CNA Job - Should I take it?

[jesskidding, LPN]

Hi! I have been offered a job with Bayada Nurses as a Home Health Aide. I was looking for part time CNA work when I applied for the job. I am waiting to start an ADN program this fall and wanted something to do this summer. The thing is they only pay $8.00/hour and $9.50/hour for VA patients.

My question is should I take the job for the experience or spend my summer relaxing before starting nursing school with my husband and two children? By the way, I have finished all pre-reqs and gen-ed classes for the ADN program already so there are no classes left for me to take this summer.

Well, I may have answered my own question after typing this....but I would appreciate any advice! Thanks!

[interceptinglight, CNA]

If you don't need the job for the money, then take it for the invaluable experience it would give you. You may be able to take as many or a few hours as you want since it's Home Health, so take enough hours to keep you occupied, but not so many that won't be able to relax a bit with your family.

[GSOnurse]

I would suggest that you do any CNA work. If you plan to do home health after nursing school, then take the job with Bayada. If you don't want to work in home health, try to find a job in a hospital or nursing home. Any of these places should work with your schedule, if they know you are a student. If you do a good job as a CNA, they will likely offer you a job as a nurse! Make as many connections as possible!