I plan on starting my career path in the nursing field, however I will be starting off at the bottom of the chain by doing CNA work first. My question is how likely are the chances of me advancing my career in the nursing field by starting off as a CNA? I know there is always the options of going to school for MA or LVN but those courses are pricey and would put me in debt. A CNA course is alot easier to get into and less expensive than other courses to take in the nursing field but it is also alot of work. Are there any nurses out there who started off as a CNA and worked your way to something higher?? If so did you go back to school for that or did you get hands on training in the work field??