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Specializes in Nursing student...graduation 6/28 7pm!!!.

Hi everyone.

I just wanted to let y'all know that I have my interview for CNA training on friday. I'm so excited, and also nervous!! I realize that it's probably not a big deal to most people here because you've already been through it :p but I was wondering if you had any advice for me. It is at an ltc facility. I'm not sure what to wear, should I wear a business suit, or just look nice (dress pants/shirt)? I don't know what questions to ask.

If anyone has any advice please, please let me know. I am so nervous. This is the only chance I have to get my foot in the door of the health care field. Okay, thank you again for all your help! Wish me luck!

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

hello, leielaine,

i moved your post from the pda forum to the general nursing forum for a better response.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho.

Slacks and top,, neat, clean. Use correct grammar and carry yourself with the self esteem you know you possess. Good luck.

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Specializes in ER, NICU.

Jacket, nice blouse, nice slacks moderate heeled shoes which cover both your heels and toes. Socks or stockings. Hair up if it is long - not a pony tail...

Listen CAREFULLY to what they say to you, then pause, take a slight breath (called a "pregnant pause" - because they are anticipating your response) before answering, and then answer the best you can if asked a question.

I have interviewed tons of people and half the time I would ask a question and they'd not answer my question, but instead go off on some LENGTHY tangent.

Example: Me: "Do you like oranges or apples?".

Them: My grandfather had an orange orchard...well, until my aunt mabel died and then he sold the farm...but he didn't grow apples. Apples just don't grow well in Florida...Mabel was from Maine, a long way from my grandfather.....

:uhoh21:

Also: Try to relax. The person talking to you puts their pants and shoes on just like you do every morning and is probably a bit nervous in their own way, too.

So many (females especially) tend to get this WIDE-EYED deer in the headlights look when they get nervous....and relaxing makes that go away.

be confident and smile at appropriate moments.

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Specializes in Education, Acute, Med/Surg, Tele, etc.

Also, a dying art to say the least, but I have gotten jobs by this one simple act. A thank you card! I write it when I get home from the interview, a simple 3-5 sentence with a thank you and something positive brought up in the interview to leave everything on a positive note when they remember and consider you!

All of the jobs I have gotten, they admitted to me, were due to that small act...since it is rarely done anymore (makes you stand out!). I mail it right after I write it so it gets there the next day :). I address it to the company but attention whom ever I interviewed with!

Greatest of luck!

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If you have a pulse and respirations, you're a shoe-in.

LOL

Honestly, some of the people who get hired as CNAs...well...:chair:

It sounds like you already have the necessary "qualifications", i.e., desire to BE a CNA, to learn, etc.

Your enthusiasm is contagious. Take that to the interview with you.

More importantly, keep it with you after you're hired.

Don't let ANYONE (other CNAs, nurses, doctors, family members) make you feel insignificant!!!

Being a CNA is something to be proud of. They are not compensated according to their worth; a good CNA is worth their weight in GOLD....both to nurses (and TO RESIDENTS!!!)

Smile. You'll do fine.

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Specializes in Nursing student...graduation 6/28 7pm!!!.

Hi Guys!

Just wanted to say thanks for the great advice. You have all put my mind at ease and given me confidence that I can do the job. It's not until Friday 1/6/05 @ 10am..so if you can think of anything in the meantime please let me know. Thanks again, you guys have been great. :p

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