i need help!!!

dirtbarbie · Jan 20, 2006

You may want to look at working in a nursing home as a nursing aide or caregiver. Oftentimes, skilled nursing facilities will train you to take your certified nursing aide state exam. Best of luck to you. -kb.

BuddyGwen · Jan 20, 2006

Many nursing students work as CNA's during nursing school. If you can handle a job during school, this would give you great exprience! :specs:

farishtaRN · Jan 20, 2006

A agree; the best thing you can do is get a job as an aide in some sort of nursing facility. I started out working for a nursing home who paid for me to undergo CNA certification and that helped me later in getting a job in a hospital. It will be a huge benefit for you to get the experience of actually working in nursing - plus it will help you to see if this is the right career choice for you. Good luck!

MelissaWRN · Jan 20, 2006

I agree with the above posters. Working as a CNA would be of great benefit to you as a student nurse.

langmaicpeh · Jan 20, 2006

ty for all who replied, anyone knows where i can work as a cna here in so california??? do i have to look for an agency or sumthing??? im really confused and im new to these things...

dekatn · Jan 20, 2006

There are usually ads in the paper or you could go to and apply directly at the facilty.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jan 20, 2006

You can work as a CNA, HHA (home health aide), or technician in a hospital. Since I am a native of southern California, I know there's an abundance of CNA jobs there. Good luck.