CNA course at CLC

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Hi,

I am about to take the CNA course at CLC to be able to screen again (I was accepted for Fall 09 but couldn't get the requirements completed in time) for the Spring Semester Nursing Program. Can anyone tell me which nursing homes they might use for clinicals? I am trying to figure out if I will have to change jobs just to complete this course as my current job is in Hoffman Estates and they are inflexible with the hours.

Thanks!

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I just finished the Jan - March course at CLC. The two options we had were Winchester House in Libertyville and Manor Care in Libertyville.

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Thanks for the info :)

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Hi Chris,

Did you do your titers for the CNA since you need them for the Nursing Program, or did you just get proof of the required immunizations you've had for the CNA clinicals and do titers before the program in August?

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I did not do titers for the CNA. I just had them drawn about a month ago at the health center for the nursing program starting in the fall. I picked up my results the other day, and do not need any boosters. So I am cleared to start clinicals, pending my drug screen which will be done at orientation.

Are you registered for the fall? days or nights? If so, make sure you get a physical and take your CPR class also.

I'm taking my CPR class at Lake Villa in July. It's cheaper than CLC.

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hey kshaban... hope you get into the program again for spring 2010. im applying for spring 2010 as well. do you mind sharing your nln score that granted you acceptance for fall 09?

thanks =) and maybe we'll be classmates in the spring!

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Hi Chris, No I missed the boat for Fall kinda, i couldn't get my prerequisites all done in time, i have to take Microbiology in the fall. I am hoping to get accepted again for January start. Good luck with the fall program! I'll probably be asking a little about it again as its going to be different from the current one and I am very curious as to what its like. I am trying to find a differnt job that will be more flexible with hours and closer to CLC. Thanks for your info too!

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HI Loyolagirl,

I received an 87 for the nln, it's so nerveracking because it all depends on who else is screeing with high scores or low scores. Good luck to you! Hope I can make it for the Spring too. :)

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Hi Chris, No I missed the boat for Fall kinda, i couldn't get my prerequisites all done in time, i have to take Microbiology in the fall. I am hoping to get accepted again for January start. Good luck with the fall program! I'll probably be asking a little about it again as its going to be different from the current one and I am very curious as to what its like. I am trying to find a differnt job that will be more flexible with hours and closer to CLC. Thanks for your info too!

It's probably good that you don't take micro with your nursing. I just finished micro in the spring, was very hard. Who is your instructor going to be?

I am hoping to start 2010 spring. I thought I did miserable on my nln b/c I really didn't get to finish verbal but just got my score and I got 98%. Science and math saved me. I am just waiting to take certification exam for my CNA. Will be taking A&PI and psyII this fall.

I am just so excited now that I might get in the program I'm antsy:bugeyes:. I really thought that I might have to take nln at least couple of times.

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hey prairie66... how did you review for the science component on the nln exam? did the material on the nln review book help at all?

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That's an awesome score. You are sure to get for the spring. Make sure you apply in time!! The CNA course is easy, just time consuming.

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hey prairie66... how did you review for the science component on the nln exam? did the material on the nln review book help at all?

I pretty much only review the book. The only biology I had in my life is the bio 123 at CLC. I have bad memory so I just kept on reading the review book over and over for couple of weeks. There were only couple of questions on anatomy (thank goodness, I have not had AP yet). I kept on doing the review test over and over. I got 50 out of 60 they counted right.

With Math I kept on doing the practice test over and over and checked over what I did wrong until I really understood what went wrong. The question in math is not the question you think at first so you really have to read. I thought the math was easier on NLN but I still missed 6 out of 40 they counted. I bet I miss read the question then too.

I have been out of school for over 20 yrs, so I really think if I can pull it off anyone can.

Hope we all get in!!

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