justnow

It seems to me they don't do background checks until after your initial interview and a couple reference checks. Do you have some bad references in your past? Have someone call and act as if they are potential employers to see what kind of ref's you are getting, maybe? Good luck and hang in there someone somewhere is bound to give you a chance. Alot of folks are turning to nursing/cna positions because of the crappy job market. Good luck and hang in there. And when you DO get an interview, be honest (to a degree) accept responsibility and let them know what you have done to rectify your position in life.

Okay, I've read this thread, and now the other side of the coin...I am currently taking a CNA course with my eye on moving up in the "nursing world". I figure at my age it is something I could do and still be employable, not to mention I am a very caring and compassionate woman. I am already getting "seperated" from the pack, just in class. The teacher basically ignores me..I am catching on that nurses eat nurses. I am determined to pass this class...Although without getting help in learning to take blood pressure, I am hoping I can figure it out in clinicals...Any advice on how to overcome this? I was horrified when I read these boards...this is the same reason I got out of retail..it was awful. I was an excellent worker and the customers loved me but the other employees were intent in driving me out. What is one supposed to do? My teacher has already let me know, without saying a word, that she doesn't like me. Have I just thrown a lot of money down the drain?