Tired of the CNA Lecture *Mini-rant*

[guiltysins]

I'm starting the professional phase of my nursing program in September and it seems like having a parrot on your shoulder to hear people say "you should have been a CNA first". I'm not offended by these people but it's really just frustrating to hear over and over again. Yes of course it would be great to do something that is related to something you're about to jump into first but unfortunately I and other people don't have the luxury of becoming a CNA or aide before starting nursing. Why? I don't have the money for it. It's really as simple as that. Yes they're not that expensive but that doesn't mean I can afford it. Not everyone's situation allows them the freedom to just become a CNA beforehand or I'm sure they would do it. It just seems like people don't THINK before they say things like that. It doesn't have to be much but not saying it in a way that makes it sound like I'm just someone who didn't want to do anything would be better.

Oh and I know a few people would say volunteering costs nothing and you're right it doesn't and it's not exactly an easy thing to land anymore either. I've filled out applications, given in recommendation letters and even did the silly "why do you want to volunteer at our facility" short responses. I've gotten everything from "you don't live close enough to our facility" to no responses at all to all of our volunteer positions are currently filled.

[cjar107013]

I chose to quit my lucrative bartending job and go the CNA/PCA route

My mom teaches nursing and she would love you. She always says that her best students are CNAs and bartenders because they know how to communicate with people.