by Inspired By Silence

Even though federal aide will pay my entire tuition (with a little left over each term) I'd still like to hold a part time job to keep me motivated on my nursing studies. I've checked Oregon law and it seems phlebotomy technicians don't need certification or licensure. The community college I'm getting my prerequisites at has a phlebotomy program. Though, it's a year long, I thought I could take a couple general courses and learn the rest on the job.

Does it seem reasonable, or should I stick with CNA training this summer?

Re: Does phlebotomy sound like a reasonable part time job?

I would look into the job availability. Like medical assisting, phlebotomy jobs are generally hard to come by if one doesn't have experience. There definitely would be more CNA work available.

Re: Does phlebotomy sound like a reasonable part time job?

Originally Posted by Inspired By Silence

Even though federal aide will pay my entire tuition (with a little left over each term) I'd still like to hold a part time job to keep me motivated on my nursing studies. I've checked Oregon law and it seems phlebotomy technicians don't need certification or licensure. The community college I'm getting my prerequisites at has a phlebotomy program. Though, it's a year long, I thought I could take a couple general courses and learn the rest on the job.

Does it seem reasonable, or should I stick with CNA training this summer?

Phlebotomy has been awesome for me. I think it was one of the deciding factors for me getting in to my nursing school. I have been a phelbotomist, part-time, for 2 years while doing my undergrad degree. I start my BSN in the Fall. I plan on working during NS also. I only work every other weekend, 18 hrs/pp. At my hospital I think we make equivalent to CNAs, and I didn't even have to take classes, the hospital trained me. It is enough $ for just little things that I need. I do plan on switching to being a Student Nurse Technician in the ICU, once I finish my first semester of NS though so I can make it easier getting a job in the ICU after I graduate.