CNA Classes Question

RunnerRN2015, ASN, RN · Mar 2, 2012

A competent 5th grader could pass the CNA course. It's all very basic stuff. As long as you have common sense, you'll do fine.

nguyency77, CNA · Mar 2, 2012

A competent 5th grader could pass the CNA course. It's all very basic stuff. As long as you have common sense, you'll do fine.

You would be surprised how many people don't pass!

Anyway, even if it is easy, don't let that prevent you from learning. I really don't think there is any pre-requisite to taking CNA classes, so you should be fine. :)

kdh5139 · Mar 2, 2012

Thank you!

kdh5139 · Mar 2, 2012

What all do you learn in the CNA classes anyway?

nguyency77, CNA · Mar 2, 2012

You learn how to take vital signs, make a bed, feed people, basic communication skills, moving and lifting, perineal care, bathing (some places do not have bathtubs. Therefore, you have to be good at transferring people so that you can move them in and out of a shower chair!), dressing, grooming, specimen collection, and dental care. :) If your class is the same is mine, you will do a clinical rotation at a local nursing home to practice these skills.

kdh5139 · Mar 3, 2012

Yeah I think I am doing a clinical like you did at a nursing home! Thank you for your help!

nguyency77, CNA · Mar 4, 2012

No problem! Let me know how it goes. I don't know how much experience you have with nursing homes, but let me just warn you: it may not be pretty. Stay strong and give the best care you can!

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Mar 4, 2012

The class is pretty basic & fun imo. I loved my CNA class =) I think that besides showing you the basics, it helps prepare you to interact w/ patients. When I started nursing school , there were a couple of students that did not have any prior patient care & it took them a while to adapt.