Josh Freeman

sounds great! good job on making sure clinicals don't interfere with school! good luck!

University of Phoenix online usually transfers. However, it is expensive and the syllabi are not always clear.

Congratulations! The test is not as hard as you might think. Take the practice exam and it is very similar. Are you sure you don't have to take the skills test? You must have proof from the state that you passed the 5 skills they gave you and the skills are picked at random. It must also be at an official testing site and at an official testing time deemed by the state. I'm just saying, you want to make certain you have qualified. This is done by calling the state board of nursing and asking if you have been recorded as having passed the skills portion of the test. You must also have paid the skills fee to the state.

I would say that obtaining a CNA certificate is a good idea. You may want to wait and take the course over the summer or at a time when you are not in classes as you DO have clinical requirements as well as classroom requirements. Being a CNA is wonderful but not for everyone. However, it is a good way to learn if one is cut out for the nursing field as you will see first hand how it works and will be part of the Nursing Team. When it comes to finding jobs, it depends on where you want to work. For example, home care and LTC facilities are usually easy to find a position in. Hospitals, on the other hand, are usually looking for somebody with a year or so of CNA experience under their belt before hiring. All-in-all, it is not a bad descision to pursue CNA. I have enjoyed it a lot!