I think it is a very good idea to become a CNA first this way u will know if u really want to be in the profession. However, the MEPN is very difficult, I know I just finished the program and wished...
You might want to start at an agency my friend just finished as an LPN at that's how she got started. In addition, one of the reasons is they are phasing out LPN/LVN some hospitals have already...