CNA--How to get hired w/o 6 months experience!

U.S.A. Maryland

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Hi everyone! I'm new here, and really glad I found this site. My questions is this..I have my heart set on a certain hospital, and have even looked at a few others surrounding my location. I received my CNA in December, I already have a Bachelor's degree...am working ona few more pre-req's before applying to an RN program. i went ahead and got my CNA so I could begin my health career now. Well..the problem is, NOONE seems to be hirig techs w/out at least 6 months experience! How am I supposed to GET experience, if noone will hire me?!?

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Hi! I'm surprised you can't find a job as a tech with your license. How about doing some volunteer work to "pad" out your resume? I didn't have any hospital experience other than volunteering when I started nrsg. school. I was able to get a tech job after my first semester.

Have the hospitals told you specifically that you don't have enough experience, or is it just that you haven't gotten a response? Some hospitals are faster to get back to applicants than others.

Keep trying. I'm sure you'll find something soon!

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Thank you so much for your encouragement. The one hospital's HR told me that they rarely take applicant's w/under 6 months experience. The specific unit I was posting for told him "no" to any apps under 6 months experience. Such a Catch-22.....but I haven't given up! I'm working connections, I've gathered letters of recommendation, etc.

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Hello

I got my license when I was in high school threw a vocational school. I worked for a nursing home while I was still in high school. Usually nursing homes are in great need for CNA's. I know you said that you have your heart set on a certain place but maybe you could just work at a nursing home for the time being and then work your way up. Hope that helped some.

Jen

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