Rejection

[JeffreyT89]

I am just about finished with this 3 month CNA program and I applied to the hospital where they hold our clinicals and they just emailed me saying "thanks, but no thanks" to spell it short. I mean I met all the requirements. Experience was preferred but not required. Thought since the floor/unit I applied to was the floor/unit I have worked these past few weeks that would help but nada ? not sure what my next step should be. No other hospitals in the area are really hiring and I live in CT so NY isn't an option either. GRRR wish I knew what to do next...

[mvm2]

I am sorry that you did not get the job, but for CNAs hospital jobs can be hard to get. I would look at other places like LTC, Retirement Homes, Hospice(sometimes), Home Care (which I work and love it) Rehab Facilities just to give you a few ideas where CNAs work. I am sure there will be a job out there for you. Just don't think that hospitals are the only avenue out there for you. Good Luck

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

Regardless what you see on TV the job market remains abysmal.

[Mayt]

Work at a LTC center for six months and then reapply at the hospital.

In my case, I worked at a LTC for two years before I was able to get hired at a hospital.

[LightX]

I agree with Mayt.

work as a CNA for at least 6 months to get experience. I would think in a nursing home would be the best type of experience but there is always homecare and assisted living, both of which typically pay less than nursing homes.