Struggle - What would you do?

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

So I'm facing another issue this semester. I'm currently enrolled in a CNA class, a pre-req for the nursing program. However, I still have AP2 left, and just got the finances in order to pay for it. There's another CNA class I could go into, but it may not happen if they can't find a teacher for it.

But, there's a 50/50 they'll find a teacher, and I could get both AP2, and CNA done. Would you take the risk? Take the chance of being able to get both done?

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so you're asking if you can do BOTH/same time?

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

Not exactly.. lol. Basically I'm currently in CNA but have AP2 left. I could take a different CNA class, and be able to take AP2. However there is a chance the new CNA class wont be able to find a teacher. It doesnt start until March, so theres some time.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Medical/Surgical.

I recommend to stay in your current CNA class. I would not throw away something I already have in my pocket for something I may or may not get. Looking at certainty vs. uncertainty and making a decision should be very easy. You will definitely regret if they cannot find an instructor for the future course. If you want to start getting some experience and earning some bucks sooner, you don't want to bet on that uncertainty. Also, the CNA class isn't hard. I took it together with 13 other credits.

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

Well, I've decided to take the leap. They will refund us if we can't take it, so the administrator said. If anything, I'll end up only taking ap2, and will take CNA in fall.

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A lot of BSN programs that I have researched in my state don't even require CNA, it seems to be mostly ADN programs that require it. It's probably a better idea to go straight for BSN in the first place, and if you are you most likely won't even need the CNA.

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.
A lot of BSN programs that I have researched in my state don't even require CNA, it seems to be mostly ADN programs that require it. It's probably a better idea to go straight for BSN in the first place, and if you are you most likely won't even need the CNA.

I still have 6 classes left before my bsn. Where I live it's actually easier if you get your ASN then work on your BSN pre reqs while in the program, and matriculate once you've completed your bsn. :)

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