MandaBattles

Im a CNA in NY and I just looked around for local nursing homes that were providing the class. They paid me an hourly wage while going to class and paid for the tuition. That is the best way if you can find a place to do that! Good Luck!

I have anxiety too! I take Lexapro. It helps a lot and helps me concentrate better in class. As far as spelling and things like that a medical terminology class should help a great deal with that. And a lot of people will not understand not being able to work a lot or at all. Some just dont get that school can be a struggle for others. Most programs suggest you not work at all during school. Just try to explain that to your fiance. To get through nursing school you definitely need someone who can stick it out with you and be supportive even if they dont fully understand what you are going through. Hang in there! Youll do great!!!! :)

Same as studentnursepupmom... WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE! I hope I dont trip and fall into the snow this winter because no one will ever find me again! LOL

1. when is your start date? 8/22 2 what state are you in? ny 3 program (lpn,adn,bsn)? rn 4 what is the one piece of advice you are holding onto right now? take one day at a time and try my absolute best. always ask for help when you need it. 5. who is your greatest motivation to complete nursing school? my husband to be, my wonderful mother, & my future self! :)

I start in a week too! And just like Libra's girl my emotions go from one extreme to the next! I really am excited tho! Woot Woot finally made it!!!!!!!!!!

I have a website that might help. It gives you tips and plans to help you get a routine. Flylady.com Hope that can give you some ideas! :)

I agree with the other posts. I've been a CNA for 10 years and it is a whole different world in a long term nursing home. Especially with dementia patients. Try to stick it out and as hard as it might seem you should try and get to know your patients. I know that always helped me. Seeing them as people that truly do need help is humbling. And at the end of the day it really is rewarding to help someone that needs it. Even if you cant always tell that they appreciate it. Keep at it for a bit. But if you decide it's really not for you then I would try to find something else or ask to be transfered to a unit that isnt mostly dementia patients.