carmelruth

Thank you everyone for the advice, I really appreciate it

Thank you so much for responding. I'm hoping & praying I will be awarded with scholarships when the time comes. Oh wow! Thanks for that, why do you think you would have not gone into nursing if you would've became a CNA first?

I just recently graduated from a 4 year university with my Bachelor's in Education, I went to graduate school didn't like it, decided to make my hobby a career. I currently work at a hospital in Dallas, Tx ( I am a CSA, I check people in & out, schedule appointments, referrals) and I have a network marketing business. I am applying to Nursing school in a year after I finish my science prereqs. However I was wondering, would it be beneficial for me to becoming a CNA before I apply to nursing school? My second question is, since this is my second degree and I am reaching the cap in my loans. I'm going to get a 4.0 with my prereqs, so I can apply for scholarships. Outside of my two jobs, I was planning become an Uber or Lyft driver to help pay off some of my loans before I start. How did some of y'all pay for nursing school if you didn't have financial aid? Thank you.