2007-01-12 06:43:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The first semester/quarter of nursing school (for RN) is CNA work, we learn all the things a CNA knows (Activities of Daily Living, turning patients, bathing, feeding, bed changing etc.) So you will get the experience as a "CNA" in your first semester. However, CNAs (in my opinion) make far better RNs & when you get your RN you won't be a "CNA driver" which means, you'll appreciate the grunt work a CNA does for your patient.
Many hospitals (because of the nursing shortage) will assist their CNAs and other hospital staff to go through the RN program provided they have done all the pre-requs. This can certainly work in your advantage.
2007-01-14 04:04:09 · answer #1 · answered by NautyRN 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that makes being a CNA good is that the hospital you work for may offer tuition assistance for your RN. However, if you are planning to go for your RN anyways, why waste the time on a CNA? In fact, our hospital here is doing away with CNA's and require their current CNA's to get their RN or leave because we have so many getting their RNs from our college.
2007-01-12 07:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by christibearb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I think you are a better nurse if first you do the hands on work. RN's that have never worked as a CNA do not understand the work that the CNA has to do. You will be more understanding of the people you oversee.
2007-01-12 06:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CNA is a terrible job. Its kind of like, cleaning toilets before becoming the manager of a restaurant. Why would you want to do that?
2007-01-12 06:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by M O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋