Hey guys! I've never posted anything on the CNA board-this is my first time. I am a former nursing student that didn't quite make it through the obstacles of nursing school. I think a lot of my problem was lack of confidence in myself. After getting dismissed from my nursing program, i still wanted to pursue my dream of being a nurse. I decided to get my CNA license and go to work. I took the test, and now I am a CNA :w00t:...and a proud one at that. I had a lot of respect for CNAs in nursing school. They taught me a lot in my clinicals.
Ok long story short...I recently landed a part time job in an assisted living facility. By the time I pay for childcare, I will have nothing left. So I'm pretty much working for nothing. But I am doing this to get some experience under my belt along with getting used to messing with patients. Not only that, but it gives me something to do. I'm thankful that I can do this because my husband has a good paying job, otherwise I couldn't do it. So CNAs...are you doing it to pay the bills or just because you love the job? Anyone here doing this for the benefit to further your career?