Getting medical experience before nursing school...

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Hey everyone,

I am trying to get some medical experience before I reapply to nursing school next fall. I am enrolled in a CNA course that starts in January, but I'm a little nervous about the whole cleaning people's backsides and working (at least doing clinicals) in a nursing home. It's really the nursing home thing that turns me off from it. Plus, after reading the textbook and brochures, it doesn't sound very challenging. The tech school here also offers EMT and Phlebotomy certification courses. Which would be a better route to go to prepare for being an RN? I want to work in oncology one day, if that helps. Thank you! :)

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Im applying for my schools RN program next spring, and your best bet is definetly CNA because it relates to what you are going to be doing as a nurse. Trust me, I don't like the idea of wiping grown peoples rear ends either, but you are going to have to do that in nursing school anyway. At least that way, your foot will be in the door and you will be a little ahead when you get to nursing school, and make some money too. A local school in my are has one stating in January and I'm going to take that. Good luck!!!!

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i feel the same way as you do i was going to do the CNA program at my school buyi dont know if it would be to much to do with doing my prereq. but having the experanice would be good not only in nursing school but in finding a job as a RN

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I was recently told by the college that I applied to that being a CNA was looked highly on when they were looking at your admissions into nursing school. The admissions lady told me that being a CNA showed that you were not just attracted to the "Glory" of nursing, but rather that you really knew what it took to be a nurse.

I am a CNA in a nursing home and honestly I love it! I did not think that I would enjoy it at all and when I went in for my interview I had to shadow and I thought wow this doesn't look to bad.

Yes you do have to do the "dirty work" like wiping up poo and you must deal with other bodily fluids on a reg. basis. But the residents are so rewarding and most are very appreciative... it is a blast!!

I am now pursuing a degree in Nursing because I love the CNA experience so much... (just dont love the pay)

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