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May 14, 2009 04:37 PM

1st semester nursing student looking for a job to gain more experience


Hello All

I just started nursing school a few months ago and I am almost done with my 1st semester. Since the AA program I am attending offers classes during the long semesters (spring and fall) only I have the summer break all for myself. So I was hoping to start working in the medical field at least part time, however I need some advice on how to break in. What opportunities are there for students like me? Where should I start looking?

Was contemplating to take the CNA exam, however I never took real CNA classes ... was thinking 1st semester nursing students are learning the basics just as CNA’s do in their 6 week course,and more. But where would I go to take the exam? Can I sit at the exam even though I don’t have a CNA diploma?

Is there any another way to start working in a hospital? I am really looking forward to gain more experience, become a more knowledgeable nursing student and a caring nurse in the future.

Thank you for your guidance!


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from gt4everpn
Old May 14, 2009, 04:41 PM

Default Re: 1st semester nursing student looking for a job to gain more experience
Sure you can do CNA classes if it'll work for you, you can also apply to paid internships in hospitals or even volunteer at a hospital until. Search online for any internships/externships, cna classes, or cna positions, best of luck ;--)
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