How do you become a cna in a hospital

how do you become a cna in a hospital

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

moved to our cna - nursing assistant discussions forum..check out info at top of forum.

[CoffeemateCNA]

How to become a CNA in a hospital:

1. Become a CNA

2. Apply for a job in a hospital

Hospital jobs are much harder to come by, especially these days, so chances are you may have to start out in long-term care for awhile.

[Sally Lou]

Hosp's want you to have experience. Unless you know someone who happens to work in the hosp.

[monters]

Hosp's want you to have experience. Unless you know someone who happens to work in the hosp.

not true, I just graduated and passed my state test and I am currently being offered a position at a hospital in the telemetry unit. I don't know anyone working there. I am in NY.

[juliaann]

I agree with Monters - not only did I get a CNA job in a hospital with no experience and no connections on the "inside" - they also paid for my CNA training and gave me a bonus once I passed CNA and started working on the floors!

I've since transferred to the cardiology department, but I still work at the same hospital, over 2 years later!

It really depends on your area and what the demand looks like for CNAs. To the original poster - look online at the locan hospitals and see if they're advertising for CNAs, then apply! Good luck!

[Restoration]

not true, I just graduated and passed my state test and I am currently being offered a position at a hospital in the telemetry unit. I don't know anyone working there. I am in NY.

I agree.

Grab it Monty

[monters]

I agree.

Grab it Monty

hi again!

although the hospital would be great, its so much more laid back at the LTC facility and 4 hrs less per shift. Plus the reimbursement is a BIG PLUS!

only 30 minute lunch and two 15 min breaks for a 12 hr shift- thats what I get for the 8hr shift I do now..crazy!

any luck for you with a hospital job?

[Sally Lou]

I said want. Not require. Difference.

And i do know that hosp's will hire with no experience but they are not always easy to find.

[yousoldtheworld]

The hospital I worked at would not hire a CNA without at least a year of experience, so that really depends on where you live.