Carol Austin

Thank you both! I accepted the offer from my first interview and will be cancelling my 2nd interview. I felt like if I didn't accept their offer and then didn't get an offer from the second place, I would be up a certain creek without a paddle! Hopef...

Hey guys! So I got certified at the beginning of this month and started looking for a job. I had 1 interview and then another facility called the same afternoon to set up another interview. The next day, the first place I interviewed at called and of...

My father has been a male nurse for 30 years, He is exceptional at what he does and I hope I can be as great a nurse as he is someday! Don't worry about the stereotypical "Only women should be nurses" humble jumble! If this is the direction you want ...

Hey there! :) First off, Maybe you could have handled the conversation with your co-worker a little bit better? Instead of saying "you didn't help me, so I'm not going to help you" You could try and come together and decide on an action plan. Get int...

Hello! So, Today I FINALLY received my test date for my state certification! *dances* And was wondering if you guys would share some of your studying tips? :) Anything in particular really help you in preparation for your test? Also, how long did it...

I PASSED!! I am so incredibly happy and relieved! This site has helped me out so much, you all are wonderful! Now to go for RN! (eventually! )

My very first day of clinicals, me and my fellow classmates were thrown to the wolves...The CNA's figured because we, the students were there, they could go about their business with a lighter workload. They never came back to check on us, they didn'...

I got my scrubs at walmart because of the price, I knew after clinicals I was never going to wear white on white so I didn't want to spend a ton and I got my shoes on sale at payless! Best of luck! :)

I'm sure you will do wonderful!! All that experience under your belt! Best of luck to you!! Let us know how you made out!!

Hey there! Congratulations on your classes! I agree that it goes by SUPER fast! I started mine on the 19th of june and I have about 2 weeks left! But it is SO much fun! My very first day got off to a rough start, before my classes began I had to g...

I'm incredibly excited but also very nervous! Can anyone offer any advice/words of wisdom/studying techniques? I've bleached my white scrubs and have been driving myself crazy trying to remember everything I need to bring on my first day! LOL! Thanks...

Thank you so much! Today is my fourth day of class and it's been great so far! Oh my goodness! That must have been difficult, having someone contradict everything that your instructor has been pounding into your head! I'm glad your second day was be...

Right Proton!? She's got some GREAT advice! Thank you so much! I've always wanted a career in the medical field! Jess, Im so sorry to hear about your father *Hugs* My dad is my inspiration, I hope I can be half the nurse that he is. I will look int...

That is a great suggestion!! I will definitely ask if I can use them as references! That's another one of my worries, finding work with no experience after everything is said and done! My dad is a Hospice nurse and is always telling me they're hiring...

Congratulations on passing!! and good luck in your job search!

Thank you SO much! I think the skills lab is what's worrying me the most! Since I've found this site and have been reading through the threads, it seems like that is the hardest part! I'm definitely going to take a TON of notes and give your studying...

Thank you so much!! I'm very much looking forward to it! It's something I know I would enjoy even if we are overworked and I hope to make it to RN someday! :) Best of luck to you in nursing school!!

My course starts on the 19th!! I am so Excited! getting into nursing is something I have always wanted to do! One of my main concerns after the course is finding work...I see alot of places hiring for CNA's but they require you to have a minimum of 1...