New Texas CNA (got first job today)

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I had the greatest day so far in my healthcare career. I tok my state CAN exam on January 14 2008 and passed with flying colors. I haven't even gotten the paperwork back from the state and I got my first CNA job today January 31 2008. It was an awesome day, I went to the Harris County Job Fair (houston texas) and after passing a written CNA exam and showing them the passing paperwork I was able to tour around the differerent depts tables and was interview by nurse managers from Ben Taub ICU , LBJ OR Services and LBJ Pedi EC. I then proceeded to get on the spot offers from all 3 depts. All I were willing to work with my school schedule (i am a Pre RN student hopefuly starting this fall) I took the position in the ped ec dept because I hope to end as a EC RN so even at half the pay of the OR position I will start at LBJ EC in the upcoming weeks. I am so excited to get my dream position as my first CNA job. I am hoping I can stay with them even as an RN.

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

How exciting!! Congrats on the new job. :balloons:

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wow you are blessed, i wish i can have my job too. so what's your edge to get that job. did they ask you about your previous experiences, and from state are you? again congrats!

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Congratulations! That's very exciting... good for you!

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thanks for all the well wishes. I am from texas (houston). When I interviewed I emphasized how driven I am to learn as much about nursing skills and healthcare in general before I start nursing school in the fall. I also made sure to emphasize how flexible I was willing to be on scheduling since they were willing to work around my school schedule (ie nights and weekends) since I want to be an ER RN I made sure to mention I was looking for an EC "home" for when I finish school. I think all these and a bubbling case of enthusiasm helped a lot.

Donald

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thanks for all the well wishes. I am from texas (houston). When I interviewed I emphasized how driven I am to learn as much about nursing skills and healthcare in general before I start nursing school in the fall. I also made sure to emphasize how flexible I was willing to be on scheduling since they were willing to work around my school schedule (ie nights and weekends) since I want to be an ER RN I made sure to mention I was looking for an EC "home" for when I finish school. I think all these and a bubbling case of enthusiasm helped a lot.

Donald

:yeah:CONGRATULATIONS! Glad to hear the start of your new career is going so well for you. Keep it up and good luck with your continuing education :specs:

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