I went from CNA, to LVN, to RN to a CRNA. When my parents retired they moved out of the state I grew up in, and left me the house to rent from them. I turned it into a group home for the older special needs ( government funded ). If I could of did it again, I wouldn’t have became a LVN and wasted the money at a private college. Just remember it gets greater later and it’s never too late!

@Carol-md7zd

3 ай бұрын

Hello! I just became a CNA and I was looking into the same pathway as you to become a CRNA. My instructor also did the same with opening a group home for special needs individuals. If I did LVN at a public college do you think it would be worth it? I am trying to pick between the option of LVN first or pursuing an ABSN. The only factor that tells me not to do ABSN is the loans (around 50-60k plus tuition and living expense)... I think if I chose an LVN at a public school it would be less, but I'm not sure. What is your opinion on my situation, I would love to get some advice from you.

@Mariely1

3 ай бұрын

What if a lpn is only 6k at community college & 9 months (2 semesters). I feel like it’s worth it 🤷🏻‍♀️ idk I wanna be able to make lpn money rather then cna money as I pursue the BSN route. Idk if I wanna be a cna for the next 2.5 years. I’m honestly having trouble make a decision with school but I’ll apply and just go with the program that accepts me. Better than being a sitting duck.

@threadjunkie

3 ай бұрын

@@Carol-md7zdLVN at a community college is worth it in my opinion. But doing that program at a private college for 20-35K isn’t worth it in my opinion. My LVN program was only 13 months full time, but I still ended up going back to college and working toward my ADN, BSN, then continuing on to get my CRNA ( you earn your MSN - I went to USC for the program ). The only program I was stuck paying for was the damn LVN program, because I wanted to completely get out of bedside nursing at nursing homes. I was a CNA for 13 months, and a LVN for 2.5 years. As soon as I got my ADN I got a job at Kaiser, they paid tuition reimbursement and paid for me to get my BSN. When I decided to open the group home I didn’t realize how much money I could make in 3 years, I touched 350K after taxes and expenses to run the facility. Mind you once I got my ADN I knew I wanted to be the highest paid nurse, so I went ahead and started in the ICU so by the time it came down to applying for USC CRNA program I knew I would get in. I ended up paying for my college tuition upfront, and running my business while I attended school. If you plan of attending CRNA school I strongly suggest taking every class serious from the beginning, I graduated with a 3.9 cumulative GPA.

@threadjunkie

3 ай бұрын

@@Mariely1If the LPN program is only 9 months and 6K at a community college, then go for it. But from my personal experience, I wouldn’t pay for that program at a private college. As my pops would say, 2+2 isn’t the only way to get to 4 meaning everyone’s journey is different. Tbh, I should have listened to my mom when she advised me as a nurse practitioner to just get my ADN after becoming a CNA because once I do that hospitals/employers will pay for my education. But no not me, I was concerned about looking good, driving a nice car, going out so I decided to become a LVN to make more money and racked up more debt at a private college. When if I’d just been humble, and stuck it out as a CNA and lived rent free with my parents until after I got my ADN I would of been ready to purchase my own home at that time. You live and you learn no regrets.

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

You made a way for yourself , shoutout to you! I’m starting here! I know I have bigger goals of passing the RN level but I’m starting here. I agree it’s never too late . CRNA is on my list but so is DNP or PA! Best of luck on your journey man 🎯

Nice video 🥰🥰🥳your video is so cool, honestly CNA is such a difficult test man , really don’t know what to do but I’m never losing hope

@AndersonWingate-kh9hn

2 ай бұрын

At times it doesn’t matter how hard you study you also need to pray to God for success..

@Phillips-wc8yn

2 ай бұрын

Please does anyone know who this Mr anderson is ? I really need to speak with him I’m frustrated..

@richeson-cq8fz

2 ай бұрын

yes you’re correct..

@brownJohnson-pl2wb

2 ай бұрын

The truth is most FNP’s, A-GNP’s, ENP’s and NP’s you see today passed with anderson help, my sister passed thanks anderson and I’ll be sitting for my exam in two weeks, I’m studying what anderson provided already, I trust him and I know with him I’ll pass .

@johnfred-hw2wk

2 ай бұрын

how does this work please ?

Brooo!!! Yes finally! Thats why im about to finish my RN At a community college debt free, scholarship grants, because i didnt want to do the absn because i wasnt gonna pay 50k usd into this education! Now looking into bsn paid my employer.... yooo people work smart not hard. These opportunities are endless...

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

I got lucky to not pay 50k , but it’s under 20 so I feel a bit lucky for ABSN program! Of o can do it all over again , LPN would have been my goal 🎯 early congrats to you too

I can definitely feel this. I’ve been a CNA for yearsssss and honestly I’m waiting to get into Nursing now. It’s just a lot!!!!!

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

Take the risk , it’ll pay off in the long Run 🎯

Definitely, be thinking about your next move me personally I couldn't see myself being a CNA long-term only a in an in a Nursing program

@iizidlaury2023

Ай бұрын

I advise everyone to go further than CNA!

No judgement! Nursing school has me super low energy some days. Especially when I start my day!

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

SUPER low I’m drained with like every aspect of life! It’s exhausting. I just want to have a break , but I guess I’ll break when I’m done! We got this liv , stay strong and study hard, the NCLEX will be here before we know it 🎯

Thank you sharing. Great content. I have a degree in business management. I've been working on the adminstrative side of healthcare, (medical billing/patient representative/claims representative). I'm currently working as a pharmacy tech. I'm about to start a cna program next month looking to transition into becoming an allied health professional.

@iizidlaury2023

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. , I really appreciate it 💪🏽

I was a cna for 11 years,now an Rn,nobody wanna hire rn now.i ve been struggling for the past 3years to find a decent job.Every 2-3 month im outbofbwork.

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

That’s unfortunate and I never seen a CNA Struggle with finding a job! I’m NC and a lot of areas, it’s jobs everywhere for Nurse Aides

Oh lord 😅I’m enrolled in cna classes this month I guess I’ll be looking towards lpn or ultrasound soon .

@iizidlaury2023

Ай бұрын

Yes that’s awesome keep going 🎯

I’m not sure how this video popped up on my page. But I don’t know anyone for the job title. Some people are not meant to go beyond the CNA level. I’m a physical therapist-DPT and I have worked with plenty of CNA’s or across the United States and I completely respect what you all do. God bless moving forward.

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching I can’t agree to say some people shouldn’t go past the CNA level because if someone has it in their heart that they want of become a nurse , I think they should have the chance! If it’s not meant to be nursing school will weed them out and life in general would get in the way! But if you have the mental fortitude and work ethic to become a nurse I think you at least deserve a shot! This video was to encourage others to at least try , go to school to become one and don’t waste years away with the aspiration and no action! God bless your journey as well🤞🏽🎯

So handsome just waking up papi! Love ya🥰😘

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

You think I’m cute ? 😁😄😘

Is CNA physically hard in the hospital?

@iizidlaury2023

Ай бұрын

Yes , the job itself is physically hard 🏁

I'm almost a CNA, but I'm going right into college and not waiting. I'm passing up LPN/LVN and going straight for ASN. ASN/BSN is literally only a $1 on average pay difference for the national average, but the ASN will help me get that rocket pay boost I need. I will then go BSN when things level out, which will probably be within a year of me graduating my ASN, but my ultimate goal is Nurse Practitioner. I want to do Geriatric or Outpatient/Clinical care as they are super stress free and somewhat stable environments. I love stability, and I will always be able to learn no matter what I do.

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

The plan is set also I think ASN route is a great option, you’ll be saving yourself a lot of time just goin go for it! I’m only doing ABSN be sue the program is so short , if it was any longer I might have just done LPN! Then bridges it over and over again. 💪🏽 the money is there for LPN’s as well believe it or not 🎯

Great points made, been doing CNA since covid. I work local agency, great for fast cash but im glad im going to nursing school this year!

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

Big shoutout to you for taking the next step and I agree it is great fast cash. Especially if you take advantage of the bonus and OT! Best of luck on the journey Tasha 🎯🤞🏽

Crna or pmhnp is the only reason I’m going for my RN otherwise I would’ve just stayed in real estate

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

I would love to da a CRNA program but know it’s just that much more school, taking it one thing at a time at this point 🎯

Facts to videos, my g!!!

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate you my g 🎯

I when to an school after I had been cna for a long time. Know i am looking at rt and rn programs.

I’m considering going into the CNA field, wanting to work specifically in hospice “in of life care” I have worked in funeral service for the last 5+ years and now I would like to be on the other side of death.. I live in Charlotte North Carolina. I know you mentioned that you got your CNA certification in North Carolina what CNA school did you attend and which ones would you suggest?

And im here trying to find a job

@iizidlaury2023

4 ай бұрын

Get the experience bro , I can see you doing an LPN program within the next year or maybe RT. Keep the faith bro! Make your money then Move on to your next step , better step 🎯

@andrewcruz3837

4 ай бұрын

@@iizidlaury2023 im trying to i have 0 experience in this field. And i been applying to nursing homes on indeed and shit lmao

@andrewcruz3837

4 ай бұрын

@@iizidlaury2023 this one place got back to me and they sent me a link where i need a cpr certification and i have to pay for it and im like wahh. I took bls in my cna course but i didnt get anything claiming i was cpr certified.

@andrewcruz3837

4 ай бұрын

@@iizidlaury2023 i swear though everywhere i apply there all looking for experience

I am super overwhelmed and over worked in the nursing home do you thing the hospital would be better because I would have less people to take care of ?

@penandpencilplow

3 ай бұрын

@toastiesquish4808 No disrespect to our nursing homes. They are a great help to people when they need to be in one. However, I hear that working in the hospital system may be a little “easier” and will give you a chance to do more things. You may get to put on heart leads or do a bladder scan and stuff. You’ll definitely take a ton of vitals on various patients in the hospital. You’ll get assigned lots of patients in a hospital too. Half the floor (approximately 15-16) if another CNA is on duty. 30 or 31 or so if you’re the only CNA on the floor but don’t think you do any vitals then. This has been my experience generally. Others may have different. Best!

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

The hospital would give you more chance to experience and potentially skills! You learn more an have less patients! 🎯 go back and check my nursing home vs hospital video 🎯

I’m just trying to take that first step to become a cna.

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

You got what it takes . Make it happen 🎯

@cosmicknight4665

3 ай бұрын

@@iizidlaury2023 thanks man

Could the hospital pay for your school to work for them ?

@iizidlaury2023

4 ай бұрын

Yes They can but I didn’t want them too because then I’ll have to work for them once I’m done and I plan on leaving the city I’m in currently ASAP.

Can you work at another state as a CNA or do you have to take any test at moving state??

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

You can work in another state with your license but CNA’s have to abide by a reciprocity requirement which I think you can ask about via your state agency. I know it can be done! Let me know what oh find out 🎯

B professional we don't need to know if you just waking up

@iizidlaury2023

3 ай бұрын

Man What are you talking about , this is my channel , I do what I want 😐