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Hey I don't know if this is right but here goes....I am a pre-nursing student and so far so good. While i'm going to school i have to work :sniff: I was thinking of working as a tech in the hospital pharmacy, it's been a while but i am certified or working as a nurses assistant. Which one would benefit me more in the long run for what is to come?

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Specializes in OR, Telemetry, PCCU, Med/Surg.

I think either one would benefit your nursing future. The CNA job will give you hands-on patient care experience, while the pharmacy job will give you valuable medication experience. Could you possible try both? 6 months of CNA and then 6 months of pharmacy work?

Good luck!

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Congrats on being certified and being able to get a job that's relevant. The community college I'm currently attending does admissions into the nursing program based on a point system. You can earn extra points for working in the medical field for a year prior to applying. Any experience in the medical field can only help, even if it won't make a difference on your application.

Good Luck!

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Specializes in peds and cardiac.

I would say NA would be a better choice you get to work with nurses and see what you will be doing for your self. It really helped me stick with it. Good Luck

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