Take a pay cut to be a CNA for the experience??

[Mandimack]

I am having a difficult time making the decision of taking a pay cut from my current full time job that I make $20/hr. to taking a CNA job at a local (really great) hospital for $14/hr part time (32hrs a week). It's a rotating day/evening shift and I would get differential on weekends and evenings. I think the experience could open doors in the long run. And I can get more affordable health insurance through my college. I'm currently enrolled in an ASN program and will be graduating (hopefully!) in December 2014. So it will be about a year and a half before I'm an RN. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

[boogalina, ADN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN]

You did! Good luck with everything!

[Philly_LPN_Girl, LPN]

I agree with Oweie and I love patient care. I wouldnt quit $20 for experience that you will gain during the school year however, you could do prn if you'd like.

[JDZ344]

Do what you can in order to become a nurse. Working as a CNA could help you network to get the job you want when you get your license. If the nurses know you are in nursing school, they may teach you some helpful stuff. If you can afford it financially, I would go for it.

[AM326]

Like many have said pruor...I would try to get a prn position and not sacrifice the pay. :)