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So I've just started working as a CNA in a home health agency, and so far everything is going fine. However the assignments they've given me are about 30 minutes away from where I live (17 miles) so paying for gas is an issue. My question is, are ag...

I'm a newly licensed CNA in North Carolina, I work in home health and was just given a case working with a 14 year old girl. I'm not sure what her medical condition is yet, but I see that she is nonverbal & very dependent. On her care plan it spe...

Are there any nurses (or former nurses) who decided to go to medical school after becoming a nurse? Anyone felt like like you wanted more control in your field and to direct care plans instead of just following them? How was your experience with tran...

hello all! I am currently a pre-nursing student (going into my sophomore year of college) who is really unsure of which healthcare field is best for me. I know, I am young & still have plenty of time before really making such a big decision...but...

Excuse my lack of lack or terminology for saying they just "follow care plans", that's not the way I was trying to get my point across. I understand nurses have a huge influence on patient care, as they are on the front line.

Thanks so much everyone! This really helped. I guess I'll just have to gain more experience & more skills before I can really say if nursing for me. Hopefully the end goal (helping other people) will over-rule doing the not-so-lovable ADLs. Plus,...