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My advice would be to get certified as a PCT (patient care tech). You can work as a CNA and HUC, plus it would open more doors for you. Your pay would also be better to start. I have worked as a HUC and moniter tech for two years and will be starting nursing school FAll 2010. The HUC position is a great job if you have a great attitude. It can be overwhelming and difficult if you work on a busy unit. I have learned a lot and feel valued at my position. CNA's do have gain the hands on experience, but it is also covered in the first block of nursing school. Having had hospital experience, you may not feel as uncomfortable with patient care. I think it is the students that have no hospital work experience that my be nervous in the beginning of nursing school. In the long run, you can't go wrong getting your HUC certificate or CNA. Either way is a positive move towards your nursing career.