Its a great opportunity to get into the medical field. Very rewarding but also very hard work.
CNAs take routine vital signs, blood sugars, bathing, feeding, ambulating pts etc.
In some states like AZ, they can be trained to do phlebotomy (draw blood) and pass basic meds (med tech) in certain places with further training.
The pay is decent in most places and some employers will help put you through school in the medical field such as nursing, with a work commitmet thereafter.
I was an aide before becoming an RN in 2007. I love nursing and grateful for the experience I obtained as an aide. |