I agree with macox, I work as a CNA and have worked the entire time during nursing school. I work 1 day a week (luckily I live w/my parents and they are able to support me so I really don't need to work), but I do it for the experience. I find that in clinical I am less intimidated to "touch" a patient as are many of my classmates who do not have hospital experience. I have also been offered jobs at my hospital since I have been there (about 6 months!). I attend one of the harder nursing schools (or so they say), and I still manage to work. I used to work 24 hours a week throughout nursing school, but now that I am in my last semester I can only work 12 hours a week. Like I said I am lucky in that I do not HAVE to work, but I can tell you it is possible, and definately worth it!
cna while going to school???advice please !
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