't think the non-profit that I work for...

2. I actually like being a CNA - should I become an RN?

   HospiceCarer replied to HospiceCarer's topic in General Nursing

   That's great advice. I am really lucky in that my local community college has a great nursing program. We also have a university very close by that is well known for its BSN program. The university...

3. if employers cant ask about children during an interview

   HospiceCarer replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   I love this answer. I've used this answer to respond to noisy people asking about when I am going to have children, why I don't have children, and similar things that they really aren't close enough...

4. I actually like being a CNA - should I become an RN?

   HospiceCarer posted a topic in General Nursing

   After years of volunteering at a small LTC facility, I was laid off from my job in an unrelated technical field and I started working there as a CNA. I was constantly stressed about finding another...

5. How do you handle the smells and control your gag reflex?

   HospiceCarer replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

   I have used the chapstick trick and occasionally do smell something that makes me just stop inhaling - LOL. I just wanted to reiterate though that it really won't be a big deal once you get into...