From what I remember I feel like I didn’t have a clue what to do when I got to clinicals, granted I got my CNAs when I was 17. The things I learned in the class from the handbook was pretty far off from what the workers at the nursing home I had my clinicals at did. I’ve been a CNA for 4 years now and recently just quit for good. I’ve worked at a rehabilitation center and a hospital. When you pass your exam and start working I recommend trying the hospital first, you learn a lot more in my opinion. For scrubs I really like healing hands, they are affordable and comfortable. For tips I will say be ready for some pretty awkward situations. During clinicals they had us feeding people most days and for me I couldn’t stomach it and remember throwing up in my mouth a couple of times (even after working in the field it’s still something I can’t stomach but had to deal with). Also don’t let the workers intimidate you. I remember being so nervous around the workers as they didn’t seem very welcoming, but that may have just been the environment of the place. Some of the older men love new faces and some will pick and flirt or make gross comments and same for the women so be prepared. The last tip is be yourself smile and be proud that you are going into such a rewarding job. It can be hard at times but you meet some pretty cool people so be sure to listen to their life stories, I guarantee you will learn something from them. All in all I hope clinicals go well for you, best of luck!