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The good thing about starting off as a CNA is to see first hand what you would like to do and not like to do in the future. I know some CNA's that went on to become RN's, surgical techs and unit clerks. Best of luck.

I work in a hospital which I got right out of CNA school and we get tutition reimbursement to continue our education. When interviewing for a job ask about what 'benefits' are available for continuing education. I have friends who worked in nursing homes and were hired as a nurse once they completed their schooling. Best of luck.

I live in NY not Pa but start looking at long term care facilities. They normally will hire with no experience. I got a hospital job with no experience but getting a hospital job really depends on the facility. Also, agencies may place you per diem at a LTC facility. Check it out. Good luck.

Sounds like the admins at that facility are on a major power trip. I wonder if anyone ever challenged that policy with the Dept of Labor! I know I would.

Congrats on your new job.

Sometimes it's best to find a job the old fashion way.....hitting the sidewalk. I would recommend visiting nursing homes, adult homes, rehabs with resume in hand and fill out applications. I work in a hospital and for an agency as a hospital sitter and I would stay clear of anyplace that wanted me to pay for my own background check. Difinately sounds like a scam. Best of luck to you.

Don't sweat it. I'm in NY and had to get another copy from Prometric. The sheet of paper the certificate is on also has a card on it you can cut out. Like the prior poster said they can always check the registry and your certificate should be good. Best of luck.

I just did my FAFSA and I got the max on the Pell grant of 5500 and it said I was eligible for a student loan up to 9500. Since I don't plan to go back to school until next September I haven't looked into the payback on the loan. Depending on your state there may be other programs. I highly suggest making an appointment with the Fianancial Aid person. When you get your FAFSA email pay attention to the "EFC" number. The lower the number the more in grants you may be eligible for. Paying for the difference between the loans/grants and your contribution will depend upon the policies of the school. If you take the MA/CNA class you will most likely make more as a MA. You could always get a job as a MA to help pay off your loan then switch to a CNA position. Best of luck to you.

Well 12 grand is a lot of money but they are training you also as a medical assistant and that makes you employable. Most grants you get will not cover 100% of your schooling. Have you spoken to the schools financial department? Are there any long term care facilities that provide training classes? I bet you'd meet someone in your class that you could hitch a ride with if you kicked in for gas. Where there is a will there is a way. Don't give up.

In my opinion the next time the resident says to you "I'm telling or you're stupid" I would say "Don't worry I will go and have it documented you think I'm stupid and I will document you are not patient and uncooperative" Let the chips fall where they may. I would tell my manager that you would like a member of the nursing staff to shadow you while taking care of the supervisors mom because you feel she is threatening your job. Get it documented. Best of luck to you. Like the other posters advised. Start looking for another job.

Unfortunately, you don't have any recourse. Living in a "at will" state they can fire you for anything as long as it isn't discrimination. If it happend to you it will happen to the next person. When applying elsewhere just be honest with them. I can't see another employer holding this against you. Best of luck.

Med/Surg is the way to go. You get all kinds of patients.

hello. i live in ny. call the nursing aide registry and ask for reciprocity. here is the info. good luck. [color=#192665]new york nurse aide registry ny state department of health - bureau of professional credentialing 161 delaware ave., delmar, ny 12054-1393 phone: (518) 408-1297 the online nurse aide registry is managed by prometric. license verification: (800) 918-8818

When I interviewed for my hospital job I honestly said that working in a hospital would personally be a better fit for me. The HR manager told me she hears that quite often and either your a fit for LTC or your not. I'd be honest with them and say it is appealing to work 3 days a week vs 5 and you look forward to the hospital enviroment and all the new things you can learn. Best of luck and let us know how your interview goes.

Fuzzywuzzy was pretty accurate about working in long term care. I've worked both in long term care and currently in a hospital setting. Long term care is not for everyone. It wasn't for me. Like you I had a family member in a hospital and it inspired me to become a CNA. I changed careers at age 50 so I knew this would be different. Hospital work is different because it's less changing adult briefs and more helping people to the bathroom and bedpans. It's a lot of emptying catheters, taking vitals, helping bath if they can't, changing beds, transporting to testing. In my own experience I have less patients to care for in the hospital than I ever did in the nursing home. In the hospital you have a much bigger turn over. Some people like that you get to know your residents in nursing homes better. In the hospital you have to change gowns not dress the people like in nursing homes. Again in my opinion I feel the nurses in the hospital are more appreciative than the ones I worked with in LTC but that could just be my facility. I get to spend more time with patients in the hospital than I did in LTC but again, that could just be my situation. Every place is different. Either place be prepared for overtime available, working weekends and holidays. Be prepared for good days and bad. Sometimes the work tugs at your heart strings. Most CNA programs I've heard of have clinicals in a nursing home prior to taking your state testing. You will get a glimpse first hand. My first job after was at a hospital so not all require experience. Start networking now. Make connections on LinkedIn, Hosptial facebook pages, twitter, volunteer at the place you think you want to work. Anything to help you get a connection to get hired. Best of luck.