VGaulden

I became a CNA 2 years ago. I had been in customer service for 20 years before deciding I needed to do what I wanted-help people in the healthcare profession. I am now going to LVN school this fall. I am currently a PCA at a county hospital. My RNs make me feel appreciated, and I appreciate them. I worked in a LTC facility before moving to the hospital. I loved the residents-they made the hard work worthwhile. I hated that getting help moving a pt was like pulling teeth. I know a lot of people cannot hack being a CNA. Luckily, I don't have an adversion to poop

Anyone else get their acceptance letter today?

I dropped off my application last week. I should have 10 points or so. I am currently taking pharma (summermester). Crossing my fingers! Good luck to all!

i am working on the same-type crossroad - do i want the responsibility of a RN? or the lesser responsibility of LVN/LPN? i am currently a CNA/PCA/PCT at a major metro hospital. I really like what I do. But, I am very smart and feel I am meant for more. I want to help my patients/residents. I think the question really is, whom do I want to help. I see RNs at my hosp attached at the hip to what the dr says. They spend more time charting than helping the pt. Money isn't everything. :)