Nursing experience without being a CNA

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I will try to keep this short and sweet.

I would like to know if it is possible or what ''avenues'' can one take to get 'nursing' experience without doing a job as a CNA. I have nothing against CNAs nor do I despise them, as I was one and got re-certified as a requirement to apply to nursing school, it's just that I want to do something else while I wait until I bet my nursing license.

As stated, I am a CNA but would like to know what else can I do, job-wise, to gain 'pre-nursing' experience so that when I graduate as a new nurse, I will have some experience. I also have a certificate as a health unit coordinator and am actively seeking this position but would like to know what other avenues can I search to help build up my resume without being a CNA directly.

Has anyone gained experience going an alternative route other than being a CNA? if so, what type of job/s did you have and after getting licensed, what nursing specialty did you end up getting? Was it hard to get your first or dream job without becoming a CNA first?

As a side note, I am not looking for the following routes, as I do not have the license or certificates: LPN, medical assistant, occupational therapy, or any other allied health field.

Thank you all for your support and advice :)

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