girl in greenwood

Good idea! Even just getting used to the simplest hospital equipment like IV drip machines and rolling the beds around helps me. Plus, you can quickly learn some of the software and codes and where supplies are located on the floor, so when you start working, it will feel more natural.
 

CNA roles differ at every hospital. My friend had a CNA job at a hospital where they trained her to do phlebotomy on top of the other stuff you learn in a CNA course. The training was even better than the CNA course that she took! The experience made her more confident in clinical.

I would look into the role descriptions when trying to decide where to apply. You want to make the most out of your experience. Also, find out what programs they have for nursing students. Most hospitals offer externships for nursing students after their first year of core nursing courses. If you're a CNA at the hospital, maybe you can get first consideration. Good luck!
 

Thanks for the encouragement, Denise & Marj! I'm sooooo nervous about stepping off the cliff of my cushy day job... but it's forward progress.