I am a CNA and I have worked for almost a year as such. I see benefit because you get to watch nurses in action. I also took an acute care CNA class that allowed me hospital clinic time! I learned so much from the RN's in the Emergency room even though all I did was clean beds in between pt's, I did some urine dips, and took specimens to the lab. But beyond that I saw how the RN's acted in emergencies and how much paperwork is involved in being an RN. I am also in training to be a medical assistant. But soon am going into an LVN program. I just think having the different certificates can tell you whether you should bother spending the time and the money for such an extensive and costly program!!