Job Shadowing

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Hey all,

So I'm kind of in a dilemma. I am desperately trying to job shadow RNs/Nurse Practitioners but all of the hospitals around me only let you do that if you know a professional who works at their hospital, and I know zero people who are nurses or doctor, or just plainly work in a hospital, so finding someone to sponsor me for a day and let me job shadow them is very difficult. How do I go about networking with RNs/NPs in hopes to find someone who's willing to include me in their busy day and practice?

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Have you looked into professional nursing organizations? They have meetings where you would have opportunity to network.

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Will I be able to join them even though I'm a pre-nursing student? We don't have many professional organizations or similar opportunities around where I live, but I will definitely try to look around and see where I can get in. Thank you!

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

There are some organizations that have a student option. For my specialty (operating room), AORN charges dues of $160/year for licensed nurses and $20 for students pursuing education leading to nursing licensure. Check with your state nursing association, organizations for specialties you're interested in, and whatever else you might think of.

[NICUmiiki, DNP, NP]

Look for your district ANA (American Nurses Association). My local one allows anyone to attend the meetings even if they aren't a member. They invited our classes several times and it allowed for networking.