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Jul 13, 2007 03:56 PM

Do Agencies accept new CNA grads?

by Rtkam

I just finished the CNA training program through Prestige Care and will be taking the State Test in 2 weeks.
My question is, do agencies accept new grads? I plan to work part-time while doing my Nursing pre-requs.
Any help is appreciated!


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from caliotter3
Old Jul 13, 2007, 05:19 PM

Default Re: Do Agencies accept new CNA grads?
New grads in any discipline are accepted by any employer according to their need for employees and their willingness to train/orient people. Apply for jobs everywhere. All they can say is no, go get experience somewhere else. Sooner or later, someone will hire you. Good luck.
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from Bookwirm
Old Jul 07, 2008, 06:07 PM

Default Re: Do Agencies accept new CNA grads?
Congratulations and good luck!!
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from Atheos
Old Jul 07, 2008, 06:34 PM

Default Re: Do Agencies accept new CNA grads?
Congratulations and good luck.

I would recommend going to a facility and working PT or PRN. Working agency can be hellish and the facilities will throw you to the wolves. They will expect you to be fully proficient and won't cut you much slack. A facility would give you more training time and you would havetime to become familiar with the residents and policies.
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from Snoglobe
Old Jul 13, 2008, 11:02 PM
Updated Jul 13, 2008 at 11:06 PM by Snoglobe

Default Re: Do Agencies accept new CNA grads?
I taught a CNA class at a facility and once you get your license you can go anywhere and agencies are always looking for new people. That said, I agree with Stanley RN2B in regards to working PT or PRN for a particular facility. You could even work for more than one if you need more hours ( and if you can find the time). Most places are chronically understaffed and I am sure you would be able to work as much- or as little- as you need. Plus, there are some facilities that offer benefits for their PT as a draw.
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