TN CNA

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1. Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

   TN CNA replied to sucess2012's topic in CNA/MA

   No. I live in TN.

2. Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

   TN CNA replied to sucess2012's topic in CNA/MA

   We have a couple student nurses working as SNAs. They are able to work there as a CNA and didn't have to go to class for the CNA stuff.

3. Is it possible for a CNA to both work and go to school full time?

   TN CNA replied to Yort781's topic in CNA/MA

   I work nights full time (12.5 hrs shifts). I go to school full-time. I homeschool two of my children. I run my household and pay all the bills by myself. Yes, it can be done. It just takes drive and ambition. --and lots of lack of sleep!---

4. Hospital PCA job and school

   TN CNA replied to t2091's topic in CNA/MA

   I work night-shift at a hospital (12.5 hr shifts). I go to college full-time. I homeschool two of my children. I pay all the bills at home. Yes..it can be done! Like the previous poster said, it's all about your drive to do it. True, I rarely sleep a...

5. Is 7 the new 5?

   TN CNA replied to Capco56's topic in Med-Surg

   Our day shift has anywhere from 5-11, and our night shift has anywhere from 8-13. CNAs have up to 42.

6. CNA working night shift on a Med/Surg Floor

   TN CNA replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in CNA/MA

   I got hired as a CNA (night shift) on the MED/SURG floor straight out of class. I had no experience and had not worked in over 12 years. We do Q4 vitals, constant I&Os on all drains, etc..., ambulate, turns & brief changes(usually with no ass...