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Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming certified nursing assistant interview?

Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

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JULIA HERRERA in Lockport, Illinois

33 months ago

I HAVEN'T BEEN TO JOB INTERVIEW IN 11 YRS. I'M NERVOUS ON AN CNA INTERVIEW I HAVE THIS WEEK. PLEASE HELP.

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Sophia Beach in Chicago, Illinois

29 months ago

I would like some advise on seeking emplyment as a CNA, and about job interviews.

Thank you.

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Lacey laramie in Checotah, Oklahoma

25 months ago

I was wondering what do u wear on a job interview for a cna

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Sophia Beach in Chicago, Illinois

25 months ago

Lacey laramie in Checotah, Oklahoma said: I was wondering what do u wear on a job interview for a cna

Lacey & whom ever else, I asked this same question some months ago but to no avail. I bought a skirt suit, very professional which I would like to wear. I am a bit concerned that I would be over dressed.
I would also really appreciate some tips about any common questions asked at interviews.
I haven't sent my resume out at all. I am working however, I am very unhappy at this job. It is dead end and gives me no satifaction, as a CNA job would.
Good Luck to you and contact me if you recieve any insight. Thanks, Sophia Beach, Chicago.

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Sophia Beach in Chicago, Illinois

25 months ago

Host said: Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming certified nursing assistant interview?

Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

'Host',
I just posted a reply to Lacey in Checotah and would appreciate any replys. Good luck to you. Sophia Beach, Chicago.

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Lacey laramie in Checotah, Oklahoma

25 months ago

i think then u should wear something that says you are a hard worker and not afraid to learn something new

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Sophia Beach in Chicago, Illinois

25 months ago

What would that be? Casual, neat, on the conservative side.
Nothing too dressed, as for a corporate job?? I think I agree. Thanks for the suggestion.

I am beginning my CNA job search this coming week. Wish me luck!
PS Any other tips and/or suggestions will be appreciated.
Sophia, Chicago

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rene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

25 months ago

Looking fo certifacation license in milwaukee wisconsin someone help me CNA nicegirlhelp@yahoo.com.

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Sophia Beach in Chicago, Illinois

25 months ago

Rene in Milwaukee.
I have the perfect place for you. It is where I got my certification.
Quality Healthcare Options
7425 Harwood Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI. 53213
(414)475-7337
Excellent place. Taught by RN's with many years of experience. Give them a call. Good luck to you. Mention that I referred you if you meet Sue, she was my main teacher.

Sophia in Chicago.

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rene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

25 months ago

Thank you sopia in chicgo this is rene in milwaukee wisconsin
Any place closer iam in milwaukee wisconsin 53212 close to east i have no car would like to be in milwaukee any other place reply back rene in wisconsin thank you

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Sophia Beach in Chicago, Illinois

25 months ago

To Rene in Wisconsin. Actually I lived on the east side while I went to QHO in Wauwatosa and I do not have a car either. I would take 2 buses. Oakland bus to downtown, off at Wisconsin Ave. Then there is a bus which goes west,down Wisc.Ave,zig-zags around and leaves you off directly in front of QHO in Wauwatosa. Give them a call they will tell you exactly which bus drops you off in front. Also call Milwaukee Co. transit system,they will give you the most direct route for you. Sophia in Chicago.

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Sophia Beach in Chicago, Illinois

25 months ago

Rene in Mil., If QHO isn't right for you maybe they can refer you to a place closer and better for you. Sophia in Chicago.

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rene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

25 months ago

To sophia beach icalled quaily health care and they said they dont give CNA classes anymore.

Any advice rene in milwaukee on eastside.

thanks

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Sophia Beach in Chicago, Illinois

25 months ago

Rene,
I am surprised that they aren't giving CNA classes anymore. I don't know of any other places off the top of my head but, if I hear of any I will post it on this sight. Did you check with M.A.T.C.? (Milw. Area Tech. College)??

Sophia

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rene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

25 months ago

Thank you sopha

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Shannon in Springfield, Illinois

24 months ago

I'm having trouble finding something to wear to my interview. Are scrubs Okay to wear? Or Not?

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sashanna in Jamaica

4 months ago

I am going on a interview i would like to know if i could wear full white it was my uniform along with my nursing shoes yes or no thank u

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sashanna in Jamaica

4 months ago

I would like to know if white can wear to an interview its a nursing uniform thank u

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caitlindare in Arlington, Virginia

4 months ago

To those wanting to wear white or scrubs to an interview, please don't. Yes, you may wear them every day if you get the job, but when you are interviewing you want to show the company that you are a professional and serious about working for them. Nice slacks and a dress shirt should be fine, a suit may be overkill but I don't think it would hurt you.

Some questions I experienced while interviewing for a CNA position (in Texas and Virginia) are things like:
why do you want to work in health care?
If patients were customers, do you think the customer is always right?
What do you do when someone is angry with you (you may have to work with senile patients)
What would you do in a situation you were not familiar with?
Who do you call in an emergency? The Family? The Agency? 911?

And many other work-related questions relating to safety and whatnot.

Be confident in yourself. If you know you can do this job and you think that you and the company are a great match, show it to the interviewer. Good posture, eye contact, and a firm handshake are some of the most important tools in an interview. And always be polite (please, thank you, you're welcome...)! Try not to use slang and 'like' and 'uh' and 'um'. Practice talking without those for an hour beforehand, its hard... but it makes you sound so much more professional!

One last thing... always send a thank you letter after the interview. It may seem old fashioned, but it will help you stand out in a sea of applicants. Seriously. Do it.

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tabatha in Ellijay, Georgia

2 months ago

Host said: Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming certified nursing assistant interview?

Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

HI, i have been a C.N.A.for 15 years all interviews are diffrent some questions may:#1what are your strong and weak points?#2 What make you think you are the right person for this job? #3if you are ask about the HIPAA LAW it is the health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996. #4 how long have you been a cna?#5what qualifications do you have?#5 if you have a complaint about some one in the work place who would you go to?{supervisor}if that not work go down you chain of command.If you have any more questions i may be able to answer them for you e-mail me at tabathatilson@yahoo.com

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Origcyn2@aol.com

5 days ago

Host said: Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming certified nursing assistant interview?

Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

If you are applying in the medical field, including CNA, acceptable dress for an interview is your scrubs! Its worked for me every time. Dont over complicate it!

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