Smileycna1216

Somewhat! There's medical lab technician to medical technologist programs and there's always other certifications to get. But I'm using this more as a more lucrative stepping stone to nursing. I wish I could afford to live off a CNA salary, I truly love my job and my patients!

Thank you for responding! my problem in getting into the nursing program is my gpa, I'm currently at a 2.8 and would need at least a 3.0 to be competitive. The classes that are holding me back are education classes from 6 years ago that I currently cannot retake. I scored a 29 on the ACT and have met all the other requirements for the program. Advisors have told me to just keep taking classes to boost my gpa but it's so discouraging not to get in! The MLT program seems interesting, I would have a job waiting for me at the hospital I currently work at and would continue to work as a CNA prn. As an MLT I would be making $10 more an hour than what I currently make. other nursing programs are at least an hour away from and the commute to clinical would be even further! Thank you all for the advice!!

Hi all! I'm new to AN, but I have been lurking for awhile now. I've been working as a CNA for about 2 years now at a local hospital- I love it! But the money is not enough. My ultimate dream is to be a nurse, I've applied to the nursing program at my local community college twice and have been waitlisted. I found out today that I have been accepted into the community college's medical lab technician program. I've finished many of the prerequisites and would be able to obtain associates degree and certification in a year. My question is- should I wait and continue petitioning to the nursing program and work as a CNA, or pursue an MLT degree and work on my nursing degree while working as an MLT? Thanks for any and all responses!