[DutchgirlRN]

No, when I went to LPN school back in 1975 I thought I was going to be a CNT, boy was I surprised when they started talking about meds and needles!

[Spidey's mom]

No I was not.

My mentor discouraged me from taking the CNA class.

I've never regretted it.

And I love and work well with the CNA's - we are a team.

steph

[edogs334]

Originally Posted by stevielynn

And I love and work well with the CNA's - we are a team.

steph

And that's how it should be. Thank God for nurses like you.

[DolphinRN84]

Yes, I was a CNA/PCA for 2 years before becoming an RN. It helped with some of the basic nursing skills, such as bed baths, glucometry, even learning how to draw blood and do EKGs. I'm glad I had that experience because it did make the transition a little bit easier.

[Spidey's mom]

Originally Posted by DolphinRN84

Yes, I was a CNA/PCA for 2 years before becoming an RN. It helped with some of the basic nursing skills, such as bed baths, glucometry, even learning how to draw blood and do EKGs. I'm glad I had that experience because it did make the transition a little bit easier.

Where I work, CNA's are not allowed to do ekg's, blood glucose checks, draw blood, etc.

In nursing school, the first part was learning CNA duties. Making beds, bathing patients, taking vital signs.

steph

[IckuRN]

OMG! I got my butt kicked on a regular basis as an ICU tech. I learned tons about "real" nursing. It was an awesome preparation for me, and I am so glad I did it. I don't suggest it though, if you can't remember that the text book answers differ from what the nurses really do.

[Perpetual Student]

No. I never even held a formal job prior to becoming a nurse.

[chibear55]

Yes And It Was Required Before You Could Go To Nursing School. Also Being An Lpn For One Year Was Required For Rn School. Both Are A Very Good Idea.

[HangTen!]

Hey everyone. New here, looks nice

To the question. Yes I was. I believe it makes you a better nurse.

Be Safe. My

[newdawn_45]

No, came into the program as a Paramedic. God bless the CNA. What a tuff job.