Im 20 and im currently in college to be a nurse. At my school you have to apply to the nursing program b-cuz it's really good. So because i was one class short i cant apply to go next fall i would have to wait untill fall of 2008. I have 4 more pre-requisite classes and then im done untill i actually get in the program. So that means i have almost two years to take 4 classes. What i want to do is get a joba and everyone agrees with that but i want to go to this 8-week program to be a certified nurses aide and then get a job. I thin that would be smart because it would be in my feild and would give experience and would pay me more than getting a job at like a grocery store or some thing. My mother and my boyfriend disagree. My mom thinks its stupid for me to give them my money (1,000) to learn stuff im going to have to learn anyway and my BF thinks just because i go to the clases it doesn't garentee i will get a job. What do you think. Thanks
2006-11-08 05:06:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
i plan on going to get my RN in fall of 2008. i just want to know what i schoulddo right now.
2006-11-08 05:17:58 · update #1
If you are going to nursing school, it would make perfect since, to me anyway, to take the 8 week program and become a certified nurses aide. I know two of the girls that I went to college with did this while waiting to be accepted into the actual program, and they now work at a hospital at Nashville making $35 an hour. Let me give you a piece of advice: Do what your heart tells you, go for your dreams, they can't come true if you don't chase them! Also if you need some help deciding, say a pray before you go to sleep, guarantee in the morning you will have your answer. Good Luck!!
2006-11-08 05:19:27 · answer #1 · answered by GreeneyedCowgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the nursing field, but everywhere I have ever worked, the more you know to seperate you from every other person applying for the same job helps. If you want to go into pedeatrics but have worked in a geriatric ward also, that puts you a bit ahead in the running for the next job/promotion.
I'd think of the additional classwork and expense as an investment in the next 40 years of your career. Hope this helps!
2006-11-08 05:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by Brian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to get a cetificate to work in a Nursing home. There is not only a big shortage but also a big turn over of people in this area of work. The experience is what you are after???
Just tell them if they hire you and treat you good you may wish to return there to work after you get your degree.
2006-11-08 05:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry but I also agree with the man that said you need to learn how to spell before you want to go to a medical field!! Good Luck and stay in school.
2006-11-08 05:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by Rainbow Brite 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An education is always beneficial, its something no one can take away from you and you can always apply it to some facet of you life or other. Your young you will have many work years ahead of you so get all the education you can. g/l
2006-11-08 05:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by So Happy!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The CNA class would probably be your best bet. It would also look good on your resume once you finish your nursing degree. Good luck!
2006-11-08 05:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no guarantees in life. That's part of the understanding that evolves throughout your existence.
Stay in school as long as it takes to learn to spell. When you can spell, you can administer medicine. Because, as simple as it sounds, I don't want someone who doesn't know what spells what giving me medicine that is super complex in character and spelling. Good luck.
2006-11-08 05:13:49 · answer #7 · answered by Michael K 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋