Any recommendations for CNA programs in the state?

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Hi, don't want to give up current job working at Yale, but want to pick up extra work as a CNA. Additionally, move into a night position at Yale while I go back for my BSN.

I am looking for programs in the state. I thought it be easy to find programs that have similar schedules like the EMT Class...Twice a week one Saturday a month. Much easier to be flexible with work schedule.

Basically my shift is three rotating day's through the week, Day/Eves. Any recommendations? Can do three days mid week Day's preferably or evening's. Appreciate the feedback.

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Also sending an email to see if I can skip the class in general. I worked three years in acute patient care. Taking vitals, bathing, tolieting patient's, feeding patients, using bariatric lifting equipment, know proper lifting techniques, know how to do venipuncture, EKGs, administer glucose, epinephrine, and Tylenol. Hoping they let me sit and take the exam.

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No personal recommendations, but there seem to be a lot of places in the state that do CNA programs. I did a quick google search, and found this as one of the first sites.

CNA School & Classes Waterbury, CT | CNA Courses & Schools Bridgeport, CT

It looks like there are day, evening, and Saturday options. No idea about the quality of the instruction, though.

Also, you might want to check out Tunxis CC. I think it also might be spread out enough to work for you, and CT's community college system in general seems to have a pretty good reputation where health care is concerned.

Other than that, just try googling and see what pops up for you.

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If you do not mind me asking what do you do at Yale? If you have patient care experience then I'd try to apply to other hospitals such as Hartford Hospital or Midstate in Meriden. I'm not exactly sure where in CT you are located but I know they both do not require CNA license for their CNA like work, quite a few other hospitals do not also but I don't know the chances of getting hired because cna license is preferred but you do have all that experience already.

I am pretty sure you still have to take a class even if you have the experience. That being said there is so many classes to choose from. I took a three week one which is the quickest in the state I believe, academy of medical training but it is Monday-Friday 8-5 so not very convenient. Most of the community colleges through out the state offer the class too throughout like three months 2-3 days a week, night or day which might work with your schedule better and they are the cheapest I think. Just check the community colleges website for non credit courses or workforce training.

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Tunxis's program was fantastic and their next one starts June 5. You get to choose the time and day of your lab/clinical. They *may* accommodate you if you need to switch up your lab/clinical day from week to week. It's actually not too late to register for the June 5 class if you want to start now.

But if Tunxis doesn't float your boat I would imagine all the Connecticut Community Colleges are comparable.

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Not sure what part of CT you're in but I heard an ad on the radio yesterday that Griffin Hosptial was holding a CNA class over the summer. Not sure of the days/times but if its close to your area you could always call and find out.

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