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I was wondering if it is best to start of with being a CNA first and then get my Associate's or Bachelors (RN) or go straight into being an RN? Any preferences for nursing schools in Louisiana? I know of Delgado's Charity School of Nursing and LSUHSC School of Nursing, but are there any there suggestions?

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If you want to start with a livable salary, LPN.... I heard CNA's salary can be VERY low. I would personally try to get a ADN first, if not then go be a LPN for 2 years, then reapply to get your ADN or BSN

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I am going to get my CNA before applying to a nursing program. I wanted to do LVN, but many of my friends who do nursing told me it would be a waste of time because I'm more than likely going to have to retake some of the classes previously taught in an LVN program.

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I have read forums encouraging others to be a CNA first to get a leg through the door for jobs while in nursing school. I am currently taking my pre-requisites at LSU for LSUHSC's School of Nursing, however, I wonder if it is too late for me to start classes to be a CNA at Delgado? I am still iffy with going to CNA first and then RN, but I want to ask others on their opinion of this matter.

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I have read forums encouraging others to be a CNA first to get a leg through the door for jobs while in nursing school. I am currently taking my pre-requisites at LSU for LSUHSC's School of Nursing, however, I wonder if it is too late for me to start classes to be a CNA at Delgado? I am still iffy with going to CNA first and then RN, but I want to ask others on their opinion of this matter.

I heard that community college CNA's take longer. I heard there are institutions that can get you in and out really quick.

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Charity allows you to apply for your cna certification after completing your first semester of nursing school. This is also an option. Covenient and you don't have to pay for additional schooling/classes.

I'm sure other schools allow you to do this. Do some research. You may be able to save yourself time and money!! Good luck

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Thank you Miss Jayjormom! =]

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

Go to charity. It's well worth the cost savings versus LSUHSC and you can bridge while working very easily. I think this past class had 96% job placement within 3 months of graduation.

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