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Will I need to get my CNA certification in order to become a Nurse?

I am in 12th grade and currently getting my Medical Assisting certification. I'm on track to go to the University of Utah and begin my nursing pre-reqs. I'm planning on working as a Medical Assistant and would rather work as that a CNA. Am I going to need to get this certification anyway?

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Geneva’s Answer

Hello Elliana- no, you are not required to become a CNA in order to pursue a Nursing degree. The experience you could gain as a CNA would be helpful in terms of learning bedside patient care, but it is not mandatory. Of course you will gain some valuable skills as a Medical Assistant as well. Best wishes!
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Whitney’s Answer

It's a good idea to research or contact the nursing schools you're interested in. At my school, a CNA certificate was required before applying to the nursing program. But don't worry, having CNA work experience isn't necessary. Some classmates didn't work as CNAs at all. However, any healthcare work, like being a Medical Assistant, can give you useful skills and experience that will benefit your nursing career in the long run.
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Geovani’s Answer

You don’t need to get your CNA certification to become a nurse, but it can definitely help. It gives you hands on experience and lets you see if you actually enjoy working in healthcare. It also helps you make connections with nurses and other healthcare workers, which can be useful later on. I know a lot of people who started as CNAs and later became LVNs or RNs because they realized they loved helping patients.
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