EMT or CNA?

[Carleydillabo]

I have been thinking about getting my CNA or my EMT next semester, but I'm not sure what to go with. My main plan is the get my BSN, but I want to have a job before I enter nursing school that will benefit me in the medical world in the future then being stuck at being a waitress... Im really leaning towards EMT due to my mom was one and she loved it, but im not sure what will look better for me, being an EMT or a CNA. I have two years of pre-reqs I need to take, so Im planning on getting a Job as a EMT or CNA while going to college. All in all, I just want to know out of the two which would benefit me more?

Any suggestions?

[brownbook]

A CNA works in a hospital with other medical providers. You would learn how to function in a hospital. Learn about the different types of units, positions, a nurse can work on. This is kind of idealized, you may just work on one unit and not really be exposed to everything.

I've never been an EMT so I may be wrong, but if you're riding on a ambulance you won't learn much about hospital nursing except for ER's.

Honestly EMT sounds fun, great, exciting, but if you plan to work in an acute care hospital I'd go with CNA.

[Luchador, CNA, EMT-B]

I have been thinking about getting my CNA or my EMT next semester, but I'm not sure what to go with. My main plan is the get my BSN, but I want to have a job before I enter nursing school that will benefit me in the medical world in the future then being stuck at being a waitress... Im really leaning towards EMT due to my mom was one and she loved it, but im not sure what will look better for me, being an EMT or a CNA. I have two years of pre-reqs I need to take, so Im planning on getting a Job as a EMT or CNA while going to college. All in all, I just want to know out of the two which would benefit me more?

Any suggestions?

Very hard for a new CNA to get a hospital job. You will get a job in some nursing home and spend your shifts giving showers, changing diapers and wiping asses. I know because it's what I do. Don't get me wrong, it's very valuable experience for a future RN. I've volunteered as an EMT with several ambulance companies. It's a blast. Do that.