become CNA before going into Nursing Program or not?

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Ok so here is the deal. I just got offered and accepted a part-time job working with deveopmentally disabled adults as a support worker. I have worked in this field for about 7 years and really like it. It pays 8.52 an hour. Which isn't too bad around these parts. My thought was to take CNA classes in January, but now that I have this job I'm thinking maybe I should just work this job. The hours work out well for me because of having little ones. Thurs I would work 10am-4pm then Sat & Sun 8pm -8am. The only day I will have to have child care is Thursday. I'm still torn though because even though I will be required to retake CPR and First Aid also a core A & B med course ( I have taken all these before with another agency but have to retake them since I'm a new-hire and my certs are up ). I don't think it will prepare me like being a CNA would for a career in nursing. What do you all think? Do you think I should just keep this job or go for the CNA classes? What would you all do? I really need to work right now my family is in distress financially and with Christmas coming and little ones to buy for... well you get the picture. How much do CNA's normally make per hour? I would be interested to in home-care more than LTC.

TIA for any advice you can give.

so glad to hear it! yeah, didn't realize how old this was, and half out of my mind tired, I am so glad you are doing well! Being happy with our choices may be even more important than making the "right" choice! keep it up!

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