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  1. Honesty is NOT the best policy....

    maxcat replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    That's weird. I work as a CNA at a LTC, and we just hired a CNA who has taken the LPN courses, and just needs to pass her boards. She works as a CNA and has done some orienting as a LPN (though I...

  2. Staff acting like mean girls what do you do

    maxcat replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing

    In my situation, I had a more experienced (but much younger than me) CNA who is the "bully" basically make a big announcement, as she was walking by me, complaining about "how she and the other...

  3. Staff acting like mean girls what do you do

    maxcat replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing

    Is nursing different than other fields, with respect to all of this CYA and behavioral issues with staff? In my former field, I never encountered these kinds of issues...sure, there were politics,...

  4. Staff acting like mean girls what do you do

    maxcat replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing

    I could have posted this exact same thing... I'm a new CNA and working in a LTC facility. I've worked my behind off and have had no complaints about my work until today. I'm older than many of the...

  5. decline of breasteeding

    maxcat replied to jusstme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The demographics are a big thing (typically, older, educated wealthier women tend to breastfeed... the uneducated, poorer may not know the benefits or not have time because they tend to go back to...

  6. Am I Crazy? 38, never thought I'd considering nursing but now I am

    maxcat replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Nursing

    If you can, try working as a CNA for a bit (it's a requirement for the LPN program I am looking at anyways). I get exposed to poop, pee, vomit, bad behavior, etc... daily. And I'm surviving!...

  7. relocating to the Hilton Head area...many questions!

    maxcat replied to maxcat's topic in General Nursing

    lol-I think you misunderstood my question... I'm not asking anyone to help me make a decision on whether or not to move (trust me, nursing is the least of the things we need to consider, with regard...

  8. Long-Term Care & The Newly Graduated LPN

    maxcat replied to Boston7's topic in General Nursing

    This is one reason I'm glad to be working as a CNA before going for my LPN... I'm getting used to the LTC environment. Once I have my LPN, I'll be working at the same place... I know the duties will...

  9. Is it worth going to school to be an LPN?

    maxcat replied to Shawn7997's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working as an aide in a LTC facility. LPNs are hired to do both med and charge nurses. Every single one of them plans on applying to or is currently in an LPN-RN program. They get...

  10. Changing Careers at 31

    maxcat replied to mandybu77's topic in General Nursing

    I know that the local tech college I am looking at, the credits do transfer to RN programs. I'm in CO, and there's this CO articulation model that's sort of a ladder to move you up to further...

  11. Changing Careers at 31

    maxcat replied to mandybu77's topic in General Nursing

    that sounds crazy. I'm 36 (btw) and looking into an LPN program through a local technical college. It's like $8K or something for the year. There are only 3 prereqs (choice of 1 semester or 2...

  12. why are there still LPN courses?

    maxcat replied to johnsboo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, I'm just going for my CNA now, in a LTC facility, and due to geographic circumstances, the nearest and most practical thing for me to do is get my LPN first. It's cheap, and it can even be done...

  13. CNA before RN

    maxcat replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Students

    My CNA course was very easy, academically speaking, and cost $300. I am now licensed. I do not work as a CNA but I am thinking of nursing as a second career, and I figured for $300, it was worth...

  14. Anyone get into nursing as a second career? Was it a good choice??

    maxcat replied to ruby_9c's topic in General Nursing

    btw, I meant that my *former* field was poor paying, etc.. not

  15. Anyone get into nursing as a second career? Was it a good choice??

    maxcat replied to ruby_9c's topic in General Nursing

    I'm considering getting my ADN also, as a second career. First career was environmental field (have a bio degree, and an MS). It pays poorly, jobs are fairly scarce, and the schedule is generally...

  16. What is nursing school like?

    maxcat replied to selulion's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering what exactly it is about nursing school that is so hard?? I don't mean that in a snotty way, ;-) I am considering going back also, to get an ADN. I am currently 32, a SAHM to 2...

  17. looking for info on ADN program in Salida

    maxcat posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    through Trinidad state college? The also offer a program in Alamosa, I believe. Anyone have advice or know anyone who went through this program? I know it's relatively new (like 3 years old). My...

  18. first CNA job opportunity, what to look for...

    maxcat posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just recently became certified as a nurse's aid and am looking for my first opportunity for work. It looks like I can get a job in a small LTC facility. I'm wondering what to look for-I got a...

  19. first CNA job opportunity, what to look for...

    maxcat replied to maxcat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks everyone-I think I will put my application in to this place, but am requesting evenings (2-10pm) and weekends. I will have to keep looking if all they want is nights because I would go batty...

  20. first CNA job opportunity, what to look for...

    maxcat replied to maxcat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The night shift (I think it's 11-7am) has 2 CNA's for 22 residents. There is a seperate alzheimer's unit-not sure what the ratio is there. I was told that the CNA's kind of work as a team to get...

  21. first CNA job opportunity, what to look for...

    maxcat replied to maxcat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My MS is in Environmental science (bachelors in biology), but in our area, there are very few jobs and the pay is crappy (not much more than a CNA, if you can believe that!). Plus, that work is very...

  22. Have you ever had CNA's/MA's who dont want to work?

    maxcat replied to exodusgo's topic in General Nursing

    I just completed my CNA certification and passed the test. I have not worked as a CNA yet but I did 30 hours of clinical work on a med/surg floor. I'll be honest-all the CNA's at that hospital were...

  23. Average CNA salary?

    maxcat replied to pdpeanut's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if it's typical, since it's the only home health agency I looked at (and the only one in our area). I would imagine that others would have some sort of travel reimbursement or at least pay a...

  24. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    maxcat replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wanted to also add that the main reason I'm at a CC is b/c it's the only thing nearby. The state university is about 90 min. away. As far as I can tell, no nursing schools care where you did...

  25. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    maxcat replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am only taking my second prereq (still have A&P and microbiology) but have found that taking these classes at a community college is the way to go, in order to get an A. My undergraduate degree...