Mickey'snewestfan
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- Apr 26, 2005
My son has decided that he would like to be an R.N. I think he has the perfect personality for nursing (hard working, kind, compassionate, super patient and polite), and that it's a good fit for him, however, given his track record in the sciences I think he needs to take the prerequisites slowly.
I have suggested that he look into getting his C.N.A. this year, while he finishes his last year of high school, and then working part time while he completes his nursing prerequisites and an associate's degree. There's a university near us that has an 18 month B.S.N. program for people with an AA and all the prerequisites, so he could continue his studies there.
Does anyone have any thoughts or advice? Does this seem like a reasonable plan of action? What is the job outlook like for C.N.A.'s right now?
I have suggested that he look into getting his C.N.A. this year, while he finishes his last year of high school, and then working part time while he completes his nursing prerequisites and an associate's degree. There's a university near us that has an 18 month B.S.N. program for people with an AA and all the prerequisites, so he could continue his studies there.
Does anyone have any thoughts or advice? Does this seem like a reasonable plan of action? What is the job outlook like for C.N.A.'s right now?