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Here is the course description from Waubonsee's website on the CNA class: This course, approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, is designed to prepare persons to function in the role of nurse assistant in a variety of health care settings. Content includes basic nursing procedures, food service, body mechanics, safety measures, special treatments, communication skills, and care of persons with Alzheimers disease and related dementias. Clinical experiences are provided in long-term care facilities. Note: Due to state attendance requirements, students must register by the first day of class. Included in the fees are: $50 for state competency exam, $15 for state criminal background check, and $4 for a WCC student name badge. Please note that Waubonsee processes and sponsors this application once at the completion of the course. Students must complete CNA testing in the Center for Learning Assessment for appropriate advising and/or placement into the course. All students enrolled in the course are required by the Illinois Department of Public Health to have a background check prior to clinical experiences. In addition, students must provide evidence of a 2-step test for tuberculosis (TB) prior to the first clinical day. A valid social security number is required at the time of enrollment. Prereq: Reading assessment; 16 years of age or older. You can get information about start dates for next semester by searching the course schedule: http://www.waubonsee.edu/learning/catalogSchedule/schedules/index.php

I think I got my from a regular uniform store. They'll give you more details when clinicals get closer. I've taken the CNA class, Nutrition, Chemistry and I'm registered for the EMT-B class and A&P I next semester. I'm using the EMT-B class to hopefully get and ER job while I'm in nursing school. Phelbotomy is a good skill to have, they make better money than CNAs or PCTs if you're looking to work while you're doing your RN, plus you'll be a step ahead of the game when you do your nursing classes because you'll have had a lot of practice finding veins.

You won't need anything the first day of class except your book. The instructor will go over everything will you before clinicals. I too was a nervous wreck and ended up emailing the instructor before the first class to see what we'd need because I couldn't take it. lol You'll need a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope before clinicals to practice with at home and in class, which you can get from the bookstore. You'll get your name tag from your instructor before clinicals. Your uniform is white pants and I think a blue top (I can't remember!) and mostly white shoes. You'll also have to buy a gait belt before clinicals to practice with in class, this can be bought at the bookstore as well. The 2 step TB test will have to be from your doctor. I believe it had to be on their letterhead and it has to be the 2 step test. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!

Hello all! I just joined the board, but I've been reading posts for a little while now. I am a 30 year old pre-nursing student. I currently work in the corporate world and am attempting to make my exit. I have 3 prerequisites to finish before I can apply to the nursing program my local community college. I am planning to take those classes Spring 10, Summer 10 and Fall 10. I have to have some type of job while I'm in nursing school since we have a mortgage to pay for. My inital thought was to take the Phlebotomy class now then when I finally get accepted to the nursing program I can do that part-time. I'm taking the prerequisite this summer and the Phlebotomy class in the fall. I contemplated taking the CNA class so I can be a PCT, but saw that Phlebs make a little more money. Plus I liked drawing dogs blood when I worked at an animal hospital. I seem to be running into a possible roadblock with the Phlebotomy externship. I was told by the dean's secretary that the externship sites like you to be avaliable during the daytime so you can get more draws in. (we need a total of 100) I'm waiting for the instructor to call me back to find out if it is possible to do the externship some evenings and weekend days. I can't see this being a huge issue since the classroom portion of the class is evenings and Saturday mornings. My question is does anyone else work while they're in nursing school? What kind of jobs do you do? I want to have another option in case I can't do the externship.

Hello all! I just joined the board, but I've been reading posts for a little while now. I am a 30 year old pre-nursing student. I currently work in the corporate world and am attempting to make my exit. I have 3 prerequisites to finish before I can apply to the nursing program at Waubonsee Community College. I am planning to take those classes Spring 10, Summer 10 and Fall 10. I have to have some type of job while I'm in nursing school since we have a mortgage to pay for. My inital thought was to take the Phlebotomy class now then when I finally get accepted to the nursing program I can do that part-time. I'm taking the prerequisite this summer and the Phlebotomy class in the fall. I contemplated taking the CNA class so I can be a PCT, but saw that Phlebs make a little more money. Plus I liked drawing dogs blood when I worked at an animal hospital. I seem to be running into a possible roadblock with the Phlebotomy externship. I was told by the dean's secretary that the externship sites like you to be avaliable during the daytime so you can get more draws in. (we need a total of 100) I'm waiting for the instructor to call me back to find out if it is possible to do the externship some evenings and weekend days. I can't see this being a huge issue since the classroom portion of the class is evenings and Saturday mornings. My question is does anyone else work while they're in nursing school? What kind of jobs do you do? I want to have another option in case I can't do the externship.