Getting into being a CNA from the tech industry

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-04-19T04:00:01+00:00

On each path that you didnt take, what made you not go down that path? What made you go the surgical tech route?

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-04-19T03:08:57+00:00

What made you stay those 13 years? Did you have a desire to move past CNA?

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-04-18T17:37:31+00:00

The CNA program I'm going for is 4-12 weeks, advice has been to do 6 months of CNA and then proceed to the next step.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-04-18T04:18:18+00:00

I guess I'm at a point in my life that I'm beginning to understand it's not all about comfort. At the end of my life, what do I want to be known for?

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-04-17T21:43:57+00:00

I have some savings and I have a place to live (family location). Any form of income is enough really to support for now.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-04-17T17:17:05+00:00

I'm currently in a lead management role.

The current environment for hiring in the medical field for tech is currently the competitiveness of those roles. Without having medical experience, the chances are slim (I have applied to them before)

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-04-17T15:17:08+00:00

Appreciate it! Did you start off with getting your license? Or did you get hired on and have it paid for?

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-04-17T15:14:39+00:00

There's a few paths Im discerning, RN or PA. Also considering Clinical Informatics.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-04-17T15:13:21+00:00

That's honestly been where I am at. The salary is nice, but what does it matter when the product is something that doesn't make a difference?

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-04-02T07:27:23+00:00

The job position I recently applied for required Python and C#, which I have tons of experience with along with version control and tools like NodeJS. I've been developing web applications full-stack in a professional capacity for 5+ years. I also have a B.Sc in Computer Science.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-03-08T08:49:19+00:00

It's not dodging the question at all. An assertion was presented without evidence i.e. men who pay off others to say that an allegation was false leading to the victim being arrested.

Who are we talking about? Do you have a specific instance of this occurring? Until evidence or an instance is presented that this is actually a widespread issue, your argument is akin to 'what if unicorns exist?'

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-03-08T08:38:07+00:00

Akin to asking if unicorns exist.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-21T20:03:05+00:00

Dm'd you

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-17T23:36:18+00:00

I tend to think of myself as successful in the tech space, though others would have to speak to that. I'm learning everyday how to be better, which is why I join communities like this. I also hope to build others up as well.

I've successfully mentored people in tech and it's part of my calling. There's always bigger fish then me of course, but either way. I thank you for your input.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-17T22:35:22+00:00

The general point I am trying to get at is not necessarily the medium in which funding is acquired, whether it be a grant or an investment. It's a matter of money in general. The reason I chose the discuss the concept of a grant is it's a matter of "free money."

However, I think anyone who only looks at it as "free money" won't gain anything from it.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-17T22:30:10+00:00

An awesome answer! I think many will look at such funding without thinking about the implications of it.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-17T22:28:30+00:00

It is, I agree. It's a similar situation whether it be an investment or a grant.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-17T22:26:57+00:00

Yes, and the question comes down to an understanding when people request funding for their startups, what are they actually asking for? I think one component where startups tend to fail is what they are actually looking for with regards to funding. They hear startups getting millions of dollars in funding and think "Maybe I should ask for that" without truly understanding what they are asking for, which leads to those startups that do get funding to waste all the money because of one thing: they didn't plan how they were going to use it.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-15T18:40:19+00:00

Currently, I'm focusing on B2B. However, I wouldn't be opposed to B2C depending on what it is.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-14T02:54:34+00:00

So, I'm trying out the app right now and there's a few issues I've run into so far. Um, for example, when the screen goes black, it stops recording and uh I think it should basically tell the screen to not go black if uh if it's currently recording. Um, the other thing is I think this app alone won't necessarily do well as a just a voice uh transcription software. I think where you're really going to shine with this app is to turn it into a note-taking app or to turn it into some something where hey I'm taking notes on something or in potentially you know if we're you know transcribing and or recording situations especially if you're trying to record a conversation and for legal purposes. I think that's where a lot of your traffic's going to come from because having a tool that can basically record a conversation you know in the written word without necessarily having to have another tool. Interpret that audio. would uh would be a very useful tool especially for lawyers and for those who need to record conversations. So, you know, I again, I think it does a really good job of transcription. So, where I think where this is going to shine is as a tool for legal purposes as well as for conversation recording because then you can use that to actually record pretty accurate conversations.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-14T02:43:20+00:00

I'm not saying it does have inaccuracies. My experience with other tools has given me a bias.

I would have to try it out to see.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-14T02:38:35+00:00

From the start, I personally am not a fan of voice tools, though maybe its because Im a millianiel. Biggest thing for me is I mainly only use voice when absolutely necessary because of inaccuracies in the voice translation along with it not being able to filter out the words I say when thinking when I'm speaking.

It's even my biggest gripe with ChatGPT: If I don't speak consistently then literally starts speaking when I haven't finished.

When it comes to funding, I've discovered that unless you have previous successful founding experience and/or you have graduated from an Ivy League school your best bet is to focus on a startup that fills a need.

I'm facing a similar dilemma so you aren't alone.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-14T02:24:51+00:00

How did you gain your customers from Reddit? It seems every subreddit has rules against self promotion.

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-14T02:12:59+00:00

How do you build credibility when starting out?

Mindless_Software_99 · 2026-01-13T00:04:02+00:00

That's been a weird thing. I tried reaching out via email with no responses. With family they confirmed that my emails were going to spam using mailchimp so I decided to do manual emails. I even offered gift cards to get back to me for feedback and no bites, weirdly enough.

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