JModz

I have to say flat out that nursing is not a career you should just kind of 'fall' into. It is very demanding and if you don't find any enjoyment in it, you will not have done yourself or your patients a favor by becoming a nurse. It can be a very rough road for those who get into it for the wrong reason. I'm definitely not trying to steer you away, I LOVE being a nurse. I definitely agree 100% with getting your CNA first and working in a hospital because then you will truly get a better idea if this field is for you. I was a CNA first and not only does it open your eyes to the hospital environment, it also gives you a multitude of experiences that are SOOO helpful once you sart nursing clinicals. Not to mention if you become a CNA, then SNA (student nurse) once you get past your first clinical rounds- you make more $ than a CNA, AND it usually helps you have a "foot in the door" when you're ready to apply as a RN. There are many CNA programs out there, some you can complete in as little as a month- some are a semester long & then you take the state certification test. The program I took cost roughly $700 and was a semester long. It's worth it, before you invest more time and money into a field you're unsure about. Good luck! I hope this helps.