cna class questions/concerns

[savannahscofield]

Hello everyone!

My name is Savannah and I am currently a pre-nursing student hoping to get accepted to UCLA school of nursing one day. I have heard from some people that becoming a CNA looks really good on nursing school applications and was wondering if anyone knows anything about whether or not that is true.

Does it really make a difference? And does it look better on an application? Is it worth it to do a cna program?

Any and all tips, hints and advice are welcomed!

Thank you! :)

[lifelearningrn, BSN, RN]

The CNA program here is about $1000 dollars (with books, tuition, etc.)... personally, I wouldn't pay 1K just to add something to my resume.. but that is just me. :)

[DarkBluePhoenix]

CNA doesn't cost $1000

Do it a local CC for not even 1/2 that.

and its only like 8 weeks and I think it would look good on a resume plus it will give you experience (that is if you actually USE your certificate) that other students may not have.

Its not required mostly, but I think its good to have anyway and if you got the time and money then get it

[lifelearningrn, BSN, RN]

CNA doesn't cost $1000

Do it a local CC for not even 1/2 that.

and its only like 8 weeks and I think it would look good on a resume plus it will give you experience (that is if you actually USE your certificate) that other students may not have.

Its not required mostly, but I think its good to have anyway and if you got the time and money then get it

That price is a local community college. The core cost of the program is $725 not including books and scrubs (which are required additional expenses). Perhaps cheaper programs exist out there.. but I'm in Houston where things are generally a lot less expensive than California.. but mileage varies.

[soon_to_be_LPN-Nurse]

The price at my Community College is $390. + books, scrubs and $20. for insurance.

[lifelearningrn, BSN, RN]

The price at my Community College is $390. + books, scrubs and $20. for insurance.

Sweet.. I guess it doesn't hurt to price shop. It might be less expensive at other community colleges around here..

[KareBear0609]

My local CC is $99 per credit hour. The CNA course is 7 credits. Plus books, uniform, etc. I just finished up in July and I think it is worth it.

[kristi22]

If you look at nursing homes, sometimes they offer free CNA training, usually the course lasts about 4 weeks... good luck!

[Thirdwatch]

My program costs 1,500.00 + finger prnts ...and state test.

[Getreal2011]

I think it depends on the nursing program you intend to enter. The first school I considered said, that you had to have CNA training and be on the registry. The second school (the one I will apply to shortly), said they don't even consider it when reviewing your application. I am still taking the training next month. I figure it will be a good way to get some experience in the health care environment and it wouldn't hurt. The training program I'm enrolled in at a local community college cost approximately $300. :)