Testing during CNA/LNA interview?

I've never heard of it happening, but I'm guessing that it's probably not illegal. I have been asked during one interview, to describe in detail & exact steps what I would do in certain clinical situations.

And every company is different, so no, I doubt you'll go through this for every single interview.


Good luck & let us know how things go for you newLNA!

Hmm...maybe the test might be for a demonstration of taking BP & vitals? Is it a job app. for a nursing home? I have several friends that are CNA's working in LTC & the only test I've heard them speak of having done has been drug testing while in pre-hire status.

Hospitals (in my area) do drug testing & the only pre-employment tests administered have been (in my experiences) computer skills, psychological test and medical terminology skill test.

Is there anyone you know of that works there, or has worked for that company and could maybe give you a heads-up as to what they went through?

Good luck on your upcoming interviews!
Which job are you hoping the most for; LTC or hospital?

I've never worked LTC. I've worked in one hospital in psych unit and in another hospital I worked med/surg & ICU. I loved both!! Med/surg is always rockin' and you never lose any skills, you gain extra ones.
The RN's at both places were a diversified group of travelers & permanent workers and were absolutely fantastic to work with.

The pay is better in hospitals. The only down side to it that I can of was being understaffed some of the time and the 12 hr shifts would sometimes turn into 14-16 hrs.

I went into public health because it is a govt. job with even more benefits than hospitals (which were excellent), but now I'm a state CNA2 with 8 hr. days, wknds. off & all federal holidays off!
Like right now, I'm enjoying this looong Labor Day wknd.

I thank the good Lord everyday for leading me to becoming a CNA,
I love helping people and learning new things!

A few friends that are CNA's in LTC love their jobs too.