CNA in 11th grade

[Cal45]

At my school there is an after school program that let's you earn a CNA in 11th or 12th grade. I was wondering if I should do this, I want to be a nurse, so I can gain some experience before working on an RN after I graduate. Is this a smart thing to do?

[caliotter3]

Excellent idea and you won't have to pay more than a thousand dollars for the course. That makes it even more of a good idea. You are on the right track.

[Just A Wanderer]

I got accepted into a CNA-type college program a few years ago (prior to nursing school). I didn't follow through with it and I regret my decision! You will gain a lot of useful skills and experience that will definitely help you in nursing school. Good luck to you!