Current CNA Considering LPN School

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Hello,

My name is Shayla and I work as a CNA at an LTC facility in FL. I have less than a year of experience as a CNA. I just recently finished an online phlebotomy class through Express Training in the Gainesville area. However, I am having a difficult time finding a job. I considered taking a medical assistant class at Express Training in Gainesville in March of 2016, but have read that the field doesn't seem worth it. Therefore, the idea to become an LPN has popped up. I enjoy working as a CNA and helping the elderly, but I'm the kind of person who is always striving for more. I just don't know what to do and need advice. I also have to work full time and I don't know how I would get funding for an LPN class. The LPN class at Express Training is around $11,200 and is 12 months long. I also wouldn't like my phlebotomy certification to go to waste and from what I've read, phlebotomists make more than CNAs starting out. I currently make $9.50/hour because of my lack of experience. But will soon (hopefully) get a raise to $10.50/hour. I apologize for the rambling, but wanted to be descriptive. Please help?

For me its more of income stability while in nusing school I can't afford to live 2-4 years off of CNA pay at part or prn time. I have a family to provide for so becoming an LPN the doing the bridge will allow me to work less make a good living and still keep the lights on. Is it a longer process I don't think so but of it is i ll do what I have to

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