steinker Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 New to this forum so sorry if this has already been discussed but I was thinking about getting my CNA certification this summer in a 3 week program through Blossom and then hopefully working as a part-time CNA during my senior year of undergraduate school to start getting some healthcare experience. I was wondering if there are any CNA's or former CNA's out there that think it would be too hectic to manage a busy senior year with a part-time CNA or if you think its definitely possible to accomplish? Some background, I am 21 and finishing my junior year pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Clinical Physiology. My transfer credit has kind of made it confusing for me to figure out my true GPA, but cumulative its about a 3.6. During my senior year I am also going to be taking 2 EMT-B classes through the university and was hoping that the CNA experience during my senior year would help me land an EMT-B job after I graduate. Thanks for any advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I was a CNA/HHA during undergrad. It should be easy to find PT hrs. I had a few "babysitting" assignments for alzheimer's pts where I was able to get studying done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steinker Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Yeah i was thinking that as long as it was part-time it'd be fine. Did the CNA experience help you in preparation for PA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awilliamsesu Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Go for it. I'm working part-time (24 hours/week) as a patient care technician. As for landing a job as an EMT eventually, are there any ambulance corps around where you live that let people with just a BLS cert run? The ambulance I volunteer with lets people without an EMT cert (who are intending to complete an EMT class and become certified) run just to get a grasp of the overall experience as an EMT, it's more of shadowing (you get to do small stuff here and there, due to liability/privacy reasons) but it certainly helps you build connections. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steinker Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 I don't think so but then again I'm not really sure how to find out, I live in a college town that doesn't have much stuff except every fast food place you can think of. That would be a great experience though should I'll give the local hospital a call and ask if they take EMT volunteers that are only BLS & CPR certified and not yet EMT certified. Thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPackGo Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 definitely do it. I worked 16-24 hours a week as a CNA while in school to get the hours I needed to apply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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