Re: not in nursing profession
I would do both, the CNA and phlebotomy class. The focus in health care is multi-tasking and the more a CNA can do, the better the outcome. If I had to select which course to take first, then, I would say CNA, because in most cases, the outlook for full time employment is better than the phlebotomy alone. Also, most people are very nervous drawing bloods for the first time, and each person is NOT easy to obtain a blood sample from. Some phlebotomy agencies may not keep you on if you are not drawing sufficient amounts of samples.
I can concurr with others, though, that if your heart is not in it, this may not be a great selection. You will never know until you actually try, and bottom line is that as long as you provide safe care, it wouldn't make a difference. However, it can be a labourous, smelly, and tedious job that can add wear and tear to your body. It can also be thankless, because patients, other aides and even nurses may be rude and unfeeling. I did it for many years before I became an LPN. I enjoyed it more times than not, but I was tired. And, I am even more tired as a nurse. Good luck.
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