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I will be starting school for my ADN in January, but need to work at the same time. I have a clerical job now, but want to really get some good experience by being a CNA. There's a class I can take in town that is 4 weeks long and only 4 hours a day with 2 weeks classroom study and 2 weeks clinicals. It costs $750. The next class starts in 2 weeks so I could get it done before school starts. Does this sound like a good deal? My other option is after my nursing fundamentals class we can be certified as nursing assistants, but that would be a year away. What do you guys suggest? Thanks!

I know you said that you one place did offer to pay but if you were not there a year you would have to pay them back, this is not the norm. most places dont make you pay it back. and I dont think they can make you pay it back. I have never heard of such a thing:eek:

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I know you said that you one place did offer to pay but if you were not there a year you would have to pay them back, this is not the norm. most places dont make you pay it back. and I dont think they can make you pay it back. I have never heard of such a thing:eek:

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I am a CNA at the local hospital here and I have been here for a year. I am hoping to start the LPN program this fall and then complete the ADN. I would urge anyone who can to work as a CNA first. THe experience is wonderful and you learn so much. Especially at a hospital. I make 9.55 an hour now. Thats 8.80 base pay and .75 shift diff for third shift. Starting pay at our hospital is 8.00. I didn't go through the usual schooling for my CNA however. I decided to challenge the exam and passed. I had worked in an assisted living facility for 6 months prior to testing not certified.

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I am a CNA at the local hospital here and I have been here for a year. I am hoping to start the LPN program this fall and then complete the ADN. I would urge anyone who can to work as a CNA first. THe experience is wonderful and you learn so much. Especially at a hospital. I make 9.55 an hour now. Thats 8.80 base pay and .75 shift diff for third shift. Starting pay at our hospital is 8.00. I didn't go through the usual schooling for my CNA however. I decided to challenge the exam and passed. I had worked in an assisted living facility for 6 months prior to testing not certified.

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That is a long CNA class! My CNA (STNA) class was only two weeks in length, we went from 8-4 for two weeks. Two of those days were clinicals.

However, I guess with two weeks of clinicals you would not be as green as I was when I first started my job.

I am currently pursuinig an ADN, and my clinicals will start in the fall. I think it will give me an advantage as far as general patient care and compassion etc.

Also, if you are lucky to meet some nurses who are willing to help, they may let you watch or assist them with dressings, vitals, etc. However, not everyone does things the way they are supposed to be done. Example, washing hands, wearing gloves etc. So, if you become a CNA, get in the habit of that quickly.

On a personal note: I really enjoy my job, and I believe that you can tell the difference between aides who do and who don't. You can tell by the way their residents are dressed, their hair is combed, if they answer their call lights promptly. However, it can be stressful if you are on a more alert hall and have al lot of lights. Just put yourself in their ®position.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sincerely, jules

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Originally posted by blueyes

I will be starting school for my ADN in January, but need to work at the same time. I have a clerical job now, but want to really get some good experience by being a CNA. There's a class I can take in town that is 4 weeks long and only 4 hours a day with 2 weeks classroom study and 2 weeks clinicals. It costs $750.

Keep looking-there are nursing homes and hospitals in this area that will PAY YOU to take the training.....
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i am new to all this and i have a chance to be a CNA or go to school for a MA. I am male and have read hundreds of posts of male MA nightmares..My goal is to be a nurse was wondering if someone could give me somew advise on which path is best to go into to start my dream of working in a hospital

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ooops double posted sorry

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