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Yes, I already have my neat and tidy little degree in Multimedia in my back pocket. Will I ever do anything with it? Who the hell knows? I might go to grad school for Graphic Arts, I might go for Psychology. But, as Martel and I both really like Asheville, and we don't wanna just go jumping right off into grad school, I'm looking for stuff that can be more sustainable right here, right now.
I say CNA because I don't really want to be a nurse, not right now anyway. The nursing programs around here have a waiting list out the ass anyway. The job that I'm in right now as a Home Healthcare Aide would offer me a step up on the pay scale if I got my CNA. NO working in depressing nursing homes or anything like that. So I'm interested in being certified quickly and cheaply. As far as I can tell, I already know 85% of what CNA's are required to know- I've talked with a few, and they all say being a CNA is very basic, common sense stuff.
Yes, RN's make a lot of money, but every RN I've ever seen has lost her soul... they're like 4th grade teachers, they burn out very, very quickly and end up fat and bitter before their time. This CNA thing is just something I'm bouncing around in my head, thinking about... testing the waters sort of speak. Thanks for your input guys- shesus, your post in particular was good to hear! Keep the cards and letters coming!