Jennchrst

I'm new the board and need some advice from others who are either in the field or trying to get into the field (like me!). I'm making a career change and left my old position in April (non medical related) to spend the summer at home with the kiddos and take a few pre-req classes online (non science) that I need for the nursing program. My kids are 7 and 9. In the fall, I begin the science nursing pre req's. Here's my question. Do you guys recommend working as a CNA (I have my license) while working on these pre-req's to help boost up my resume? Money is not an issue, my husband makes enough to support us. Realistically I would rather not work, however I will be in my early 30's once I graduate from nursing school and if I don't go back to work now, I'll be out of the work field for at least 4 years. I'm wondering if this looks bad. I know its hard for a new grad to attain a job, does experience as a CNA help that at all or no? Anyone in similar situations want to tell me what their plan is?