CNA to LPN...

[Alunia07]

Hello Everyone. I'm new to this forums, and have a question.

I am considering enrolling in an LPN program for next fall (2007). I am planning on taking a CNA course in the Spring/Summer. Will this be beneficial, or should I just skip CNA, and go straight into the LPN Training.

I would be doing my adademic pre and co requisites for to 2007-2008 school year prior to taking the actual nursing courses.

This is why I am wondering if taking the CNA course would be beneficial, to give me a preview, basically for what I'll be studying.

Also, would being a CNA make my LPN training shorter? Or does that not have any difference?

Thank you so much for your help!

[sunflowerLPVN]

Back in Colorado, I became a CNA after I completed the first ten weeks during my LPN school which included Nursing Fundamentals. I only had to pay fee for the license and passed the CNA exam and start working as a CNA to help me with my life expense while in nursing school. Now I'm working as an LVN, while taking classes for BSN program. I need to work to support my self, though I wish I could've just go straight all the way finishing school. Life is good, take one step at a time!