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As someone who has not been accepted into the program yet, but have the highest hopes in doing so for the Fall 2016 semester, I was wondering where everyone works now, and if they plan on staying at their current job until they start the program, or if they are seeking a different job into something closer into what they want to do. Ill start

I am a part - time bank teller previously I worked construction but decided to go back to school, I suffered a lot of social anxiety but working at the bank has really helped me hone my social skills, however It is not what I want to do forever hence why I am doing Nursing. I have been looking at some hospital service jobs such as environmental science, linen aide and even a custodian position, would you take those jobs? I just think it is better experience in getting used to a hospital environment, and they may even help pay for schooling and maybe get guaranteed a job after graduation? Is this a smart move to leave the bank for a service related job?

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It'll depend on your individual needs such as schedule, pay and what you're looking to get out of a job. I've been a nursing assistant at a nursing home for a year now but I'm moving and am hoping to get a hospital job as a patient care tech or even a secretary type position where it's less of a routine. The pay is considerably less than what I'm getting now (regional problems) and while job searching I'm not being too picky about which shift I would be scheduled because I value the nature of the job over the schedule, especially since my schooling is pretty flexible. So if being an environmental tech fits your needs and wants then I say go for it ☺️

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Although it is not required I would definitely recommend working as a nursing assistant if you plan to become a nurse. Nurses who were cnas first make the best nurses. Also nursing isn't an easy profession you'll need to get your feet wet and gain those experiences sorry but mopping floors isn't going to help you advance towards nursing career. Plus the pay is much better as a CNA, environmental is minimum wage CNAs start at around 13 at my hospital.

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I am in my second semester of nursing school and work as a cna for in home care. I have been an aid for 8 years. I have worked in nursing homes, memory care, state hospital, and as a traveling aid. I could not recommend any other pre-nursing job as much as I would recommend being an aid. As an aid you really get to care for your patients you make contact with them many times during the day and your perform so many tasks for them. What I loved most about being an aid is that you have the ability do show people respect and help them to keep their dignity in times where his is very hard for them. It is a humbling experience, and I think a great foundation for nursing care.

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I am in my second semester of nursing school and work as a cna for in home care. I have been an aid for 8 years. I have worked in nursing homes, memory care, state hospital, and as a traveling aid. I could not recommend any other pre-nursing job as much as I would recommend being an aid. As an aid you really get to care for your patients you make contact with them many times during the day and your perform so many tasks for them. What I loved most about being an aid is that you have the ability do show people respect and help them to keep their dignity in times where his is very hard for them. It is a humbling experience, and I think a great foundation for nursing care.

So I am only taking Microbiology this semester cause of all the classes I have knocked out of the way already I can't do much until, I'm in the actual nursing program would you recommend getting my Aid or CNA certification, is it worth it?

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So I am only taking Microbiology this semester cause of all the classes I have knocked out of the way already I can't do much until, I'm in the actual nursing program would you recommend getting my Aid or CNA certification, is it worth it?

Yes, it is worth it. I am in my 3rd semester of 6, in my BSN program and have been a CNA since I began. The experience has helped me in so many ways. First, it's exposed me to so much more than school can/does, it has provided networking opportunities, it has helped me to solidify and better understand all I am learning in school and you'll have so much more respect for the CNA's when you do become a nurse.

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Yes, it is worth it. I am in my 3rd semester of 6, in my BSN program and have been a CNA since I began. The experience has helped me in so many ways. First, it's exposed me to so much more than school can/does, it has provided networking opportunities, it has helped me to solidify and better understand all I am learning in school and you'll have so much more respect for the CNA's when you do become a nurse.

Thanks for the advise I'm definitely going to look into it, I passed A&P 1 and 2 already so I think those would be knocked off for a CNA program right?

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I'm currently taking my pre-reqs for nursing school. Like you, I am hoping to get into my program Fall 2016.

I just started classes for CNA as well.

I got a new job just a week ago as a hospitality aid until I get certified, then I will work as a CNA through the rest of school. Where I am going has already talked to me about working me around school through nursing as well.

Also, I had debated on being a CNA before and RN, but my new boss, as well as HR, and several others have all told me that being a CNA first is the best choice.

I decided on it so that I could get experience in the medical field because I've never worked in that field before.

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Specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

I think any position in the hospital setting is worth obtaining; however, from my experience, if you take a position other than a CNA, you need to take it upon yourself to talk to the nurses, especially the managers and directors throughout nursing school to be known and to sort of, secure an RN position by the time you get your license. I know this from experience. I was a lift tech/rehab aide for 3 years (per diem, I worked Saturday nights mostly) and didn't realize that I needed to get out there and make myself known. Sure, a lot of the night nurses in ICU/CCU, tele, etc knew me, but none of the directors or managers did because I was night shift on the weekends. It wasn't until after I got my license I realized that and introduced myself to them and as time went by, eventually ended up with an RN position.

Anyways, I think CNA would be the best position to aim for in the hospital because its direct patient care, involves your social skills/customer service, and is your best bet on getting actually experience that you can relate to when you are in nursing school.

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I'm currently taking my pre-reqs for nursing school. Like you, I am hoping to get into my program Fall 2016.

I just started classes for CNA as well.

I got a new job just a week ago as a hospitality aid until I get certified, then I will work as a CNA through the rest of school. Where I am going has already talked to me about working me around school through nursing as well.

Also, I had debated on being a CNA before and RN, but my new boss, as well as HR, and several others have all told me that being a CNA first is the best choice.

I decided on it so that I could get experience in the medical field because I've never worked in that field before.

Have you taken A&P 1 and 2 yet I'm wondering if those classes that I have completed count towards an accredited CNA program

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Thanks for the advise I'm definitely going to look into it, I passed A&P 1 and 2 already so I think those would be knocked off for a CNA program right?

No CNA schools/courses I've heard of have anything to do with the science courses/ pre req's for nursing school. CNA programs are vocational programs that give you the very basic training necessary to go out and do a specific job safely. While of course there is a basic understanding of some anatomy, having taken anatomy and Physio would probably not count toward or replace any subjects/units you'd need for a CNA program.

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I'm taking the CNA class at the same school I am going to for Nursing, however its under their "Workforce Training" program. So any other class I've taken don't apply.

Having A&P doesnt give any credit or anything towards a CNA course. Other than, maybe helping with body functions and things like that, but nothing towards the actual program.

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