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There wasn't any extra course or anything to specialize? I wasn't sure cause child care and adult care are different in some areas. But thank god there is hope!

Can someone out there please please please give me more info on this?? I have been dreading doing a CNA certification course, mainly because I can handle everyone except the elderly. Kids are the complete opposite for me and I love them to death. What do I need to do to obtain such a job? Any special training? Or just a regular CNA course then apply for a PEDS job? Because I noticed while I was in the place where I will be taking my CNA course, they use all adult dummies. Is there a different CNA program I need to take? Help me out please!

This is awesome information so far. And I just started college! Im just a very determined 18 year old. haha. but I want to make all the right decisions before im to far down the road. It sounds like to me I should just stick with the cna and skip the lpn. And to the first question asked, yes. Im going straight for my BSN RN degree. I just need something to show the school when I do my interview with them down the road that I actually went out and did something extra, giving me that extra edge. Wayne State only excepts 48 students per year into the nursing program and I don't have time to waste.

Im currently attending Wayne State University for my RN degree. The nursing school there is very hard to get into and I want to do something extra to show that I am serious about my education. Ive been considering getting my CNA certification for some time now, but now Im wondering about a LPN certification because the job looks like something Id be happier with. Is it possible to do CNA to LPN to RN while still going to school for the RN program the entire time? Or should I skip the LPN to stick with the CNA and go all the way to RN? Words of Wisdom wanted!