Recommended hospitals for new CNA's??

[CrazyPremed, MSN, RN, NP]

Hello folks,

With my exam freshly passed I am ready to apply for jobs as a CNA in a hospital. I work in the Banner system and - hopefully - can transfer. Does anyone have recommendations for areas to start in? I always assumed med/surg, is this correct? Should I try a day shift to learn more, or an evening shift to work in slowly? What is the orientation period like - or should I even expect one? Also, I'm male. How does that fit into the equation (some areas difficult to work in, sexism, overused as a transfer machine, :) etc.)? Thanks in advance!

CrazyPremed

[RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN]

Congratulations in getting your CNA, good luck to you. :)

[Bean RN]

Hello folks,

With my exam freshly passed I am ready to apply for jobs as a CNA in a hospital. I work in the Banner system and - hopefully - can transfer. Does anyone have recommendations for areas to start in? I always assumed med/surg, is this correct? Should I try a day shift to learn more, or an evening shift to work in slowly? What is the orientation period like - or should I even expect one? Also, I'm male. How does that fit into the equation (some areas difficult to work in, sexism, overused as a transfer machine, :) etc.)? Thanks in advance!

CrazyPremed

Congrats,

Have you already found a job? I worked as a CNA in prep for Nursing while taking my pre-req classes. I found the experience to be invaluable. The best words of wisdom I can offer you is to have an intention or goal in mind, like "I want to work with Peds, or geriatrics, or a place where there is lots of teaching involved, or the unit is team-oriented..etc." Then apply, all hospitals seem to be in need.

Best wishes,

CNA's truely are the heart of Nursing,

C

[boomerfriend]

I did my clinicals for the CNA at Banner Desert in Med-Surg. It was a great experience. They are wanting help all the time. I'd apply and get the word out to everyone you meet that you're motivated to learn.

Good luck and congrats!