Odd question, CNA Course...

[Dreamofmd23]

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Hello everyone,
This upcoming Fall semester I am planning on taking 17 credits, my question is...is it possible to take a CNA course (3.0 credits) in addition to an already busy semester? At this time I'll also be volunteering and balancing my family/friend time. I know I'll be dedicating some time to the course, the only section offered that would work with my schedule is Sat/Sun from 6:30am-2:30pm. I've asked my friends and family, and they think I'm absolutely insane for having classes 7 days a week, is it doable and how do I stay sane? Have any of you run into this before? In the past I've been lucky that most of my courses have been hybrid, or only meet a few days a week so it may be an adjustment.

 

[Doudline]

Can't speak for your capabilities. I personally wouldn't do it, and wouldn't recommend anyone to. Personal growth demands time away from academics and the rat race.

Why a CNA course, by the way? That kind of clinical experience is far from necessary.

 

[tantacles]

Hello everyone,
This upcoming Fall semester I am planning on taking 17 credits, my question is...is it possible to take a CNA course (3.0 credits) in addition to an already busy semester? At this time I'll also be volunteering and balancing my family/friend time. I know I'll be dedicating some time to the course, the only section offered that would work with my schedule is Sat/Sun from 6:30am-2:30pm. I've asked my friends and family, and they think I'm absolutely insane for having classes 7 days a week, is it doable and how do I stay sane? Have any of you run into this before? In the past I've been lucky that most of my courses have been hybrid, or only meet a few days a week so it may be an adjustment.

It's certainly possible. Is it necessary, though? Probably not.

 

[eteshoe]

As someone who overloaded (~22 credits/term) for 3 yrs to graduate early while double majoring - do yourself a favor and do not push yourself like you're proposing. Keep just enough on your plate to do well. There's no real need for the CNA course and if you want to take it for your own edification, take it during a different semester.

 

[mountainpeak]

Why not take the CNA course over the summer? I took mine in 6 weeks last summer at a CC. I wouldn't do it like you have planned now because not having even 1 day/week break for a whole semester sounds absolutely miserable to me.

 

[frosted_flake]

Some places will TRAIN YOU for FREE to work as a CNA because hardly anybody wants to do it.

 

[Dreamofmd23]

Thanks for all the advice. I wanted to take the course and get the certification to gain some experience with patient care outside of just transporting or greeting them etc. I'm sure that hospice doesn't have volunteers fighting over slot times, just as CNA's are greatly lacking in the field. I know there is a shortage, and I think it's something I could benefit from, in the end regardless I'd gain some perspective and it's one more thing to add to my experiences. Over the summer perhaps I will have more time to devote to it.

 

[prettyNURSEtoMD]

As an RN, who was a tech/CNA in the ED before graduating, there is absolutely no need to pay for a CNA course. Some hospitals, more than not will do OJT. So, you get the skills you need. Being a CNA will humble you. Take that how you'd like.


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[Dreamofmd23]

I live in a rural area and I've called the local hospital (the only one within 50 miles) and they do not offer on the job training, they recommend taking the course at the local cc or through the Red Cross. That's a great suggestion though.