~California CNA Training facilities~

[NurseCubanitaRN2b]

I've read people are asking about CNA classes in particular areas of California and I've posted this link several times in the past 6 weeks. Would it be possible for us to have a sticky for a list of approved CNA courses in particular states? If so, here's one for California. Thanks

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/rp/cna.asp

[Ericm]

I will say first off that there is whole section on this site devoted to male nurses if you haven't already seen it. However, since it has already been posted, I'll answer to the best of my ability (and maybe a moderator will move our posts to the right place). Secondly, you (and anyone else) posting directly (I assume) to me can always PM me and I'll try to get a response as quickly as possible. So here goes:

I would say there is a definite difference, and it's extremely noticeable frequently. For starters, people are generally shocked to see a male CNA to begin with. I've had people (including several people who were interviewing me for a job) ask me why I'm a CNA to begin with. This is usually followed with a question as to whether or not I've considered medical school or some other "typically male" position. Also, I have a son who has come home saying (on numerous occasions) that the kids at school have said to him that I can't be a nurse because I'm a male, so I must be a doctor and he's just confused. Granted, he is 6 and attending public school...

At my facility, I tend to get treated quite differently, but I'm not exactly sure why. Let me explain. I get at least 5 different requests for assistance with transfers, turnings, dressing, and lifts a day from (mostly) female co-workers. Though, this may be due to any number of things.

I'm 6'6", can lift quite a bit and I'm usually one of the people who aren't physically exhausted after a shift. Also, I tend to be the one walking around asking other CNAs and even the LVNs if they need or even want any help. I don't mind holding someone on their side while the LVN changes a dressing on a bedsore for half an hour or changing an extra person or two because one of the other CNAs are wrapped up with a shower. Also, I've only worked there since the end of August, and usually new hires are asked to do a lot more than those with seniority on any job. Maybe it's just a coincidence. I'm honestly just not sure yet.

On a different note, there are several residents (male and female) and family members who request a male not work with them, both LVN and CNA. Sometimes there are also issues with residents accusing a male of having acted inappropriately, so the facility requests that males don't go in the room for any circumstances during changing, dressing etc. or have a female present if it's non-invasive such as bringing them coffee or passing a tray.

Another thing I see sometimes is that females are used to working with exclusively other females. Hence, a lot of personal female discussion tends to happen in the break room whether or not I'm there. Sometimes there are "female only" occasions that I'm not invited to (nor would I want to attend). I'll leave out the details on this one...

The last thing I'll say on this matter (though I'm sure there is a lot I've not even touched on) would be that once it is established that you're a male nurse, you generally have to work past the stereotype (if you're not, like myself) that all male nurses are homosexual. I'm not sure why sexual preference has anything to do with any profession, but it almost always applies when it comes to nursing. And if it doesn't happen at work (which it doesn't for me) it does happen elsewhere. It doesn't really bother me, but some people take great offense at their sexual orientation being expressed incorrectly.

Hope that helps!

-Eric

[Ericm]

A short post to get things back on track, I did end up getting a job at a facility in August. It was difficult to find someone hiring without the experience necessary, but it is possible. It might be the fact that I took the job at the in-home care agency and could say I was currently employed with a reference that could be contacted. My advice to anyone looking to work as a new grad would be go out and apply everywhere, whether or not you would want to be there for more than a few months. Once you get a job, update your resume and put it in everywhere you can. That's what I did, and I am now currently employed at a great facility. I can't say it's guaranteed, but it couldn't hurt. Also, the bigger the gap in your work history, the more of a "risk" you are to a potential employer.

[sheet'ká]

Thanks Eric, I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. I should have looked first for the male section but I had just joined and was only a few minutes in when i noticed the gender symbol next to your username.

[WynetteS]

I was looking for a similar list of courses late last year for Texas, it can be a pain finding the information, I dont know why there is not an official central list that everyone can refer to, I did at least find this which seems to cover most areas, not sure how accurate the info is but it might help someone...

CNA Classes | CNA Training And Certification

Hopefully that helps somebody, but as others say its not easy to know which course is legit or which are a problem, there are a few people I know who got caught out on a bad course so always do your research.

[aditya gupta]

Hi

Compare prices of the CNA schools. Sometimes a school a mile away will cost less than one closer to you. Don’t isolate yourself just around a lose area but also a few miles away. It may sound like much but it can be a good thing in the end. I hope this article helped you find CNA schools in California.

thanks

http://www.whatdocnado.com/cna-schools-in-california/

[alexinawhite]

many things need to consider when you are going to take admission in CNA Training i think you should post some thing like this here ...

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