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Any RN’s on here?

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  1. Apr 14, 2020 at 8:10 AM
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    Got back into school, set on pursuing a career as an RN as its a job where you are providing a service/helping others, there is a surplus of jobs everywhere it seems, and is always an in demand job.
    That being said, I have about a year of school I need to do, to finish up the pre reqs required for the programs in my state.
    I currently work in a non-related field. I sometimes deal with very minor medical situations where I take individuals vitals, dispense meds, and coordinate medical care with doctors/nurses. Current job pays well so I’m wanting to stick with it up until I can apply to a nursing program and then have to quit and go part-time to do well in the program. Would it be better to finish school, get CNA certs, work at the hospital for a while and then apply? I’m not sure how heavily it weighs in your favor to have a CNA job moving onto RN or some medical job.
    Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I know there’s no clear cut answer but I’m trying to get as much insight as I can to make the smartest move.
     
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  2. Apr 14, 2020 at 8:22 AM
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    Get you Masters or PHD? Then you can start making the BIG bucks. That’s what my sisters did. Takes awhile to pay off your school loan but in the end you will come out ahead....
     
  3. Apr 14, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    No interest in pursuing that path, as of yet. It’s more so about the work I’ll be doing rather than the money that’s intrigued me.
     
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    Start applying as soon as you can. Don’t worry about working as a CNA, IMO.
     
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    Just curious, but why would say not to worry about CNA? Just trying to gain an understanding.
     
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    Maybe it’s different where I’m at, but people with no life experience get into nursing school and get a job right after graduation. It’s such a high demand job. Now, if your specific program has qualifiers for applying that may get you higher on the list like volunteer work or medical experience, then sure, that may be a good route.
     
  7. Apr 14, 2020 at 10:47 AM
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    That make sense. I’m not 100% sure, but most of the programs here in state don’t require previous CNA experience with the exception of maybe one school. They all do however favor volunteer work.
    Good to know though, thank you!
     
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    Not an RN but I've been working in rehab medicine for 25 + years where I frequently irritate a lot of nurses and have 3 RNs in the family. As far as I know, none of RN's I'm around ever worked as a CNA. I say go for the RN. Tough job but good money and if you're any good at all you can just about pick where you work.
     
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  9. Apr 14, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    Good to know, I thought it would be way more common for RN’s to have worked as a CNA beforehand but looks to be like that’s not the case. Can’t say how good I am because I’m just going to be taking the pre reqs for it, but I will say I am very people oriented and love science so I think I’ll be good!
    Thank you!
     
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    You sound motivated...that's half of it right there. best of luck!
     
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    In some states you are required to be a CNA before you can be accepted in to a RN program. I feel it's beneficial just in the fact you will be around the field you will be studying. Of course all the ass wiping isn't that fun :D but you will be doing that as an RN anyways. Also start applying as soon as you possibly can for the program. As mentioned it is a high demand field. My daughter is currently in nursing school and she actually got in a little earlier due to others not making the cut for various reasons. So get on the list as soon as possible.

    I currently work for the VA in the ICU. Been an RN for going on 15 years now. Although the VA is kind of antiquated it has been a very good job with excellent benefits. An I have a certain pride taking care of our veterans being one myself. You can make a lot of money in this field and if I was you I would at least get your BS degree as soon as you can. You can go pretty far with just that degree. Good luck and if you can stay out of the bullshit every job has and just concentrate on helping your patients, you will have a rewarding career.
     
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    My girlfriend did a similar path - she went through a masters program though (for people without a bachelors in nursing). Took the same amount of time, she was able to learn a lot more and is positioned well now that she's working. Passed her RN exam and eventually would like to become a nurse educator, after working in the field for awhile.

    Good luck to you and I'm sure you'll enjoy!
     
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  13. Apr 18, 2020 at 10:46 PM
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    Been MIA but thank you for the advice everyone! I really appreciate the thought out responses and honest direction. Helps a lot! Good to hear from veterans in the field as well as I know a lot of people get burnt out due to politics and what not, but as with all jobs if you can move past the BS politics and focus on your work it usually leads to a rewarding career.
    Again, thanks all I appreciate it!
     

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