Is phlebotomy a guranteed steady field?

[M.C.P]

Hello everyone,

I am in a bit of a conondrum. Here it goes, well I am a full time pre-nursing student, and I anticpate to be accepted into the nursing program at my college for this fall, the thing is I cannot afford not to work at least one or two days. The job I am currently working at , as it does work around my busy schedule, it does not pay enough, and quite frankly the department I work in isn't taken seriously or given any consideration. So too make a long story short, I want to take a course this summer and I cant decide if I should take up phlebotomy or if it would be a waste of money. I have read other comments and statements and I see different things being said about phlebotomy. I am just looking for a good paying job in the medical field, for a few days out of the week while I am in the nursing program. Hopefully somone has exeperience and can help me out! Thanks so much for taking the time to read this! :)

[SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP]

My problem with my phleb certification is that I can't get hours when I'm NOT in school. All the jobs available are during my class time. Can't cut nursing school! Now that I've finished 2 semesters of nursing school, I'm eligible to work as a tech in the hospital and my phleb experience is a plus. I can float to the floor or the lab, so I'm a bit more flexible. If you're just looking to get a job right away, CNA is quicker & easier to find a job. Phleb took 2 semesters to complete. CNA is only 6 weeks to 1 full semester (depending on your school).

[joyla163]

I would recommend trying to work as a CNA part time. It will give you experience related to your field. Also, where I live no one hires phlebotomist anymore. The only hire Med Techs that do phlebotomy, EKG and different aspects of patient care. It saves the hospital money and has phased out the phlebotomy positions. CNA's are also always in demand. Who knows, it may even lead to a nursing job after you graduate. Best of luck!