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Thanks for your feed back in regards to taking something on for the experience instead of the $ even though wer need the $ to live, but I get your point.All the feed back has given alot to think about. For the male CNA who stated "sexiest" I never thought of it that way.I just felt if the agency or facility has more female patients or clients then they would need more female CNA. I guess on the other had I know how you feel of not being accepted or, I am sure women have felt that way for years too... thirdborn333Re: Male CNA in NYC I'm a male CNA, and I've been certified for over 2 years, I am also a Nursing student. I have had so much trouble finding jobs, or even being granted an interview. I am more than qualified to do the job, but I haven't been given a chance. I do work for a Health care staffing agency, which pays really well; however, my shifts get canceled most of the time. I feel that many of the companies/facilities are being sexist towards males, because their mentalities are that Nursing is for females, and has no place for males. Any thoughts??? thirdborn333Re: Male CNA in NYC I'm a male CNA, and I've been certified for over 2 years, I am also a Nursing student. I have had so much trouble finding jobs, or even being granted an interview. I am more than qualified to do the job, but I haven't been given a chance. I do work for a Health care staffing agency, which pays really well; however, my shifts get canceled most of the time. I feel that many of the companies/facilities are being sexist towards males, because their mentalities are that Nursing is for females, and has no place for males. Any thoughts???

Thanks for your feedback will continue to try.One CNA agency wanted to hire but was paying $7.15 I feel for that amount of work and to be paid $7.15 is an outrageous amount.I am sure there is something out there better if I don't jump at the first GO..Not being picky...just standards.

I am a new male CNA had the license now for one year, wow has it been rough finding work.I have read prior threads by other male CNA of the same problem.My experience has been needing experience, hows does one get this experience if NOT GIVEN A CHANCE? Many HHA agencies will hire but hear home care experience doesn't count for CNA LTC or hospital experience.I am trying to figure out what to do.I feel a CNA will give me a great introuduction to nursing, I wish to begin here.Some agencies which hire CNA don't hire male, I am guessing as they have few male clinets or patients.