CNA Position Hospital Interview

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Hello,

I was looking for some advice for my interview that I have coming up on Monday for a CNA position at a hospital in the oncology unit. I completed an accredited Nursing Assistant I program last April and the same week I passed my state certification test, I found out I was pregnant. I was very sick during my pregnancy and have not sought any work until now. Should I be honest and tell them during the interview why I haven't worked until now or should I say something else? I know sometimes people get funny if you have a newborn at home. Also has anyone gotten a job at a hospital with no experience? Any interview tips would be greatly appreciated!

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If you do mention the baby at home just make sure you tell them you have reliable daycare and backup daycare for emergencies.

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I wouldn't mention it unless it is going to interfere with your schedule. Babies are a natural part if life. You want them to judge you on you and your abilities.

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I recently got my CNA license, and I'm currently seeking a job in the Miami Gardens area. Hospitals I have applied to are not hiring without experience or without an EKG certificate or phlebotomy. I also tried the Nursing Homes (Sigh) is anyone on here know of anywhere in Miami that is hiring? Please let me know thanks. (Future RN:)

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I got a job in a hospital without experience. A lot of new grads have trouble finding work right away, so they may not even think anything of it. If they ask why you haven't worked, I would just say "I had some personal issues to take care of and I didn't want to commit to work until they were taken care of." That will make it look like you know that your job is a priority and you know that your personal life can't interfere with it. I was asked questions like how many patients did I take care of in clinicals, a lot of what if questions like "what if your patient refuses a bath" and "what if your patient has a b/p of 200/90"... a lot of the questions were a lot like the state test now that I think about it. They just wanted a handle on how I would react in certain situations. I also had a lot of customer service related questions like how to handle angry family members, etc. Good luck to you!!

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Thank u everyone for the advice! I officially got the job and I have orientation in two weeks! I am so excited and thank u to everyone again. I definitely used all the advice I was given!

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