Hello all. I just registered here because I need advice from folks who may be in the know.
Im 40yrs old, just lost my job at GE, where I worked the past 14 years. I have alot of industrial maintenance, machine mechanic experience, but there just arent any manufacturing jobs left. At least not in the NE Ohio area.
Ive been out of work nearly 22 months, and Im giving up.
Ive been considering taking the STNA classes offered locally, and wonder if theres a place for me in this field?
I'd hate to waste the time, although its only a short course, and not be able to get work.
I hear that guys may be a wanted item, but thats coming from the school...
And if I do go forward with this plan, what kind of money can I expect to make? I understand Im never going to make the kind of money I made at GE in maintenance, but need to know if I can survive and feed my family.
Also, I considered that if I did become a STNA, that maybe I would continue my education and move toward becoming a X-ray/MRI/Nuk Tech. Thats where I see myself.
Im kind of a big guy at 6'1 and 300+ lbs, and kind of intimidating, but have always found little kids and old people love me...
Sorry to hear of the loss of your job. If you are looking to get into STNA work, the good thing is that there is a high need for them....and unfortunately the phrase "dime a dozen" can sometimes be used in regards to job postings.
I was an STNA for nearly 5 years prior to becoming an RN. I loved it and sometimes I miss being able to spend all that time with my residents. Pay wise, you're going to find a variety of pay scales depending on where you apply. If you're in Northeastern Ohio you generally start out making between $8.50-10/hour. It's a LOT of HARD, BACK BREAKING work and the pay is not the best, not to mention that many of your co-workers are over-worked as well. You have to really want to do it because fact of the matter is that there are PLENTY of aides out there who could really care less about their jobs and the people they are caring for....these are HUMAN BEINGS we are dealing with...they need to be treated as such. Just my two cents, best wishes to you and if you have any other questions, you can feel free to send me a message.
SammiJoRNBSN
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Sorry to hear of the loss of your job. If you are looking to get into STNA work, the good thing is that there is a high need for them....and unfortunately the phrase "dime a dozen" can sometimes be used in regards to job postings.
I was an STNA for nearly 5 years prior to becoming an RN. I loved it and sometimes I miss being able to spend all that time with my residents. Pay wise, you're going to find a variety of pay scales depending on where you apply. If you're in Northeastern Ohio you generally start out making between $8.50-10/hour. It's a LOT of HARD, BACK BREAKING work and the pay is not the best, not to mention that many of your co-workers are over-worked as well. You have to really want to do it because fact of the matter is that there are PLENTY of aides out there who could really care less about their jobs and the people they are caring for....these are HUMAN BEINGS we are dealing with...they need to be treated as such. Just my two cents, best wishes to you and if you have any other questions, you can feel free to send me a message.