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I've always been interested in psychology so I'm considering going into nursing to become a psych nurse. I have the opportunity to do a free LPN program. However, can you work in psych as an LPN? How hard would it be to find a job in psych as an LPN?...

For some odd reason, I have a strong desire tobe an LPN over being an RN. However everyone tells me " just go for your RN" or "LPN is a waste of time". They say that I'm 'smart' and should try for the RN, but in all honesty, I feel that I would br co...

Out of all my 10 classmates, I was the very last to test. My skills were: Handwashing (everyone gets this) Weight (Thank God it wasn't BP!) ROM on shoulder Nail care Ambulate from bed to wheelchair Before we started, our teacher said a prayer for us ...

I worked as a CNA in the past and absolutely HATED it. The healthcare field seemed like a cesspool for bullying and the constant teamwork/patient contact burned me out since I am an introvert. I threw in the towel and gave up on my nursing dreams. Ho...

I'm a CNA thinking of going into psychiatric nursing, but I worry of bullying. I got really turned off from working in healthcare due to the "teamwork" aspect so I turned away from it. I put it in quotation marks because it never seems to be a real t...

It was easier than working as an actual CNA Also, my classmates were really funny and we bounded really well.

Yes. I've been working as a CNA for about 2 years now and it has made me not want to be a nurse. The healthcare field is like a cess pool for bullying. I got bullied so much by my co-workers when I first started, I started Googling "careers that don'...

I work the 7-3 shift as a CNA at an assisted living facility. Lunch is served for the residents at 12:30pm and we serve them restaurant style and clean up when they are done eating. After this time, around 2pm, a few CNA's and I prefer to take our lu...

Actually, Thank all of you for your answers! I completely understand and now I feel a little selfish. At work, I will talk it over with the others. No, we aren't paid for lunch break and there are times when we are called (by management) to work aft...

The nurse, CNA supervisor, Med tech, and one other CNA (if we aren't short) are free to answer calls. They usually take their break at 12:30 when we are busy serving the residents in the dining room so they are free at 2 so, no, the residents aren't ...

It is? This is my first healthcare job.

Oh, ours only serves after noon

In these set lunch times, is there one half that must pack a lunch or eat nothing, while the other half has the privilege to leave to get food or eat from the dining room? If so, it is clear that one half is favored.

The only time lunch is served is between 12:00pm and 3pm, and we are not allowed to leave. The only people who seem to be allowed to leave or eat at those times is everyone, but the CNA's. There are times when I don't have food at home or time to pre...

Can you learn nursing while serving? Or must you be a nurse before joining the military? So far I'm leaning towards the latter, but having others insight would be nice.

Are there any nursing specialties for people who don't like too much human interaction? Maybe working alone is impossible, but maybe instead work in a small, more relaxed team environment? I thought about being a night nurse, but I heard nights are...

With coworkers, I mean. Not patients. I love my patients. I know this may sound silly; especially considering how I worded it and because obviously nursing is a people person career and you usually work in a close knit team setting. I work as a CNA n...

Thank you so much

Wow, if I and 98% of the people I work with worked where you work, we'd all be fired @_____@ You are,a great CNA and they should realize that.

About 5 months o____o Of course, I however did do it for free (free meals and housing as well!) through Job Corps though so I had to be put on a waiting list for most things.

I'm also thinking about going for the LPN program at GA Piedmont Tech. Either there or North GA Tech or Gwinnett Tech. I would stay away from Bauder College though. Isn't that basically a scam school? I did a program last year that took me on a tour ...

My CNA course lasted for about 5 months too. I got mine for free at Job Corps. It's a long time, but it really pays off. You'll never forget, lol.

Good luck to both of you! I'm so excited for the both of you. Just do anything you can to calm your nerves during the test and you should do fine :) Before the test started my team and I joked around and talked about old Nickelodeon cartoons so that ...

Yes! Dress as if you are at your actual job as a CNA. Well, I'm actually not sure if it's a requirement, but everyone in my class did. I even wore my name tag and cut my nails for the exam. And congrats on finishing the class portion! I'm sure you'll...