Hi, I'm currently a senior, graduating next May at CSU Long Beach for my BA for Human Development/minor in sociology.I am determined to apply for an entry level MSN program after graduating, but I understand it is pretty competitive. I've gotten 2 B's on my pre-reqs, but the rest A's, although I haven't had an official GPA calculation. Due to my full time in school, I haven't had much work experience and money is tight, especially after I graduate. I was thinking instead of volunteering in a hospital for a year, I could find an accelerated CNA program which I could complete (preferably within 4-6 weeks, but definitely under 8 weeks.) I've been hearing that taking the route form CNA to RN gives really great experience, but can really kill the drive to be an RN eventually.I want to know a few things:1) Have any RNs gone this route and found it to be helpful? If not, are there any other work suggestions you guys can recommend I do for a year in order to give me an edge for getting into a ELMSN program?2) If you suggest I take the CNA route, do you know of any schools that offer this program? I have been looking into Red Cross, but they're not currently offering any CNA training classes within 25 miles of Long Beach, or Los Angeles.I've worked in medical offices for a few years in the past as a "medical assistant" (neurology clinic and chiropractic office.) I'm not sure this is really helpful at all because I've never held a license for MA. I just helped the doctors with various patient treatments.
i_love_patient_care 154 Posts Aug 23, 2013 This link will show you where the CA Department of Public Health's approved CNA programs are. http://www.cdph.ca.gov/services/training/Documents/CNATrainingPrograms.pdfThat's how I found my CNA program when I did it.
karebear221 12 Posts Aug 10, 2014 Hello! I'm also interested in pursuing the entry level MSN program and I was wondering if you were accepted into the schools of your choice with all of the experiences you have. Thanks in advance and looking forward to your response :)
