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1. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

   That was my plan. I can't even get my foot in the door. I wanted to be a CNA so I could gain some experience before I went to RN school. Low pay isn't an issue if it's going to count towards something. I completely agree with you.

2. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

   I don't have the gas money to volunteer at places. I've applied at places that pay minimum wage, and I got denied due to my lack of experience. I'm going another route, and I will build up some spare cash so I can get into an RN program late next yea...

3. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

   In California, I need one years experience as a CNA in order to do home care.

4. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

   The community colleges in California don't count CNA as anything. I would have to start from scratch. My rant is about how screwed up California is.

5. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

   There aren't any patient observer jobs close to my area.Thanks for the help. I gave up on becoming a CNA , and I am considering the $1000 I spent as a total loss.

6. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

   I followed up with a care giver agency that I applied for a few days ago, and the hiring manager told me he could not hire me due to my lack of experience. The CNA and BLS cards are going in the trash. The job only paid 8.25 an hour. How in the heck ...

7. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

   At least with an ADN or BSN it would be worth relocating. I got a job offer for an unrelated field, so I am going to stick with that.

8. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

   How long ago was this, and what part of California do you live in?

9. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

   @ sixela21 Go to an LVN/LPN or RN program. If you can, go directly to a RN program. I did the research too before I started the CNA program, and when I found out I passed the state exam, I applied for jobs that didn't require any experience. I got on...

10. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

    Is your position called officially called a patient observer? I'm just asking so I can do a job search in the Los Angeles, and Orange county area.

11. How much anatomy do CNAs need to know?

    realitycheck2013 replied to aaron_j_sutter's topic in CNA/MA

    Watch a season of Grey's Anatomy or do some google searches on youtube and you will be alright. You can also go the library and check out an anatomy book. You will need to know about medical terms, abbreviations, the metric system, 24 hour clock, me...

12. Agency client offered me a job. What would you do?

    realitycheck2013 replied to dualstar's topic in CNA/MA

    I agree with what most of these posters said. Take into consideration the legal aspects. You'll be on your own. I was offered a job like by a friend for her older friend, but I turned it down. BTW, I am unemployed, looking for a CNA job, and I wouldn...

13. My patient called me a "flunkie" today..... -_-

    realitycheck2013 replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Technicians

    It comes with the job. Don't let it get to you. I'm pretty sure that LAPD officers get called worse names for doing their job. Even presidents get called dirty names because people don't feel they are doing their jobs. Don't react back in a negative...

14. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

    Where at in California?

15. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    realitycheck2013 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in CNA/MA

    It depends on where you live. Experience varies. My experience might be different from yours. My thread and post are for people who live in major metropolitan areas in California.