Pointers for Success in Nursing School

I'm taking your advice - I've just been accepted into a ten-week CNA training program at the hospital where I work while I'm waiting for my placement in nursing school, which will probably happen in the fall of 2010. By then I hope to have a great deal of hands-on clinical experience as a CNA before I start nursing classes. I've heard from many others that having actual hospital experience as a CNA, HUS, or med tech will give you a "leg up" when you are taking nursing classes and doing clinicals.

I truly appreciate your encouragement! I AM so excited and will begin my courses this coming Monday. I did have a basic question for you...As I stood in line at Pre-Registration (I am attending a community college's 2-year RN program) I heard multiple answers to the same degree questions. I have BA in Biology, and will receive my RN upon completion of this program. Are there any notable restrictions to who may hire me or what I will be permitted to do as an RN b/c I don't actually have a BSN? My original understanding is that an RN is an RN...but does that include higher level positions as an RN?

Your help is greatly appreciated!!!