Is it worth it to take an Acute CNA class?

[LilGumble]

Hello CNAs! I'm going to be starting a CNA course next week and I need some help gathering more information on if I should sign up for an Acute CNA class after. I applied to a BSN program but was put on the wait list due to lack of experience, so I want to work as a CNA in a hospital setting. I will complete my clinical hours in a long term care facility, so I didn't know if I can apply for jobs at hospitals when I am done...? Also, what are the differences between medical telemetry and surgical?

Thank you so much!!

[systoly]

In my area it's called advanced CNA and it is most certainly a huge advantage.

[yousoldtheworld]

IF your area has a market for CNAII, it is a great idea. The town I used to live in had several facilities with CNAII positions, that paid a bit more. The town I live in now, though, does not. Just depends where you live :)

[northernguy]

If you have the opportunity to take it then I would do it. I think most states dont have CNA 2 or advanced CNA or any of that stuff, just CNA, and everything else is OJT. Thats the way it is where I am. Looking at what Soulfood wrote, the stuff they teach in an Acute CNA class is mostly already covered in a normal CNA class, and those things which arent are things someone with half a brain could easily pick up on the job or during orientation. Still, hospitals prefer people are ready to go from day one, and some people feel learning in a classroom setting is less stressful than learning on the job, so it wouldnt hurt to do it.