A little background: I'm currently finishing up my nursing pre-reqs; I will apply to nursing school for Fall 2010.
I've applied for retail, fast-food, and typical teenage jobs (I'm 19), but no luck. I want some $$ of my own, but I'm just so discouraged with my (no) job situation. I've recently become interested in joining a CNA program; this way, I gain valuable experience in the health field, and earn. (even if it's minimum age, I'm OK with it)
So... I've read that the CNA program lasts a few months and you can find work right away after that. Is that true?
Should I enroll in a CNA program while I'm finishing up my Microbiology & chemistry classes so I can start working and earn some money?
Would a mere student like me, one that has no job experience, be OK for the CNA program, and will I get hired by nursing homes/hospitals, realistically speaking?
A little background: I'm currently finishing up my nursing pre-reqs; I will apply to nursing school for Fall 2010.
I've applied for retail, fast-food, and typical teenage jobs (I'm 19), but no luck. I want some $$ of my own, but I'm just so discouraged with my (no) job situation. I've recently become interested in joining a CNA program; this way, I gain valuable experience in the health field, and earn. (even if it's minimum age, I'm OK with it)
So... I've read that the CNA program lasts a few months and you can find work right away after that. Is that true?
Should I enroll in a CNA program while I'm finishing up my Microbiology & chemistry classes so I can start working and earn some money?
Would a mere student like me, one that has no job experience, be OK for the CNA program, and will I get hired by nursing homes/hospitals, realistically speaking?
I was a CNA for almost 4+ years while taking prerequisites for nursing school and while in nursing.. it taught me a lot, i got to work in the ltc and hospital setting and my schedule was very flexible..the pay was pretty good too...
My last semester in a BSN nursing program and I worked as a tech in a hospital the entire time. Not only did I gain alot of hands on experience but I got to brush up on alot of my clinical skills too ie. foley, venipuncture, etc. I as well worked with alot of "seasoned" RN's who helped me out with anything I was having trouble with from math calculations, to careplans. Certainly did help me out!
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I was a CNA for almost 4+ years while taking prerequisites for nursing school and while in nursing.. it taught me a lot, i got to work in the ltc and hospital setting and my schedule was very flexible..the pay was pretty good too...