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Thank you both for your helpful comments. I appreciate your input. When I talked to the DON, she demanded to know where my orienting CNA was while I was struggling and I said I didn't know but I was sure she was with other patients. The DON called BS...

At my community college, my tuition was paid for through what is known as a BOG waiver in my state. However, the CNA program was not eligible for any other form of financial aid, such as the Pell Grant. The only part I was really annoyed by was the ...

Ok, this advice ^ actually makes more sense than my knee-jerk reaction to the birthing center job, LOL. If at all possible, maybe give this idea a shot?

Heck yeah, take the birthing center job! I'm on the same path as you. My goal is L&D and eventually CNM. If I had my choice and didn't need full-time, your on-call birth center job would be like a dream for me. I say go for it! Good luck and best...

I'm new as well but, if this is a state-funded facility, I don't think it would be a good idea to either mention or expect to leave early, or come in early, at least in most LTC/AL facilities. At my new workplace, which is state-funded, they have ov...

I am a CNA who is on the waiting list for my local nursing program. I am so mad at myself right now. I have been a CNA for over two years but have been doing home health care for most of that time. I just got my first job as a CNA in a skilled nursin...

Thank you both for your thoughtful responses. They are much appreciated. Because I want to stay with this company long-term, I am afraid to rock the boat with HR at this point. I guess I will just get that magical "one year" at a LTC facility under m...