where in NJ did you go for training

[miao.li.019]

i am looking for an CNA training program, so far, i know training is two parts: classroom and clinical. I read some people did clinical in Homes and in hospitals. I live NJ, has anyone taking CNA training here and can you share your clinical experiences: where was/were your clinical (one/multiple clinical)

Thanks.

[emily12345]

I live in south jersey. I went to ltc career training in riverside. I went two days a week for lecture and the last two weeks were 4 days a week. I think the total amount of time was maybe 8 weeks. I did my clinical t careone in moorsetown. For one day I volunteered to do one clinical day at an Alzheimer's unit in moorsetown. Overall I loved the training they offered. It was straight to the point. The teacher is a bit strict but she's there to teach, not be your friend. Some people had a problem with that. Personally I loved her. I'd recommend this school to anyone. Especially if you go to school and work. For me it was easier going two days a week since I worked and went to school.

[miao.li.019]

Really? you did a one day clinical at an Alzheimer's unit. how did you handle patients that can be combative, does patients with Alzheimer always thinking people are their to hit them? I'd imagine those patients are not easy to interact with.

[emily12345]

You're taught how to handle combative residents. I didn't come in contact with any combative residents during that one day. The other cna's know you're a student so if someone is combative they should come to your rescue or tell you in advance not to perform care in that resident. Not every patient with Alzheimer's thinks you are there to hurt them. Personally I couldn't work in that kind of setting. I only volunteered for the experience and realized I don't like working in that setting. I work in a subacute unit and absolutely love it.