Does it make sense to get your CNA license before nursing school?

[sincerelyjane]

I am about to enter the Pre-Nursing program at a community college and was wondering if it would behoove me to get a CNA license before nursing school. I have applied to Unit secretary jobs but because of my lack of experience/medical terminology i have been overlooked. Should i gain as much experience as i can now?

[Reese2012]

I ended up getting mine before taking the pre reqs for nursing school. I think it will help me become a better nurse. Most people do not get their CNA cert before hand and then once they get into the real world they do not think nursing is for them because they now have to deal with vomit, poo, and crazy people.

[tech1000]

The only reason I wouldn't is because after your first semester in nursing school, you're able to be hired as a tech in hospitals... I feel like it would have been a waste, but I guess it depends on how much time you have before you'd be able to get into nursing school. If it'll be awhile, then it may be worth it for you.

[bbrewer001]

The only reason I wouldn't is because after your first semester in nursing school, you're able to be hired as a tech in hospitals... I feel like it would have been a waste, but I guess it depends on how much time you have before you'd be able to get into nursing school. If it'll be awhile, then it may be worth it for you.

what type of tech can you get hired as? patient care tech?