emily12345

I've always wanted to be a nurse. I do not have a back up plan if this doesn't work out. I've never been a straight A student. I'm a bad test taker. I learn better hands on. I work as a CNA, waitress, and I teach dance. Usually alternating weekends...

I go to school 5 days a week taking a&p 2, micro, and dance appreciation. The dance class is very easy for me so I don't really consider it as a class. I work 3 jobs all part time. I teach dance, I'm a cna, and I waitress. I work weekends mostly....

I looked into dance but it doesn't interest me like nursing does. I've met the admission counselers at the nursing schools I'm interested in. They don't do a point system. They look at your gpa and any medical experience you may have. The dance class...

The only reason I don't want to drop the dance class is because that's an easy A for me and it'll boost my gpa. I teach dance Saturday mornings for two hours. Every time I speak with a counselor at my school they tell me I'm not going anywhere and it...

I just had my first shift as a cna yesterday. I mainly shadowed another cna the whole time and performed some care on certain residents. I will admit I'm somewhat of a push over. I was scolded because I never woke the resident up for breakfast. Now t...

I've been working as a cna for roughly 5 months. Do I love it? No but that doesn't mean I don't want to become a nurse. I have patients and nurses telling me that I'm the best aide they've ever worked with. That's a great feeling to have but the comp...

I have set my sights on going iti Jeffersons prelicensure BSN program (Philadelphia) in fall of 2015. I have been working two jobs and going to school. I work as a cna and a waitress. The nurses come up to me and ask me if I've ever thought of becomi...

Thank you! It's much appreciated. I just found out I received a B for a&p 1 which I'm very happy about. I do not start spring semester until January 22nd where I will be taking micro and a&p 2. It is difficult trying to balance working two jo...

I was hired in a nursing home with no experience. I wanted to work in the hospital as well but I knew I had to start small. I thought I would hate working in a nursing home but I love it! I work in a subacute unit which is similar to a hospital. Pati...

I'm a brand new cna at a nursing home. There is one resident who I'm attached to (I know bad idea) but I only visit him when I'm done my shift since he's not in my unit anymore. After visiting him today he told me how much he misses wawa coffee and a...

I'm a cna at a nursing home. I got very attached to one resident (I know that's bad). I do not perform care on him. I only talk to him after my shift is done. We started talking about coffee and he told me how much he misses a certain brands coffee. ...

The only reason I thought this was okay was because he told me his PT brought him in left overs from a upscale restaurant he went to.

You're taught how to handle combative residents. I didn't come in contact with any combative residents during that one day. The other cna's know you're a student so if someone is combative they should come to your rescue or tell you in advance not to...

I live in south jersey. I went to ltc career training in riverside. I went two days a week for lecture and the last two weeks were 4 days a week. I think the total amount of time was maybe 8 weeks. I did my clinical t careone in moorsetown. For one d...

I have an interview next Thursday!!!! I'm ecstatic!!! And nervous! What kind of questions will they ask me? What do I wear? How can I prepare myself?

I'm sure patients would flirt with you. I've had make patients flirt with me but nothing that crossed the line. Where I did my clinicals there was one male cna and everyone loved him. He told me that I was the best student he's worked with and that I...

I took my test in nj so I'm not sure how different they are. I can't imagine a huge difference but honestly I barely studied for te state exam. I was more nervous for my skills test then the written exam. As I was taking the test I kept saying to mys...

I'm currently enrolled at a community college and my gpa is a 2.5. I know it sucks but I had a few horrible professors and for me to learn I need a professor that wants to help you pass. No matter how much I studied in my previous class the professor...

I took a&p 1 last semester and due to my horrible professor I now am retaking it this semester. For me, I need a good professor. I need someone who wants to help you and breaks down the material. My last professor refused to discuss your grades a...

I'm having such a hard time finding a job! I've been certified since July 11th and I'm having no luck. I've called to follow up on my application and they said they will call me back but I haven't heard anything in weeks. I'm afraid I'm going to for...

I'm very nervous for my exam tomorrow. I took some practice tests online and did well. I'm not the best test taker when the time comes. I've been studying and feel confident. Is the exam really hard? I'm in New Jersey if it matters.

I will have my cna certification in a few weeks but I'd ultimately like to work as a pct. I know they're the same minus phlebotomy and EKG. How would I go about becoming one? Do hospitals train you? Any additional advice would be appreciated!! Thank ...

I haven't taken my written exam yet but I did take my skills. The best advice I can give you is just breathe and relax. I pretended I was teaching the evaluator what to do. I know it's nerve racking. On my first skill I forgot to put gloves on for a ...

Written. Sorry meant to be more elaborate. I passed my skills and I'm taking it in cherry hill.

I have my first clinical on Wednesday and I'm so nervous! I felt like an idiot when we had to interview the residents because my hands were shaking and my voice was shaking. I work as a waitress and I thought I'd be a step ahead a few people because ...