Any Nursing Assistants uncertified?

EDValerieRN, ASN, RN · Sep 6, 2005

I worked in a hospital as a nursing assistant, and I wasn't certified. In the interview, I told them that I was about to start nursing school, and that was sufficient. I think it probably depends on the hospital though.

They would have paid for my certification if I wanted them to, but I finished my first semester shortly after being hired, and was then considered a nurse extern.

Good luck!

over30nursestudent · Sep 7, 2005

Hi,

I also go to occ and have been working toward a nursing degree. when I found out last year about the very long waiting list and it would be sometime before i would be able to have a good job i took a semester at auburn hills and went through emt training and i took phlebotomy last winter. It really paid off, now i work part time(2dayswk) for a hospital as a nurse assistant on a med/surg floor with great benefits!!. I really think if you really want to get in to a hospital take a phlebotomy class at highland lakes, it is only 1cr hr. and well worth it. It really makes a difference. I am so glad that i sacrificed a semester off my track in order to gain a good job. Good luck and Congratulations on your entry to the Program. I may transfer, there are no spots until fall 07 :crying2:

Hi I am a first year nursing student starting on Thursday and I wanted to know if there was any nursing assistant out here who hasn't been certified yet? And if so, are you working in a hospital or not. I want to work in a hospital contigent so bad, but nobody will hire me because of certification and I know so many people without experience in the hospital who has jobs. Can you let me know what I am missing, I have knowledge I just don't have the money to get certified right now and I know that some hospitals pay for certification. Let me know

dream2life07 · Sep 7, 2005

That's what I'll probably wind up doing after my first two clinicals (Med-surg) getting a job as an extern. I just thought it could get my foot in the door. But I'm still trying everyday to apply on-line. Thanks

TLC RN · Sep 9, 2005

I worked at Beaumont straight after taking the Red Cross CNA class. I never got certified and was still hired.

dream2life07 · Sep 9, 2005

I worked at Beaumont straight after taking the Red Cross CNA class. I never got certified and was still hired.

Really? how? did you apply on-line or apply in person and how long did it take for them to interview. Whenever I go online at the Beaumont website they never have any positions.

TLC RN · Sep 9, 2005

Check every day. I applied online. I don't think they even take paper apps anymore. If you go to the HR office they put you on a computer to fill your application out.

Once you find any NA position apply for it. I called and got the name of the recruiter trying to fill the position from the secretary. I called and called until the recruiter actually picked up her phone. I didn't leave her VM if she did not pick up. Once I talked to her I got an interview.

Also look at different nursing schools in the area for when they have job fairs. I went to Oakland University's last year and there were a ton of recruiters from the area hospitals. They were all willing to give me names of contacts to speak to at their hospital.

marcieg · Sep 9, 2005

You might also look into being a home health aide, I have been one on and off for about 12 years, and I have never been certified as a CNA. The hours are very flexible and you also get milage reimbursement. I work as an HHA for a hospice and I love my job. I have learned more in the past 6 months seeing hospice patients than I ever did working with the general elderly population.

Assisted living facilities also hire nursing assistants without certifications.

Nikki69 · Dec 15, 2005

I took my CNA class through a Long Term Care Facility for free. Usually, county facilities do the classes right in the facility and hire you after the two week course. You get paid for most of the second week. You may not want to get into geriatrics, but it will get your foot in the door-a little easier on the pocket book. Even if you don't except a job through the facility, you will still have the certificate of completion, and can go anywhere and get a job, and most places if they hire you will pay for your state testing.

NurseLatteDNP, MSN, DNP, RN · Dec 15, 2005

I am working as a Nurse Aide in the hospital right now. I am not certified, but they have only hired me because I told them that I am a nursing student. But I have heard about nursing homes that pay for your CNA certificate if you work for them for a certain period of time.

ashdun0324 · Jan 4, 2006

I am currently a pre nursing student, having a horrible time applying to nursing programs. For now, I am just applying everywhere I can, OCC, Macomb, Mott, SC4, and after a couple chem classes, OU. Anyone have any advice? OCC, is currently first on my list, anyone know how it works, or have some tips to make it in. Also, I am thinking about taking CENA classes this feb. they are one night a week for 15 weeks, the down fall...it cost almost $500!!! Do you all think that would be a good idea? Or do you think I can easily get a good job without the certification?