Is taking Micro 8 wk course & CNA 8 week course practical?

[Cielo]

Since I've exhausted my family with this topic and still haven't come to a conclusion, could you guys help me out? I'm currently working FT, and only have one pre-req. (micro during Summer term) to go before I can apply for the RN program (Spring 2022).

I'd like to get some health care experience under my belt before entering the program, and my only option is to take the CNA course this Summer along with micro. My dilemma is, do I quit my FT job and take on both of these 8 week courses concurrently or is that a recipe for disaster and unrealistic? I'm currently in a position where I am able to quit my job for a few months and not worry about an income. I would love anyone's input as I'm super indecisive and my enrollment deadline is in a few short days!

[Neo Soldier, BSN, RN]

Is it possible to finish your micro class and then take the 8 week CNA class afterward? I wouldn't say it's unrealistic to take both if you can. Do you need to be a CNA to get into the nursing program? if no, then take the micro class alone and do well since it's what you need to get into the program.

[Cielo]

1 hour ago, Neo Soldier said:

Is it possible to finish your micro class and then take the 8 week CNA class afterward? I wouldn't say it's unrealistic to take both if you can. Do you need to be a CNA to get into the nursing program? if no, then take the micro class alone and do well since it's what you need to get into the program.

Fortunately, becoming a CNA isn't required for the program; it would just afford 1 additional point towards the application. I could take the CNA in the fall, but I was interested in getting a few months experience before entering the program in the Spring.

I think you're right and I should stay focused on just micro for now. I've heard it's a lot of information to process in just 8 weeks. Thank you for your input! ?

[TheNursingdoll, CNA]

Hello,

  Micro isn't really hard but it does require a lot of memorization and reviewing. If it was me I'd take micro first

[Cielo]

1 hour ago, TheNursingdoll said:

Hello,

  Micro isn't really hard but it does require a lot of memorization and reviewing. If it was me I'd take micro first

Hi, that's a relief to know! It sounds like that's the smarter/less stressful route. Thank you!

[TheNursingdoll, CNA]

Just now, Cielo said:

Hi, that's a relief to know! It sounds like that's the smarter/less stressful route. Thank you!

I believe in you ? I know you'll do great

[Cielo]

1 hour ago, TheNursingdoll said:

I believe in you ? I know you'll do great

You are so sweet! I needed that ?

[Tanayaaaaa]

I was work 56 hours a week, on 2 different shifts while taking A&P 1 and 2 8wk courses, I passed both, I hardly studied or anything, it just depends on you, the CNA class was easy, it’s a lot of common since stuff and doesn’t require a lot of studying until it’s time to do the skills, my school requires you to have your CNA licenses but I think you can do it, it might be hard at first but it’s doable. 

[Cielo]

On 5/4/2021 at 1:53 PM, Tanayaaaaa said:

I was work 56 hours a week, on 2 different shifts while taking A&P 1 and 2 8wk courses, I passed both, I hardly studied or anything, it just depends on you, the CNA class was easy, it’s a lot of common since stuff and doesn’t require a lot of studying until it’s time to do the skills, my school requires you to have your CNA licenses but I think you can do it, it might be hard at first but it’s doable. 

Dang you are killin' it! For now I've dropped the CNA course and will focus on Micro. But in the meantime I'm applying at a facility that offers free CNA training over a longer course of time. If it happens that I get in, I'll probably try and juggle/manage everything like you did. 

[Neo Soldier, BSN, RN]

11 hours ago, Cielo said:

CNA training over a longer course of time.

How long are we talking? The reason I say this is because after your first semester in nursing school, you can actually take the CNA exam. You might as well enjoy your free time because nursing school is stressful and you will have little to no free time once you get into school.