LC asked:


I recently received my certification as a nurse assistant and have been trying to find a job as a CNA in a hospital. The class I took did not have acute care training, only long-term, but I will be entering an accredited Registered Nursing Program either this coming Fall or next Spring. I became a CNA in order to experience the Nursing environment. I have let the employers know about this situation, hoping it would give me a little leverage because if I am satisfied with employment, I would most likely stay after graduating, and work as a RN for them. I also have experience in direct care so I am not totally green. I have been applying to several hospitals and have not heard from anyone yet (it’s been about 2 weeks since I started applying). Is it hard to find a CNA job in a hospital as a new grad? I know in Central California, they hire new grad CNAs in acute care, my best friend being one of them. I would love advice from anyone who knows. Thanks!

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