Tomorrow is the big day and I'm thrilled.

[Lordday]

For two years I have lurked on this forum. For two years I have read and learned all about being a CNA, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I have waited for the right time to sign up for a CNA class and fulfill my dream of working in healthcare and now that time has arrived! For sooo long this is something I wanted to do and I can't even believe that time has arrived. I researched and found there are 16 nursing homes within a reasonable bus trip from where I live (No, I don't drive). I know that in this economy there's a good chance I won't get hired at any of them but I figure if I wait for the economy to get better before going after this I'll be waiting forever. Anyway I had to rant...I'm so keyed up even though it means waking up at 4 in the morning to get to class on time:).

[AzDeb]

I am soooo excited for you and can relate completely to how you feel! I quit a job in June in an industry I worked at for the last 20 years to do something I always wanted to do. Life is too short....and it's not always about the money....it's about what really makes you happy. I finished my CNA class in August and hope to pass my state test in a week so I can be licensed and get to work! I wish you the best! It sounds like your heart is really in it....which is so very important for this type of work. So good luck to you!

[nursel56]

well, congrats to you for starting to make your dream a reality!! sounds like you have both a great attitude and a good idea what the job is like. best wishes!