I'm still doing my prerequisites, and am taking a CNA course in the Fall. If nothing else, I think it will make me a lot more comfortable working with patients/residents. I can imagine a fear/hesitance of touching or moving someone. Hopefully CNA experience will make me a lot more at ease at the beginning of clinicals. As for price, mine is free. Check if you have an ROP (Regional Occupation Program) in your area. Also, some SNF's will teach you for free if you then work there for X months. Anyway, good luck in finding a course, and your nursing school! Ken!