Mentioning Nursing School In CNA Interviews

topher-67 · Aug 27, 2009

It wouldn't hurt! The DON asked me why I became a CNA in the first place, so I replied that I was getting a jumpstart in nursing. Just relax and be yourself!

ann22 · Aug 27, 2009

I was wondering the same thing. I am also pursuing Nursing and am about to become certified and looking for a job. I will also let them know.

NursinginProgress · Aug 27, 2009

It is wise to express your flexibility NOW and that in the upcoming months you will be attending NS and simply explain how working at their facility would allow you to get experience, understand the company and continue to stay an employee even after college.

Most of the time employers encourage school because in the long run, you could benefit the company by moving up the food chain. Where I worked in California, the facility had a guideline that in order to obtain 3rd shift as a CNA you have to work atleast 30 days during the day so they can see your progress and see if you're responsible enough to work under minimal supervision.

Good luck & Happy Nursing! :yeah:

Commanderzoom · Aug 28, 2009

Most of the time employers encourage school because in the long run, you could benefit the company by moving up the food chain. Where I worked in California, the facility had a guideline that in order to obtain 3rd shift as a CNA you have to work atleast 30 days during the day so they can see your progress and see if you're responsible enough to work under minimal supervision.

People actually WANTED to work 3rd shift? Wow. Everyone I know wants days.

I told them that I was going to be attending nursing school during my interview. They told me they offer financial assistance.

tokidoki7, ASN, RN · Aug 29, 2009

When I was looking for a nursing assistant position, I mentioned that I was a pre-nursing student. One hospital was full of crap and told me they didn't hire students because "we want people to stay for a long time." So basically they want someone who didn't have goals. But then I was interviewed for the position I had now and I told the interviewer that I was a pre-nursing student. I work full-time but the hours of my job are flexible (16, 12, 10, 8, 4 hour shifts) and plus I have tuition reimbursement/advancement. A lot of nursing assistants I've met are also in nursing school.

NursinginProgress · Aug 29, 2009

*lol* A few other CNAs and myself wanted to work 3rd shift because of the LVN program offered was full time day only and financially couldn't afford to not work at all and being a fresh out of the oven CNA in California was hard to find a job that is flexible with YOUR schedule.

I applied at every southern california hospital that was hiring CNAs and not one ever called me back but I did manage to know a few people who scored me a job eventually. Not that it matters now, I live 2,000+ Miles from Long Beach.