Why I Am Becoming a CNA

After asking for advice from everyone on Allnurses, I have officially decided to pursue becoming a CNA. I plan on taking a six week long course over this summer to become a certified nurses assistant. I am choosing to do it this summer because I will only be taking two classes at my school, so I'll have plenty of extra time to devote towards CNA training. I need to get a job in order to make ends meet, so why not have a job that helps me get closer to my goal of becoming a nurse instead of flipping burgers for the next two years? By working as a CNA during nursing school I will meet many nurses and establish myself in a healthcare facility. This experience will help me to develop professionally in the world of nursing. I will learn how to care for patients and the basic layout of a healthcare facility. This will be my experience before I'm able to get any experience. I believe that having a CNA job will also make me into a better candidate for a job once I do graduate from nursing school. I plan on keeping everyone updated on my CNA journey under my page Becoming A CNA. I would love to hear from any of you who have went down a similar path. If you have any advice or need any advice, please contact me at nursingwithjen@gmail.com.