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I apologize I know this is off topic. But, why did you become a lawyer? Is that what you always wanted to be or did you change careers? Did you put yourself through law school by working as a nurse?

I am a cna and will be a law student. I for one could care less about becoming a nurse. However I work in the nursing field and I consider myself part of the nursing team. Yes, there are differences between nurses and aids but we are all taking care of the sick. We all wade through bodily fluids and are subject to abuse from combative patients. All of us are responsible for patient care and the patients safety. Nurse aids have a huge responsibility and their job is very important. Does that make me a nurse no. But frankly I am over it.

I was trying to make the point that nurses work in the human services. Their work is helping other people. Most people who work in human services do it for more than just the money. ------------------ Nursing assistant

Susy K, I can assure you that a little bashing doesnt scare me. I posed a very simple question one that required a very simple answer. ------------------ Nursing assistant

I should not have to say this but here goes. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. Yes, I know a little bit about the field. However, I have worked as a cna for eight years so nursing is also an interest of mine. I have worked with many fine nurses over the years and I enjoy talking about the issues. Yes, as a professional my career is in the criminal justice field. Nursing will always be a part of who I am just because I moved on does not mean that I have forgotten my coworkers. I also have been asked to speak with pre-nursing students as a guest speaker in a health occupations class. SO THERE! PS. Police officers in most states are required to possess the minimum of an associates degree. Many of the officers I know have Bachelors degrees. Sounds a little like nursing we have the same levels of entry issues. But I here very little complaining. No, I am not a cop but in criminal justice we work as a team and we take many of the same classes. You bet there are great cops who have just a high school diploma they are some of are best! ------------------ Nursing assistant

I should not have to say this but here goes. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. Yes, I know a little bit about the field. However, I have worked as a cna for eight years so nursing is also an interest of mine. I have worked with many fine nurses over the years and I enjoy talking about the issues. Yes, as a professional my career is in the criminal justice field. Nursing will always be a part of who I am just because I moved on does not mean that I have forgotten my coworkers. I also have been asked to speak with pre-nursing students as a guest speaker in a health occupations class. SO THERE! PS. Police officers in most states are required to possess the minimum of an associates degree. Many of the officers I know have Bachelors degrees. Sounds a little like nursing we have the same levels of entry issues. But I here very little complaining. No, I am not a cop but in criminal justice we work as a team and we take many of the same classes. You bet there are great cops who have just a high school diploma they are some of are best! ------------------ Nursing assistant

Susy K, As you said earlier we all have choices. If nurses are going to complain about the money they should leave the field. Other professionals who work in the human services make less than nurses. A good example is social workers, police officers, correction officers, prison counselors, probation and parole officers. Most of the above positions require a Bachelors degree. Police officers and correction officers are encouraged to complete the minimum of an associates degree. The pay of these folks ranges from thirteen dollars an hour to around twenty dollars an hour. I very rarely hera these folks complain about there wages and there education levels can be compared to that of nurses. ------------------ Nursing assistant

Nursing student Laura, I was refering to the pay of professionals working out side of nursing. ------------------ Nursing assistant

Peggy, You should talk to her first and see what is going on with her. Let her know about your concerns. You are the boss so it is your responsibility to be proactive and prevent any future harm if this person is endangering any patients. I am not a nurse and have only heard the term ativan so it is up to you to use good judgement. ------------------ Nursing assistant

I am a twenty-five year old cna from Michigan. I just recently left the field of nursing to pursue other goals. I work with young offenders by helping them to complete their GED's. I will be starting graduate school soon. I hope to one day work as a prison counselor or a public defender. I am an advocate for cnas and I am always in the mood to respectfully argue with others. ------------------ Nursing assistant

I am curious how can nurses argue that they are under paid. Try to support a family on a nursing assistants wage sometime. Nurses are paid very well compared to other professionals. ------------------ Nursing assistant

I would just like to say this. I see a lot of disrespect being directed at BSN's and NP's. The level of education does matter in all fields. The individuals who took the time and effort to obtain advanced degrees deserve to be recognized for their efforts. ------------------ Nursing assistant

Nursing student, It is ok to be book smart! Keep up the good work in nursing school. Mabe you are meant to be an academic in this field and not a bedside nurse. ------------------ Nursing assistant

Hang In There, I have worked as a cna for over eight years. Working as a nurse aid taught me about human compassion and humility. Sure there were times when I felt helpless and inferior, mabe even less educated. I too went to college mabe in some ways out of spite. I have been asked to come and speak in a health occupations class. The students in this class are all learning to be nurse aids. The teacher wants me to talk about my nurse aid experience and how I worked my way through college by working as a cna. I feel very torn about this. Its not that I felt degraded working as a cna;I felt misplaced. I do not know why she chose me to come and speak. I never went to nursing school and I am no nurse. In college I studied criminal justice and behavioral science. This experience should be very interesting. I hope I do not scare them off. ------------------ Nursing assistant

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