Going to Uni for BSN- is there a point where I can start working while in school?

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So basically I'm wondering, while I'm spending four years at Uni, can I start working as an LPN or something part way through for my BSN, or am I literally helpless and stuck at McDonalds type jobs until I graduate?

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

You could start working as a CNA.Working as an LPN would require comleting an LPN program and writing the exam.

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So I'm stuck until I graduate?

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Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care.

It's experience and better pay than McDonald's at least

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It's experience and better pay than McDonald's at least

Outside of my BSN program I don't have to do anything to be a CNA?

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Specializes in Oncology.

Once you finish your first semester, you just take a little test and get your cna. Nothing more. It's easy

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Specializes in Pedi.

Depending on your location, you may or may not have to take the CNA test. I work as a nurse's aide while in college without ever taking the CNA certification. Most hospitals will allow students who've completed a clinical to work as aides.

You can't work as an LPN without having an LPN license.

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