scoulter

Working as a CNA first seems to be logical, if you want to, so you get the foundation of nursing practices. I don't think I'd want to continue as a CNA for very long, it's hard work and the pay doesn't seem to be very much for what you do. But going on to the LPN or RN program is really exciting to me at least. I spent the last year with my father, who passed in August, who was more in the hospital than out with myelodysplasia and Chron's disease, and I got to see quite a bit of what both CNA's and RN's and all the other specialty nurses did. I do find it very interesting and will probably want to specialize in either hematology and or oncology. I got to know the nurses quite well and it just brought out in me the want to learn more. I went to a College right out of high school for Medical Assistant, and did not finish -- I was young and stupid! I do find the medical field very interesting and want to specialize one day! I was amazed in my CNA class how many people in the class who really did not seem interested in what they were doing -- how they passed I'll never know, but maybe the process CNA-LPN-RN will weed out those who really do not have their hearts in it!

Basic stuff unfortunately! Algebra, English Comp, Computer Sciences & Psychology. I'm anxious to get in to the "good stuff" but...these come first! It's been many years since I was in college, so I have to take the basics all over again first! But am looking forward to getting back to school. Am considering working part time as CNA in a hosptial as well

I have just completed my CNA program, a pre-req for the RN program. I too think that it can only help in understanding and gaining hands on training and education while going on for the RN. We did our clinicals at a nursing home and we got to do many things, not exactly what I was hoping for, but it made me feel good inside, knowing we helped people and gave them a little more care -- they enjoyed having us. I am looking forward to RN school, but still think the CNA program first is a great experience! I'm starting my pre-reqs Jan 9th.