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Hello, I'm new to the site.
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Posted over 5 years ago My name is Wendy. I have been a caregiver close to ten years. I have 3 wonderful daughters, ages 14, 12, and 9. I am currently divorced. I am planning to start CNA training this spring. I once cared for my disabled mother for nearly 10 years. She had numerous medical problems, and I learned so much from different registered nurses. She needed around the clock care, and my father and I took the responsibility of managing her care at home. Now that she has passed, I am inspired to become a nurse. I really love helping others. It's going to be a challenge, but what in life isn't! I need to prepare myself and my children for the future. A nursing diploma would be a wonderful accomplishment. Take care, everyone. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Welcome! You'll love this site! And Good Luck to you! It sounds like you'll make a wonderful addition to the medical field. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago welcome wendy! hang on, be flexible, and be willing to ride the ups and downs-many emotional and physical. it is wonderful and varied. if you get burnt out in one area, move to another. hang in sweetie! in is probably the most rewarding and frustrating job in the world. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Welcome to the fold, Wendy. You'll do just fine. After that CNA program, check out a possible nursing career. It's a pretty decent way to make a living. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Welcome Wendy.
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| Posted over 5 years ago My name is Tom. I am a Nurse Aide at a very nice nursing home in Michigan. I have had the opportunity to work with many skilled aides and nurses who have helped me in my second career. I find it challenging working with dimentia and diabetic residents. It is the most meaningful work I have done yet in my life. At the end of the day it feels awesome to say I actually made a difference, no matter how small, for residents that really need you there for them. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Wendy, welcome. I am fairly new to nursing link. I find it fun and educational. Good luck with your career! |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Hi Wendy - I'm in the same boat!! Godspeed and good luck with school!!!
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| Posted about 5 years ago Hi to all, I am Karen ---and new to the site. Just moved back home to NY from RI and am looking to further my nursing career. I have been an LPN for 32yrs mostly in geriatrics. Studing for my bachlors. Not easy at this age or I guess any age. Looking forward to learning what new jobs are out there. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I would like to welcome all of you! You will find good, sound advice from many veterans here. Good luck to all of you in your future plans! Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, worn out and screaming "Woo-hoo"!!! |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Hello and welcome Wendy! I too am new to the site but must admit it feels like home! |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Welcome Wendy! I have just completed the C.N.A. class for Kentucky. We are now called S.R.N.A. (State Registered Nurse Aides), and I have recently been accepted to the RN (ADN) program. It has always been a dream of mine to become a nurse as well, so we are in the same boat. Welcome! |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Hello Wendy and welcome. Good luck with your classes. I know you will do well. |
