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So i have been working at a hospital for 2 and a half years as a CNA. All my time working here, I was excited to become a nurse and work here when I graduate. I was accepted into an Associate's program last year and have finished my first year. I was looking forward to graduating in December 2013 and applying for new graduate positions at my hospital in Janaury 2014. All my time here, job postings for new grads have been listed as BSN preferred. However, I just looked at the new positions for March and they all state "BSN required." I am devastated! I've invested so much time working here as a CNA so that I could eventually work here as a nurse and was never notified of this change. Do I still have any chance of getting hired here at graduation? I know that the best chance of getting a job as a new grad is having your foot in the door somewhere and now I feel my time here won't help me at all... Should I stay and remain hopeful or start looking for new work?
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The position is for weekend days/nights so I think I have an edge there because fewer people want that shift. Also, the position is for the medical observation unit of the hospital.
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Hi! I received my certification to be a CNA in May 2010 and have worked in home healthcare from the very first day that I received it. I was just offered an interview for the job of my dreams at a children's hospital. I have wanted to work at this hospital since I was a child because I was treated for leukemia there. On top of that, I have contributed over 200 hours of volunteer service at this hospital in about a year and a half. I am going to try and convince my interviewers that I could provide empathetic care because I understand what it feels like to be a child stuck in a hospital. My GPA at my community college is 4.0 and I am trying to finish pre-reqs to qualify into a nursing program. I also had a job a few years back in a preschool and have volunteered with specially abled children. If anyone could provide me with some encouragement or advice, I would love to hear it!