I love this so much...

amethystrndrp · Mar 5, 2008

I am glad to hear you're enjoying your training - since I have been worried about the "dirty" side of what I have heard the job is. :) But I hope it's not as bad as the worst I've heard I am going to try to get in for a fall class at one of the Community Colleges here in AZ. Lucky you can do clinicals on Saturday. I'm waiting on a response from the advisor at one of the schools to see when the class/clincal will be held this fall. Since I have to work I'm limited to when I can do my training - Sundays or Mondays would be perfect since I don't work on either of those days! But I'm at the mercy of others. :) But it's great to hear upbeat positive news. :) Good luck!

julesradio · Mar 5, 2008

OP -yeah I work full-time too so the Saturday clinical was the only way I could make it work. Good luck!!!!!

opradiva · Mar 5, 2008

I have a similar set up: I work part time at a gym, I go to CNA class 4 days a week, and I take a full course load at another school. I L-O-V-E it! Keeps me on my toes and prepares me for the hard work that still lies ahead. You go, girl!

amethystrndrp · Mar 5, 2008

I just found a program in my area (Phx, AZ area) that offers an evening program with one week where I'd have to take time off for that week for the clinicals. :) Next class starts April 21st so I think I'm going to try to work some OT at work to pay for it! I'm excited!

julesradio · Mar 5, 2008

Awesome to see others excited and ready like me. Good luck to you all.

JaredCNA, CNA · Mar 6, 2008

I am in the CNA program at my school and working pre-recs at the same time. (17 credits, woof, never again)
So far all A's in all my classes but I find the best part of all is my clinical. I look forward to going every Saturday and love the residents.
I have developed such a respect for CNAs. They are so much more than "buttwipers" as a lot of people think. They (and me too, soon) are the lucky ones, they get to be close to the patient. (okay, so sometimes, a little too close...LOL) CNAs are the eyes and ears of the RN and the relationships we develop with our patients helps them recieve the best care possible.
I suppose I am in the honeymoon stage still but I truly feel honored that in just a few short months, I'll be a key member in making people well, or at least, more comfortable.
I have been thinking a lot about the reponsibility I will have and I am so excited to be part of the healthcare system. I've been in Radio for 10 years and decided to stop ignoring the call to be a nurse. Becoming a CNA is a step toward that dream and I think it will make me a better RN in the future.
CNAs rule!!!!! And I can't wait to be one.

Eyes and ears, true. There have been a lot of times that I could tell the nurse that a patient was "crashing" because I know something isn't right. Also, I've been the first in a room a couple of time to find a patient in cardiac arrest.

I wish you the best of luck, and thanks for having a respect for us. :-)