LeslieCNA

Hey ya'll! I'm up late, just got off of work actually, and was looking for new grad CNA jobs. I've been pushing out cover-letters, resumes, job apps, and letters of recommendation for the past two weeks now and have had no luck in nabbing a job. I typically apply as SNFs and Assisted-living facilities because I KNOW a hospital wouldn't hire a new grad CNA. I live in Oakland, CA and am really starting to feel discouraged with the lack of CNA job opportunity for new grads around here. I was wondering if anyone was in my area and knew of some staffing agencies or nursing-homes that would work with me? I've been looking on Craigslist and have been finding a lot of caregiver jobs, but not many CNA jobs that don't require 1-2 years of experience (which I obviously don't have!). The convalescent home I did my clinicals at was beyond depressing and I reeeaaaallly don't want to work there! ANYONE who has ANY tips for this ambitious, ready-to-work CNA PLEASE leave me your advice! Thanks in advance, LeslieCNA

I hope you get the job! Congrats in advance!

Wow! I just wanna say THANK YOU to everyone who responded! I'm sitting here at my computer with a huge smile on my face, feeling super inspired and ready to get started with my new medical career! I appreciate you all taking time out to give me your words of inspiration. They really helped and were the perfect boost for my confidence. Thanks again, LeslieCNA

I recently passed my state CNA exam and am very excited about it. It's been about 2 weeks now and I still can't believe it. I think back to my exam day and get happy chills. I became a CNA because it was something I thought I could do well and it would put me in the right place to begin my career in the medical field (not to mention I'm a genuinely kind, loving person who really freaking wants to do this!). However, for some reason, even with all this excitement, I am scared to take the next step. In CNA school I didn't do the best, and my teacher made no point in letting me think otherwise. I already doubt myself, so my teacher being hard on me didn't help at all. Don't get me wrong, I understand why COMPLETELY. This isn't me standing at a cashier taking orders, this is people's lives and there is NO room for error or mistakes. And while I get that, I still was left doubting my ability to perform as a CNA. I know I can do it, I'm just scared to take the next step... So, I was wondering, do any of you other CNAs or Nurses have some words of advice or encouragement for a new CNA? I need as much as I can get. Thanks in advance, LeslieCNA