Seattlite trying to find RN Program?

[theedge93]

I live In Seattle where there are maybe 4 colleges that offer a two year RN Program. There is somehting about being a CNA, taking a test , years of pre-courses, writting essays and then maybe you can apply. I am an MA with a biology degree that is 13 years old trying to get to gather all the necessary info to choose an RN program. THey all keep changing there classes and know I am loosing hope-so you have to be a CNA even to apply. Is there any person out there that has experience in this area. California has many schools and many programs should I wait and do it there. This Seattle thing seems hopeless.

Thank-You

Hopeless In Seattle.

[rainydaydream]

There are many 2 year programs in Seattle. Shorelines, Seattle Central, North Seattle (I think), etc. If you're willing to go across the bridge there are even more program on the Eastside.

Yes, applying to programs takes time and money and classes. It's not super simple, but it's not that hard either. You definitely don't have to be a CNA to apply, but I'm sure it wouldn't hurt either (it might be nice since our job market sucks right now, too).

You might even think about 2nd bachelor's programs. I'm pretty sure UW has a new one.

[TristanT]

UW has a new accelerated BSN. I think it is for people with a previous college degree. They don't "expire" your pre-reqs at 10 years, like the other programs. You sound like a perfect candidate.

When I attended the nursing program at UW one person in my class had been a CNA (although a number wished they had because it does give you a leg up in the beginning when everything seems new and intimidating). But there were people who had worked as social workers, lab techs, EMTs, hospice/community volunteers etc.

[theedge93]

that sounds great!! I will start work as an MA on Monday, so what would a CNA do that an MA would not. Is there a huge difference?

[TristanT]

I'm not sure what the scope of practice is for an MA vs a CNA. In my experience (limited!) MAs more frequently work in clinics and CNAs work on hospital units. Of course... MAs do work in hospital clinics :-) Any patient experience you get will be worthwhile. Trust.