I am currently in my CNA training and will be done at the beginning of December.
I just got a job at a LTC center as a hospitality aid (making minimum wage unfortunately), since they sort of "sponsor" the class I am taking. They offer CNA positions to all graduating students from the class.
However, I am interested in working in the hospital, specifically the local Children's Hospital. I've been interested in pediatrics since I decided to become a nurse, more specifically Pediatric Oncology. I feel like that is the place that I need to be, and I am drawn into pediatrics every time I do research on becoming an RN. I want to work in a hospital as a CNA while I am in nursing school.
My goals are to get into the RN program next fall 2016, and after I get my ASN and take the NCLEX, I want to look towards getting my BSN.
I've been looking around and researching local hospitals. There are plenty of CNA positions available. Most say Hospital experience preferred (not required)
So my questions are: Is it difficult for new CNAs to get a position in a hospital? Do you have any advice for a new CNA trying to get into a hospital? Would I be able to go ahead and start applying now to hospitals? Do hospitals hire aides and students that are currently in CNA programs?
Thank you!
Edit: Maybe I should also add, I am willing to do night shift or any shift really.
Got my license this year and just landed a job at a hospital! 12 hr shift, 3 days a week, unit secretary for 2 days and a cna float pool for one day. I have no experience but the clinical i did for school, so there is hope for us newly grads lol. Just need to have a good resume and nail those interviews!
rnmum04, BSN, CNA, RN
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Got my license this year and just landed a job at a hospital! 12 hr shift, 3 days a week, unit secretary for 2 days and a cna float pool for one day. I have no experience but the clinical i did for school, so there is hope for us newly grads lol. Just need to have a good resume and nail those interviews!