Tired of reading this.....

how long have you been a CNA?

I worked as a CNA in a LTC for 11 months before I got hired to work in the ER. The entire time I worked in the LTC, I kept applying to the hospital jobs, untill I got a call for an interview. I dont think that it has anything with young and pretty.

However any nursing experince will help you in your nursing career.

Being a LTC CNA is actually more helpful than a hospital PCT/CNA. (I did both in school.) Keep applying, it's just harder to get on at the hospital. In a LTC, it's usually a few aides for each nurse. At a hospital, it's a few nurses for each aide.

Actually, a lot of places I've worked like male techs because, more often that not they are stronger. I would keep trying.

Also I'd like to say that we do appreciate the nursing assistants and realize what you do. I was also a CNA in school and know that a good CNA/tech is worth their weight in gold.

Actually, a lot of places I've worked like male techs because, more often that not they are stronger. I would keep trying.

Also I'd like to say that we do appreciate the nursing assistants and realize what you do. I was also a CNA in school and know that a good CNA/tech is worth their weight in gold.

I work in a LTC/SNF and supervise CNAs on two groups. I also make the assignments for two other groups. On group number one, we only assign males because the females are not strong enough to get it done. At the same time we have patients we only assign females to because the patients respond better to women than men. I am sure of one thing; There is nothing better than having a good CNA working for you and nothing worse than having a bad CNA working for you. We could not do the job without CNAs.(literaly)

Being old and ugly doesn't help. After all, nothing beats "new". And who can really say what goes through the minds of hiring persons?

Being male is a plus, I think, as men are viewed as being physically stronger than females and we generally don't take off for maternity leave or have to miss work due to sick kids or household matters as often as women do.

Of course, women are usually preferred for L&D and post partum.

But men are far preferable in correctional settings, OR, ER maybe - in my experience.

I think you will both find jobs if you persevere. Good luck.

I work with a couple of fantastic CNAs. They really do a great job and I love working with them. However, there are a couple of not-so-good CNAs that leave me feeling pretty drained by the end of the shift. There are great/not so great people in every position in every facility no matter what area of work you are in.

Thank you all for your responses.