Published May 6, 2013
AliDrewThis
4 Posts
Hi everyone, I am currently doing research work at a hospital and I am just wondering if it is a requirement to become a CNA before getting into nursing school or will my experience be enough? Also, before all of this I also have been waitress for years now. Thanks
If it is necessary, can you tell me the CNA programs in Boston and your experience in the program.
KelRN215, BSN, RN
1 Article; 7,349 Posts
No, it is not a requirement. I am a nurse and was never officially a CNA... though I did work as one one summer.
BostonFNP, APRN
2 Articles; 5,582 Posts
Hi everyone, I am currently doing research work at a hospital and I am just wondering if it is a requirement to become a CNA before getting into nursing school or will my experience be enough? Also, before all of this I also have been waitress for years now. ThanksIf it is necessary, can you tell me the CNA programs in Boston and your experience in the program.
Not needed or required. Would it help? Maybe....
Yllomia
28 Posts
I did the CNA program at the Red Cross in Cambridge in 2009. It was excellent and I highly recommend it. If anything, it will help decide if nursing is something you really want to pursue and you will be a little bit ahead of your classmates when you start your first nursing school clinical.
Good luck!