work schedule for a beginning cna

[medhouston]

How difficult would it be to get a job as a CNA at an acute care hospital in Houston working Friday through Sunday from 7 PM to 7 AM? I would like to attend school Monday through Thursday. Is this doable for a beginner, or do you have build time with an employer before you can get the schedule you want?

[mirandaaa]

It really just depends on the employer and their scheduling system.

Some places will be flexible and will work with you knowing you're in school and will try to accommodate what works for you, but sometimes they won't and sometimes they can't.

If you snag an interview, ask. Just explain you're in school and that you'd like to stick to weekends if possible. Worse they can say is no.

If they do say no, ask if there are any PRN positions available and this will allow you to pick up when there's an opening (and realistically, lots of people like calling off on weekends).

[sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN]

You would be a dream come true........best wishes

[B,RN]

I worked weekends and holidays as a CNA during nursing school and had no problem with the schedule. The only thing that you need to consider is: if you work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7p-7a, that is not allowing yourself much time to sleep and study before class on Monday. It's not impossible, just not the easiest schedule to flip back and forth.

I used to use my lunch break to study and 15 minute break to eat. If there were difficult concepts I couldn't understand, I always had a nurse around who was willing to help out or break it down easier. I highly recommend trying to work while in school- just be careful working Sunday night shift if you have class on Monday.

Good luck to you!

[FloatRN19]

You're willing to be patterned in to every weekend? They should love you. Whole reason I got my first job at a hospital was because I was willing to work every Friday and Saturday night.