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The test was easy if you study. I aced both the written and skills. Just practice, practice, practice! Go online to NY Prometric (they administer the test). You can print out each skill and the steps...

I got one immediately at a hospital :) It really just depends on luck... Some people say they have trouble, others with no experience get hired right away. Once you get certified, apply EVERYWHERE....

After class my group of 5 friends all went our separate ways (and totally different locations). 2 went to hospitals, 2 to home health, and one never did anything. I applied EVERYWHERE and I was...

It is a misconception most CNA's work in nursing homes. I got a job right out of CNA class in a hospital with no prior experience. If you are going for nursing, it is a better fit than MA since you...

I have zero downtime on my 8 hour shift at a hospital. Not with 15-30 patients. Nope, not a single second to spare! If you want downtime, don't work in healthcare! Lol

I work in a huge hospital. All we have is tiny bottles of liquid soap. We use it as body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. Lol. Sometimes we don't even have that, and we use the soap dispenser by the...

You are allowed a certain number of mistakes. If that was the only one, you probably passed. Plus you still put gloves on... Let us know how it works out!

No, I wouldnt. You'll need to produce a copy of your state certificate to your employer anyway. If you are on the interview and they ask if you passed the state board, there will be that awkward...

At my facility CNA's do all vitals, fingersticks, EKG's, phlebotomy, condom caths, suction trach pts, place/disconnect/troubleshoot telemetry, prep for surgery, and more. Plus all the regular stuff...

Just apply anyway! I got a great hospital job with only a veterinary background. I applied everywhere and was surprised by the amount of places that were interested in me. In the end, I had my pick...

Cross Manhattan Institute off your list. If your read some of my past posts you'll see why. Good luck :)

It was awful! Go elsewhere.

Contact Prometric in Florida. They administer the CNA test. They should be able to direct you on how and if you can challenge the exam, or apply for reciprocity. Good luck.

At my hospital CNA's work 8 hours. 7-3:30pm, 3-11:30pm, and 11-7:30 am.

Contact Prometric to see if you can get a reciprocity. They administer the test in New York. Good luck!!

Their hiring process takes a month or so. Because it is a state job, there is more "red tape" to go through. I heard back from HR after the interview immediately, but I knew from their attitudes that...

In my state you need to work in a facility (on the books) for a minimum of 8 hours in 2 years to keep your certificate valid. Pretty sure this is similar/standard in all states.

I am not understanding why housekeeping has the authority to tell you to do anything. Your job and their's are apples and oranges. They need to worry about their own duties. Just as you would never...

It just takes time to get use to. You will adjust eventually. Everyone is different, but usually people either LOVE working nights, or HATE working nights! I love my night shift position (CNA at a...

I love my hospital job :) I never worked in a nursing home, but my co-workers tell me it is apples and oranges. There are more opportunities in a hospital. If you don't like your floor, you can...

Littman Master Classic 2 ;) Any Littman will do though.

It varies by each employer what they test for. Most do a 5 or 10 panel urine test (10 being more common in healthcare). Both tests include pot. As far as if you are sent to a lab, some places send...

Apply everywhere!!! :)

I work in a hospital (I got the job with no experience). Starting salary in Suffolk is around $33,000. I was offered 2 hospital jobs, and both were around that salary. But it varies from...

Love your pic! As for the showers, it all depends on the facility.