LEAP out in faith

Just the training manual. Do you know what you are getting into. The only reason i say this is i know a girl who quit her job and then the cna thing did not work out. If i were you i would keep the grocery store job until you have did the cna thing for a while. To make sure you like it. I am glad for my job and i love the residents i have. But the work is hard and the pay sucks. But some days the smiles are just worth it.

It helps to read your book & study the material before you head into class. Its a way to get ahead & be more prepared. There's plenty of CNA books at the library if you're interested. They may have more or less info than the book you will use for class, but generally they will be around the same. A book on medical terminology might be beneficial to pick up as well. I did that before I enrolled in my CNA class. Also before I started class I took notes on the chapters & highlighted the important parts. When you start class, its a good idea to review your notes every night to further learn the material. And when it comes to the skill portion of your class, it also helps to practice them at home too,such as taking someone's pule, blood pressure, making bed, etc.. Good luck

someone on here posted a link that is really helpful to me! I am also planning to become a cna. I work in the food industry and it sucks big time! however, I don't think I will quit my job until I know for sure that I will get another one after I'm certified, and that I will like it! Anyway the website is: deptets.fvtc.edu/nursing.