Nervously waiting

Today is the day! I am supposed to be hearing about the jobs I applied for. I am hoping that God will make the decision for me and that I will only be offered 1 job. Could I be so lucky? But What if I am offered both jobs. I know there is a good chance I could get both.

I got this email yesterday from the person who runs the Auxillary Department at the Hospital. I'm thinking this is a good sign.

"Just so you know, I had nothing but good things to say about you to Dianne today, you should know she was really impressed by the fact she interviewed and then saw you volunteer.

I am happy for you"

Another good thing - I got something in the mail from UAF. Looks like I got an A in my CNA class!!!!!!! I still have my 4.0!

2nd Interview

I am so excited and frustrated at the same time. I went to the interview today not sure what to expect. I was really hoping to the the job I applied for yesterday but now this one seems so interesting! I would LOVE to work in a surgical unit!!!!!!!! It's for Special Procedures (out patient services). I didn't think I would like it but I got more and more interested as I went. When she asked me if I had any questions I just stared at her and said "Well I want to know if I could have a tour of the area." It was so neat to see all of the equipment that I've seen before in hospitals and now I know what it's all for. Now these areas are the areas that people usually don't remember because it's the operation and recovery area but I had these partial memories from being there 2 times before - well actually in ICU but it's the same stuff. Then as I was coming out I saw these two other ladies that work there and when they found out I was interviewing they both complimented me and told them I was a great worker/volunteer. The one lady said "you can't ask for better than her". One of the ladies is the manager of the medical unit I really want to work at but she is not interviewing until 12th. That is probably way too long for me to wait. I stuck around after my interview and listened to the advice of the other people working there regarding the best place to start working as a CNA. I should hear soon about these two jobs and then I have about 4 other jobs I applied to. I think if I got the 1st job I couldn't pass that up. 3 12 hour shifts a week just can't be beat plus it's the best money. UGH, it's just so hard to decide! I WANT a good job that pays well and has good hours but I also NEED experience in a broad range of procedures with all types of people and age groups. The first job is everything I WANT but not really what I NEED! I just have to trust God to show me which direction to go.

The woman I interviewed with today seemed very impressed with me even though she said they usually don't hire people right out of school with no experience. She said it's hard to even take someone from other areas of the hospital because there is so much involved. It's a hard position to fill because of the hours (11 - 7:30pm M-F) plus it's a hard and fast paced job. So I don't really think I will get that one but it felt really good to hear how interested she was in me. She said she was impressed by my energy and interestin learning. She also said they usually don't even consider CNA's right out of school but she said I was "more mature" than most new CNA's. THAT'S BECAUSE I'M OLD! LOL Most people don't suddenly decide to become a CNA at the age of 35 and 10/12ths. That means there IS hope though. Just a GLEAM.
So either way I see it as a blessing because people at the hospital talk to each other, especially people who are interviewing the same person. I have some good people saying good things about me and that makes me feel so blessed.

Jobs, jobs, jobs!

I have another interview tomorrow at 9am! I think the interview I did today went really well. They said I should know by Friday. I REALLY REALLY hope I get that one! REALLY REALLY REALLY!!!!!!!!!!

I have a job interview!!!

Say a prayer for me! I am so excited and nervous that I feel like I'm going to hurl! So I am going to go and clear my head by working out really hard for a while and then I'm going to soak in the bathtub with some hot tea. I have my certificate and I'm ready to go. YES! Finally! It's all coming together. I feel like I'm finally on the right path!

I PASSED!

I just got my CNA certification! YAY! I'm a spazzzzz right now.

Exam day is over

I am so glad it's all done. Now if only I knew how I did. I have to wait until I get something in the mail from them and that could take 3 to 4 weeks. UGH! That's too long. I'm going to have an ulcer from worring by then. I'm not really worried about the written part of the exam. It's the skills portion that is so nerve wracking!

For now though, I am trying to relax. I did my best and my class is over. Now I'm going to take the day off and try to think about something else. I am going to read a book that has nothing to do with the stuff I've been learning! YAY!