Old dog, new trick

Published Apr 26, 2009

34 Posts

So I've got to say, I really enjoyed my CNA class...took the 'online' version of the class, which consisted of about 2 months of Saturdays (lab and clinicals) with online coursework during the weeks. Online was the ONLY way to go for me, since I work full-time, and have an additional pre-req for the nursing program at the local CC on Mondays.

Lab work was all skills instruction, and practice. Clinicals were split between hospital departmental rotations, and 20 hours of independant study in an assisted living facility.

In a nutshell, the hospital experience was one of the greatest learning experiences of my life...

The ALF, not so much. :no:

I applaud you CNAs in a long-term setting...it takes a special breed :yeah:

Finished our final exam last Saturday, took the written Wednesday, and the skills portion Friday afternoon. 5 skills and 24 minutes later, and I was certified. A WHOLE LOTTA stress went right on out of me after I saw "Pass-Congratulations" on my skills test report.

This class fills a prerequisite requirement for admission into the local CC RN program...but I AM going to be working as a CNA (if only a few hours a week) just to get some clinical experience. Even if I have to volunteer for a few months, I still want to jump in as soon as possible into a hospital, or surgical setting.

Just goes to show...you can teach an old dog a new trick or two.