can I get a job?

[jackie206]

Hello!

I am currently in my first year of college, I am not even in nursing program yet. I was wondering would I still be able to get a job in a nursing home or hospital or anything, even though I am not certified for anything. I really want to start working in that enviroment, but I am not sure what I should do. Can anyone help?

Thank you

Jackie

[Tamera]

If you want to be a nursing assistant in a nursing home you have to be certified. Most hospitals don't require the certification. Many nursing homes have their own nurse aide training program & will train you & help get you certified as a nurse aide for continued employment there. Call around to local nursing homes in your area. They would probably be gald to help out.

Many states will allow the students that have completed the first semester of nursing to take the exam & performance test to become certified as a nurse aide. Check with your state board of nursing about the requirements.

Most all the nursing programs in Ky. are now requiring the student be a certified nurse aide before entering the program. I am not sure if it really helps or not.

Good luck & hope you continue on into nursng.