It's so important you master basic care your first term. You need to get comfortable turning, administering a bed pan, a bed bath. This is the time to really study your basic nursing. Many CNAs look at you like you're stupid and talk down to you. Prove them wrong! Keep in mind this is the time to ask questions as well. You really need to be proficient don't wait till term three like I did b/c you're afraid of hurting a patient. Be careful but dive right in and LEARN.