Getting Frustrated

Wow, seriously? Yet another new account with a poster making ridiculous comments like this. There has to be something in the air...

Thanks for all the ideas. As for using NurseMia76, if I'm able to work as a CNA...wouldn't that be a nurse? Is there some other reason I shouldn't use it? I'm not superstitious.

How are you in nursing school... But you don't know what a nurse is?

How are you in nursing school... But you don't know what a nurse is?

Scary thought!!!!

It's like that other thread with the nursing instructor who was saying students didn't know 650 mg APAP was (2) 325 mg tablets...

I know it would be a bummer to not get a job with a certificate you earned, but you could always look outside of a CNA job. There are a lot of PRN Medical Scribes, Unit Secretaries, Medical Receptionists, or other entry-level hospital positions like that. I got a job on my medical campus as a student assistant, just doing filing and other office tasks, but they are super flexible with my hours.

It seems weird, but definitely check out Craigslist too. There's often a lot of part time jobs for smaller offices and practices, and they usually have more flexible hours than big hospitals do. Good luck! Definitely let us know if you find something.

Thanks for all the ideas. As for using NurseMia76, if I'm able to work as a CNA...wouldn't that be a nurse? Is there some other reason I shouldn't use it? I'm not superstitious.

Are you serious??

Anne, RNC

You said you are able to work as a CNA. Are you certified? Did you take the class and pass the test. Also CNA stands for Certified Nursing Aide. Not nurse. I think there may be some slight confusion on your part here and this is why you are not getting interviews.

Attending nursing school does not automatically qualify you to work as a CNA.

"it seems" is not evidence. The world "seemed" flat before basic science proved otherwise. If your peers are getting jobs ask them where they are applying. Ask then what they are doing different. "thought it would be easy" to get a job? Well it isn't anywhere in the USA right now. It is time consuming and difficult. You want a tip? Perserverence is the key.

Thanks for all the ideas. As for using NurseMia76, if I'm able to work as a CNA...wouldn't that be a nurse? Is there some other reason I shouldn't use it? I'm not superstitious.

You serious? How can you be a nursing student (going into your SECOND YEAR at that) & NOT know what a CNA is? Are you punk'ing us? So no, unless you are an LVN or RN you cannot use the s/n 'NurseMia76'.

Thank you for the info about the job fair...we had one during school but at that time, I wasn't looking.

About thinking a CNA was a nurse, I appreciate the info, I am a second year student working toward my RN...I realize a CNA is not a licensed RN, but I had no clue they weren't regarded as a "nurse". That's not something that has ever been discussed during lecture and as someone coming in with absolutely no medical experience, how would I know? I guess I won't make the same mistake twice! I assumed CNAs, RNs, were all nurses. I do not have an official CNA license, but we are allowed to work as such when we have one semester of school under our belt..as long as we are still attending. Not sure if that's the same in every state?

Oh, and for the record, I am not running around telling anyone that I am a nurse...I specifically just typed that name in when registering to ask my question on this board...it never crossed my mind that I would offend anyone or that anyone would even pay attention.

Oh, and for the record, I am not running around telling anyone that I am a nurse...I specifically just typed that name in when registering to ask my question on this board...it never crossed my mind that I would offend anyone or that anyone would even pay attention.

The site terms of service, if anyone not just you, bothered to read them are very specific regarding choosing a title not earned. The title nurse is reserved for those licensed by a state board of nursing as such and in more than 40 states a legally protected title. This should be covered in fundamentals of nursing or a similar class in school, whichever class you discuss professional licensing, liability and scope of practice.

You are likely able to work as a (non certified) nursing assistant also called "unlicensed assistive personnel" in regulations, scope of practice and nursing fundamental textbooks.