serene43

What is a CRNA? I'm a CNA now and still don't know a lot of things.

I don't know how old your post was, but staying on NE DC would be a good option. There are a lot of motels on New York Ave. as you come into DC near the highway. Also a must would be visiting Florida Ave Grille - a delicious soul food place - esp if you're from the South! Cheap and plentiful. Also, across from Howard University Hospital is a very good restaurant. And Ben's Chili Bowl. These are all cheap eats. If you have more money, the restaurants on the wharf in SW are more formal and more pricey. Have a good time and say hi to the Pres.

hi, i am a howard alum - class of '85!!!!! i was a journalism major, worked at several papers as a photographer, but just recently went to school to become a cna. i'm so ready now for the nursing program, but i want to come back to the dc area. i live in las vegas now, hate it and was wondering if anyone knew what the starting salaries for huh rn's? also, i can't get any info from the hu human resources people who refer me to the hospital, but i can't get through to them either. any answers would be much appreciated.

Hear, hear for the truth, no matter how it's said...

I really appreciate all the encouragement from people who have been there. I also work in a residential home passing meds, but I don't have to clean anyone, just do first aid and minor light housekeeping for adult mentally chanllenged women. They will integrate into the community when they are able to take care of themselves. I want to be an RN because I feel I can make a difference. I've seen the visiting nurse, she sets up the meds and checks on their health and makes recommendations. I also work in the nurses' office at a middle school and pass meds, do major first aid and lots of paperwork. What other options are there? I definitely want to work with children and keep them healthy. QUOTE=Retired R.N.]You are making a wise choice in starting as a CNA and learning what nurses do before deciding to become one. I think it's really sad to see students drop out half way through nursing school because they find out that it's not what they thought it would be.

I am a CNA student right now, but part of the training is spending one day a week in a hospital where you can observe nurses and their duties. You also work on your own under a nurses' supervision and ask lots of questions. Maybe try that first and see if you really want to be a nurse! It's team work.

I am going to school here in Nevada. It's not required, but recommended. It increases your chances for nursing school and you get great experience. Thanks for all your help!

Is it a good idea to become a CNA first, then an RN? What do you think? Has anyone done this?