Should i train to be a Nurse Aid I if I'm a pre-med?

I'm a pre-med in college, and I am considering taking Nurse Aid Level I courses over the summer. I love the hospital environement, and currently volunteer at the Emergency Room. But I feel that I can't really get that "hands on" experience. Right now, I found out that I can train to become a Nurse Aid I (something like 5-6 weeks of education) and I wanted to ask people for their opinions on such. I know it's definetely different than being a Medical Doctor, but to be frank, I don't think I can get any closer to any other medical profession right now (b/c I am a full time college student). Does anyone think it'll be a good experience for me? Or is it going off on a totally different tangent? (I'm not afraid of blood, vomit and stuff, lol I see it in the ER all the time, so I'm ok with "gross" things). I know I would like a job in the healthcare during the school year, maybe, and perhaps this could be a good fit...?
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Hey, I am a senior in college and I just got accepted into medical schools. I wondered the same thing a few years back, and the answer is that being a CNA will not impress any of the acceptance committee.

However, if you continue to volunteer at the ER that will look good, it is considered "clinical" experience, I also volunteered there. Also, I volunteered at Hospice which allowed to me to see first hand how individuals regress as a result of illnesses and disease.

Another thing I would HIGHLY recommend is to study abroad in a medical program. There are lots available. It knocked the panels socks off when I told them how I was trained by physicians and traveled Western Europe working with AIDS patients. This is what I did, site..http://www.dis.dk/academicsu/hwe/index.p... but there are many different programs.

Mainly what you need to do is study your butt off for the MCAT. After that GPA is weighted, then, they consider what sets you apart. For me that was my study abroad program, my community service, and the fact that I am trilingual.

Remember, "The future Belongs To Those Who Believe In The Beauty of Their Dreams"

how about you just go all the way to become a doctor or surgeon. They make more money.

yeah i agree.. just keep on studying to becom a surgeon

Be a doctor, they will make millions of dollars a year!!!

i am a cna and med tech -- and from experience the BEST -- i mean absolute best !! nurses and doctors are the ones that have had that hands on low level experience.

they appreciate more and are more willing to help out -- they dont push too hard or gripe and complain as much.

I think it would be great to do that -- assuming you can handle the extra stress along with classes. It will also allow you to try different aspects of healthcare
such as hospital vs. nursing homes

it is a waste of your valuable time. concentrate on getting into medical school and doing what you need to increase your chances. being a nurses aid will not impress anyone who will be involved in getting you into med school

If you can handle your other class load with this then absolutely. It is not a waste of your time; it is something you will be able to reference when applying to med school. It will show that you have relevant experience and are still interested in the field. It shows a commitment to your chosen career in that you are exploring one of the environments you may work in later on, as well as proves that you are prepared to undertake the challenges ahead of you since you will have a much better idea of what they will be. I can only see this making your application stronger, so as long as you are able to keep your grades in other classes up while doing this- go right ahead.