Interview Fri for CNA in Med/Surg advice please

[Bumashes]

Hey, I just wanted to throw out a question for any who have some advice to give. I have an interview at 10am on Fri for a CNA position on a Med/Surg floor. This would be my first real healthcare job. Are there any questions or things I should bring up to make myself shine a little better since I have a lack of practical experience? I have been through the CNA course at college and am awaiting my test date on July 15. I have also provided care for a C4/C5 quadriplegic (friend of my mom's) for the last few months in his home. And, I will be attending nursing school in the fall. That is the extent of my experience/knowledge. How can I show that even though I have little experience, I do have an eager-to-learn attitude and a great desire to provide quality patient care. I know there are others applying who will have more experience, but are not certified or haven't taken the CNA program. I'm not sure how I'd measure up against them. I am willing to work all weekends (I have no life), so I'm hoping that can be a big selling point, too. If you have any advice on things to say/do/bring/ask at the interview, then please let me know. Thank you.

[YoungWiseWoman]

Congrats!!!

[LanaBanana]

Congrats! I was very interested in reading your post because I'm planning to get a CNA job at the hospital next month. I'm in LPN school and don't have any healthcare experience, so this is my way of getting experience and getting my foot in the door. I think you made a good decision in going this route.

[Bumashes, MSN, APRN, NP]

Wow! Thanks for the support everybody. I'll be posting about my first experiences after my first full week of work. Should be about a week from now before I start, so check in about two weeks for my initial experiences actually working in the healthcare field. I can't wait!