I need advice, i am currently a soph. in college, i have a 2yr old son that i support by myself. I am currently a CNA, I am in a cross roads of what I should do for the summer, over the summer i am taking AP2, which will leave me with just micro to take in the fall then i will be done with my pre-reqs, and will be attending nursing school that spring. I am hoping to go to chamberlain college of nursing in Addison, IL. I am trying to figure out which quick job will give me more real world medical exp. as a CNA in a LTC I believe I have seen all that I can see, and have learned quite a few things. But the pay is sub-par, and i have a child to support so i am considering either taking a Dialysis Tech Course or a EMT-B course over the summer, both would only take 8 weeks to complete. But the question i have is which will be more beneficial to my aspirations of becoming a nurse. Im not letting anything distract my sights of becoming a nurse, this will be a reality within the next 2-3 years. I am just trying to gain exp. so that i am a more well rounded RN, and which will make my time, more productive financially. Any insight or advice will be greatly appreciated.:) *I will post to the student nursing section as well*
proudpops, i worked as a dialysis tech in my 20's & an emt in college. i loved both! as an rn, i absolutely draw upon skills i learned in both jobs.
(just a small word of caution [sorry, i can't help it...& i know you're young, & you know this & it will be reinforced, but...], please protect your back. i strained mine as an emt & it's revisited me.)
you sound like you have the work ethic & focus to succeed whereever you end up. best of luck with whatever path you choose! :)
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proudpops, i worked as a dialysis tech in my 20's & an emt in college. i loved both! as an rn, i absolutely draw upon skills i learned in both jobs.
(just a small word of caution [sorry, i can't help it...& i know you're young, & you know this & it will be reinforced, but...], please protect your back. i strained mine as an emt & it's revisited me.)
you sound like you have the work ethic & focus to succeed whereever you end up. best of luck with whatever path you choose! :)