What is the difference between Certified Nurses Aid and a Patient Care technician? How can I find schools in Austin that offer free or... »
Lvn’s And Rn’s Please Help With Career?
‘ve been an LVN for 6 years. First year i worked in 2 nursing homes, definitely not my thing. Then i spent 4 years on a med/surg unit didn;t like it either because of uncooperative coworkers. So i transferred to the clinic in the same hospital which turned out to be even worse and... »
Heart Problems In A 22 Year Old Female? Please Read.?
My heart has been feeling a bit overworked the past 6 months. I’m not the type to rush to the doctor so I put it off til I had my vitals taken at work (Im a CNA). My bp was 168/100. Pulse 113. I am height/weight proportionate for my body. I work out on... »
What Is The Best Option For An 18 Yr Old Illegal Alien In The U.s?
Everyone is starting their lives and for me there’s this rode block.. For starters, I want to be a CNA, and get a job helping the elderly,... »
Any Rn’s Out There?
I’m taking my prereq’s for an RN at a community college. I want to apply in Feb 09. I recently became a CNA to get my feet wet, and now that I’m working around RNs, I’d like to know more. First, as an RN, I know there are many different types of jobs you... »
Acts Different?
Me and my girlfriend of 4 years both have jobs. I’m a grpahic design artist and she is a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant). I work 1st shift and she works 3rd shift. Ever since she started working double shifts and 3rd shift, she has been acting very different towards me. Before, she didn’t have... »
Medical Assistant Training?
My friend is volunteering at a clinic and working as a medical assistant she does everything a regular MA does but she is not allowed to give shots because she doesn’t have the certificate. I was wondering in MA’ing is like other trades such as Hair styling where for example if your mom is... »
Rn Or Medical Field Question About Getting Over Bodily Fluid?
I am currently a full time student for nursing, and my only concern since I have to work as a CNA for a couple of months, is how to get over being affected by seeing bodily fluid. I know that this will be part of my job, but I want to start, in a... »
I Am Being Charged With A Misdemenor, Haven’t Gone To Court Yet, But Was Suspended From My Job, Is This Legal?
I am a CNA in a Nursing Home, they suspended me, because they HEARD that I was being charged with a misdemenor, but that I could have my job back after my court date, is this legal or fair? »
Do You Think It’s A Good Idea To Get Certified In Phlebotomy In This Economy?
I’m going to be graduating from college soon, and will be applying for grad school in the fall. In the meantime, I was thinking of working. I love the hospital so I was thinking of getting registered in phlebotomy and working full/part time for a while. But I’m not going to be a CNA/nurse.... »
I Am Being Charged With A Misdemenor, Haven’t Gone To Court Yet, But Was Suspended From My Job, Is This Legal?
I am a CNA in a Nursing Home, they suspended me, because they HEARD that I was being charged with a misdemenor, but that I could have my job back after my court date, is this legal or fair? »
Do You Think It’s A Good Idea To Get Certified In Phlebotomy In This Economy?
I’m going to be graduating from college soon, and will be applying for grad school in the fall. In the meantime, I was thinking of working. I love the hospital so I was thinking of getting registered in phlebotomy and working full/part time for a while. But I’m not going to be a CNA/nurse.... »
I Am Being Charged With A Misdemenor, Haven’t Gone To Court Yet, But Was Suspended From My Job, Is This Legal?
I am a CNA in a Nursing Home, they suspended me, because they HEARD that I was being charged with a misdemenor, but that I could have my job back after my court date, is this legal or fair? »
Is There Anything I Can Do?
I have been very crabby, moody, and irritable lately..I know I am stressed out from work/school , but i have never been like this. I snap at everyone and I have to do something because I am a CNA and I cant be like that toward my patients. Anything I can do to help... »
Medical Assistant / Cna?
I live in Houston and I was wondering how much it costs to complete a Medical Assistant program? Is it worth it? Any suggestions on where to go? How long does it take if you are working as well? Also, I was interested in taking a CNA certification course—how much does that typically cost?... »
Pregnancy And Joint Pain, Please Help!?
I have been having severe pain in my SI joint and problems with sciatica for about 2 months now. It started at work ( I work as a CNA in a nursing home), so it’s questionable as to whether this is a work related accident or just normal pregnancy pain. I went to physical... »
I Want To Start My Life Over?
I want to pick up move and start over My plan is: My dad said he will pay for me to go to a 5wk cna course i will move to the city and state my b/f of 3yrs lives in and live with him once i get my cna i wanna live on... »
Share Your Grossest Stories?
summer 2006. I just graduated high school and went to work at a nursing home as a CNA. It was my summer job before my first year of college. obviously i was excited about starting school I had been there for 3 weeks and did my best. There was one lady “Ruth” (changed name... »
What’s The Best Place For Me To Live In Phoenix?
I’m a 21 year old CNA. I plan to work as a CNA and eventually go to college to get my RN degree to work as a pediatric nurse. I want a nice safe place to live that I’d be able to afford with a CNA salary and the salary of my boyfriend which... »
I Don’t Know What Career To Choose.any Suggestions?
So I’m 19 and I will be 20 in april and I still don’t know what I want to do with my life. I’ve always liked art but I’ve never wanted a career in it because I don’t think it’s practical and I don’t think I will make any money so I’m basically looking... »
Whistle Blowing?
It has been a year since I quit my employer and the corporate compliance office keeps asking for my input as to why I left with no notice and just quit.This company has been sued by a lesbian employee who was written up and fired she won her case changing the way the hospital... »
Rn’s…can You Give Me A Word Of Advice?
I am a nursing student and i’m just about to begin my 2nd semester. With the completion of my Fundamentals of Nursing class i was able to apply for my CNA license. I want to work maybe in the ER as a multifunctional tech or something. This will be my 1st job in healthcare.... »

