Open Options

Last night I was looking at options for my career path. I found out from Utah State that I have to get my CNA certification before I can enter into their nursing program. That put a damper on my goal. I never even considered a Nursing Assistant because I never liked the thought of changing someone's diaper who could potentially be older than a young child. That is why I chose the route of getting my CMA. Now, I might have no choice which I am not liking. I looked around at other colleges and found another one I was previously interested in before I made my decision to go to Utah State. My search resulted in finding Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Now keep in my I haven't been a huge fan of the Broncos, college football wise, but their nursing program is off the charts. They admit 65-70 students per term and their NCLEX pass rate is 96% on the first try which is above average for state and national percentage. Awesome, right? I thought so. I emailed the school and asked them if they require a CNA or any other certification before entering into their program. I am waiting on a response back.

I have also decided to sit down and talk with my advisor in person, which I haven't done yet, because I think he could really help me in this search and figuring out what's best for me. I know I can do this on my own but it helps when I have another person there to help me who knows what they are doing. So, I've been thinking of back-up career ideas in case nursing doesn't really work out for me since there is such a high volume of students in nursing programs, which is why it's so competitive. I have thought of sticking with Medical Assisting and I have also thought of Photography. I have always loved taking pictures so why not make it a career someday? We will see. I know it's not that easy and I will have to "sell myself" in order to get customers. That would be something I DEFINITELY need to work on. I am not the best salesman in the world, haha.

With all of that said, wish me luck and I will keep you updated, as always.

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