Posted by AiReanna (65.201.205.143) on April 26, 2001 at 14:25:00:
In Reply to: I need some advice posted by Nicole Forgard on April 24, 2001 at 19:55:07:
: I am thinking of taking the CNA course to lay the groundwork for my nursing career, I am seeing a lot of CNA work only in Care facilities. Is that where the market is for CNA's? I know that the pay is not great but I want more medical assisting and back office work, am I heading in the wrong direction? I truly have hats off to all of you CNA's that work in the care facilities in sometimes awful conditions, I know my grandfather was a victim of abuse in a home. I need the truth about this career choice, I am in California if that makes a difference. Thanks again.
: Nicole
Yes, that is where the market for CNA's are. For the most part anyways. There are other choices, but that is is the biggest market. If you want the true CNA experince you should work in a nursing home. It really is an eye opener. I've also heard alot of the nurse who were aides first say that it really makes you appreciate the work that your CNA's do and keeps you from taking them for granted. I hope that I've been some way helpful.
AiRe