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Thanks for all the encouragement. :) If things go well, I should be starting a CNA class at a LTC facility in January, and I will work there after the class has been completed. They will also sponsor me for my licensing. I'm sure it will be an adjustment to get used to the gross stuff, and it'll be a good experience for me. I can handle gross household chores like the kitty box and those moldy leftovers you leave in the 'fridge too long, so hopefully with time I'll adjust to the extremely gross stuff. Here's hoping. ^^;;

I've never been one of those people who were fascinated by the functions of the human body, I often found myself having to look away from anything "gross" on medical shows, whether fictional or on the Discovery channel. Ever since I decided that I wanted to pursue nursing, I've been telling myself that I'll get used to seeing that kind of thing and it won't bother me anymore. The other night, we were watching "Horror Stories of the ER" on TLC, and there was a mentally disabled homeless woman who came in with severe abcesses on her arms. They were so bad that she actually had holes in her skin, in which she had inserted worms. Her skin was blackened with infection and dirt. When I first saw it, I had to look away, although I made myself turn back, thinking "I might see something like this as a nurse, I have to learn not to be bothered by this kind of thing" But then I wondered...if I have to make myself not be bothered by seeing open wounds and so on, am I really cut out for nursing? How did you reconcile yourself with the fact that you will be dealing with this kind of thing. Are you the sort of person who finds the workings of the human body fascinating, even when the appearance is...unpleasant? Or did you inure yourself to it in some way? If so, how? I want to be a nurse because I want to help people. I think it's an exciting, dynamic field where the sky is the limit because there are so many directions to go. I may end up choosing a field of nursing that doesn't concentrate on hospital care, but I will have to go through that type of environment as I train, and I want to make sure I'll be able to handle it. Any thoughts?

It's true that if medicare eligibles do not enroll in some kind of part d plan, either directly through Medicare or through a licensed program through a Medicare HMO, there will be a lifetime penalty. I work in customer service for a medicare replacement HMO product and I spend almost all day every day explaining Medicare part D to our members. (It's a terrible job, by the way.)

She was wrong to hit you and I think you should report it through the proper channels. I also feel that your comment was rude and uncalled for. Some people are more sensitive than others, so what seemed a sarcastic jest to you may have seemed very hurtful to her. Comments like that could be hurtful to others, so please consider trying to be kinder to those around you in general, in the future.

Short background: I will be starting nursing school next year, but in the meantime I want to work as a CNA. I've been looking for nursing homes in the area that will train and certify on site, and I have compiled a short list of facilities in my area that do this. While reviewing my list today and preparing driving directions so that I can go out and fill out some applications, I was using google, and I came across an article about one of the places on my list. The kitchen area had some critical violations and got a really low score. It seems like this is a red flag. Should I take this facility off my list?

I live in Huntsville and I absolutely love it. I can't say much about nursing here because I am just a pre-nursing student, but it's a beautiful place to live with friendly people and a nice community.