Johanna's Becoming a CNA (Week 5)
Johanna looks back on her fifth week as a trainee in our 6-week program to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA).
Meet Johanna
View the first post in our series to learn more about Johanna and her motivation to enroll in the CNA Academy at Adventist HealthCare.
Week 5 Q&A with Johanna
We spoke with Johanna following her fifth week in the Academy to see how things were going. Here's what she told us.
What was something an instructor taught you this week?
This week we started our clinical rotations. I have been able to put together everything we have learned in class. I've had the chance to do my AIDET and assist patients with mobility.
Did you learn anything that surprised you?
I learned how important it is to make sure you are always pleasant and have a bright spirit with your patients. It is our job to make sure our patients feel good and comfortable, so always go in and give it your all!
What excited you this week?
What excited me the most was knowing that I am helping patients. It feels very rewarding seeing them with a smile on their faces.
What challenged you this week?
What challenged me the most this week was having different preceptors each day. Although, it was also good to see how everyone has their own different ways of working. It also allowed me to get an idea of how important it is to manage your time and provide purposeful hourly roundings.
What has the experience been like with your fellow trainees?
I feel that all the CNA preceptors I've been assigned to have been very helpful, patient and kind. They've done a great job at teaching me and allowing me to participate in skills, such us checking patient glucose with the glucometer and using the telemetry monitor.
On a scale of 1-10 how difficult was this week?
I would say this week was about a 4. Mainly, because it's so many thoughts and expectations. Each day is something very new in every unit.
About the CNA Academy
The CNA Academy at Adventist HealthCare is an innovative program designed to support those seeking to start a career in patient care services as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). The academy offers classroom and clinical training, in a hospital setting, to prepare candidates to pass the CNA certification exam.
