Am I overscheduled???

NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN · Sep 8, 2008

I work full time with very flexible hours and is only 5 minutes from the school campus. I also have 17 vacation days available this year which helps.
I am taking the CNA class (9 credits) which has classes Mon and Tues 1pm - 5 pm, also clinicals all day Friday, so I would need to use all my vacation time for school, which is fine. I am also registered for a nightclass on Mon and Weds (5 credits)
Is this too much??
Deborah

Hi Deborah,

I'm going to be honest, taking the CNA class isn't hard at all. The material that is covered isn't rigorous, it's just basic bedside care. Now don't get me wrong, you still have to study and practice your skills, but it's not hard. I worked my 40 wk job when I was in the CNA program and I passed with an A.

Now, if you're the type of person that it takes awhile to get something, or studying takes you longer than most, then I would suggest reducing your hours of work in order to complete the course.

FYI, you're going to see lots of things on the floor that isn't what you've been taught, but go with the flow. There are some things that are totally wrong, and you're going to see lots of short cuts. But, word of caution: you have to survive, do what you need to do in order to complete your tasks on time. Now of course this is going to apply once you're a CNA. Whild you're in CNA school, and you're going to have all the time in the world to complete your tasks. Once you're working in the real world, things will change. Good Luck