makethemostofit

Thanks for the advice. If I were to sign up for a class again, I'd do more research about the instructor and the job placement rate of the students. Beware of programs that do not have an anonymous evaluation process for students to do on the teachers. To me, this makes the program look like they are only in it for the money without regular assessment of the quality of the teacher and the program.

The last day of class our instructor tells us what she thinks of several CNA's we worked with during clinicals. Her comments were not positive. I was really upset that someone who is suppose to be a professional would bad mouth so many people and actually name them in class. I admired what the CNA's were able to do.They knew their residents really well, were kind, had good time management, and knew all the ins and outs of their job. Whenever I asked them questions they were really good about helping me out. Now I'm confused. Is my judgement that bad? Or is this instructor bitter and burnt out herself? I'm a little worried about getting a reference from her for possible jobs. We had no feedback on how we did during clinicals so I haven't any idea of what exactly she thinks of the job I did. Can anyone make any sense of this?

I'm the oldest in my class. In fact, they are all young enough to be my children. Some seem silly at times, but they fortunately still have that young at heart attitude which is refreshing. When you come to know a little more about them you can't help but be awed by what many women have had to deal with while growing up and beyond. I am impressed at the attempt they are making to try and better their lives. As far as older women go, we are always learning. Group mentality, cliques, sarcasm can be hurtful. All seem to arise from not knowing any better. What can instructors and classmates do to curb these harmful attitudes? Answer this and you could well win the next Nobel Peace Prize.