I am currently a second semester junior in a BSN program. I became a CNA at age 16 (I am now 22) to see if nursing was what I wanted to do. Well it definetly is! I cannot stress how much my CNA has helped me! I feel like I have an advantage over some of my classmates who weren't CNA's. The hospital that I worked at is also the one I do my clinical rotations at. I know most of the nurses, some of the doctors, and I just feel like I have an upper hand. One more thing, if you decide to work at a hospital, ask the nurse if you can observe her doing things. (inserting an IV, foley cathether, administrating medications, etc). It will all be beneficial in the long run. Good luck!