CNA questions

[MVitiello]

So I am enrolled in the Red Cross CNA program they offer, I start on February 9th. I was curious if after you become a CNA are the only main job opportunities for Elderly Folks Homes, or are hospital jobs easily available too? Which one is better, do they pay about the same? I would actually much rather work in a hospital than an elderly folk home. Is it hard to get your employer to help with the costs of moving up to becoming an LPN? I heard some hospitals will pay for the LPN training and such, and it only takes one year instead of the usual two years. The catch being that after you become an LPN you contract to work for them for a certain period of time.

Thanks!

[Ytellu]

I work in a hospital which I got right out of CNA school and we get tutition reimbursement to continue our education. When interviewing for a job ask about what 'benefits' are available for continuing education. I have friends who worked in nursing homes and were hired as a nurse once they completed their schooling.

Best of luck.

[MVitiello]

Thanks for the information!