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I have two main questions.. for one I have been working as a cna for the past year but want a job that involves less butt wiping while I finish school, and was wondering if anyone has any good ideas of jobs while attending school that may allow for some study time and a flexible schedule while preferably giving some relevant experience. Second thing is what kind of work schedule would you recommend during school!? Thanks in advance

Hey everyone this is my first post on allnurses! So I have just finished my pre requisites for nursing and am working to get my name on the waiting list at my local community college. The waiting list however is 18-24 months long so I was interested in becoming a CNA in the meantime. I found a gig (and it's a state job with state benefits and all) and they will pay me for my training and state certification test. The catch is I would have to work for them full time for 2 years, which will likely overlap with my ADN program. This would mean I would go to school full time, work an 8 hour shift on Friday and a 16 hour shift on both Saturday and Sunday. Is this a good idea for me to do? I know nursing school is a lot of work so committing to something like this makes me nervous but at the same time I think it would be a great opportunity for me. Any advice is appreciated!!