CNA cert expired...do I renew to help me get in NS?

[chuff]

I got my CNA cert 10 years ago, and worked as a CNA for about 4 years, but the last 6 years I have worked away from the medical field and thus, my cert has expired. I have a full time job that brings in a pretty good salary and I can't quit because I have a family and financial obligations. My question is, should I renew my CNA and try to get a part-time job in addition to my full tim job, or do you think my prior experience will be enough to help me get into NS? I am already working on my pre-reqs and have a 4.0 GPA

My only concern with this scenario is having time to study and keep my grades up if I have 2 jobs, school, and a family. Any advice?

Oh, and I checked with my state and I can take the CNA test ONE TIME to get my cert re-instated, but if I fail I will have to go back through another CNA program to be eligible to take the test again (which I can't do at this time) so this is sort of a long shot anyway.

[sunray12]

Many people (and many people on this board) get into n-school with no experience in health care. So imo you don't need the cert if you don't plan to use it between now and the time you get into n-school.

If you're applying to schools that want app essays and an interview you could mention that you used to work in health care - cna, have been working out of the field for a few years, and then tell them why you want to get back in.