Prenursing Jobs

[kungfu_panda]

What sort of hospital jobs can I get with no prior experience. I mean, I volunteered in a recovery room at Kaiser before, but I don't feel I gained any kind of special skills from it. I merely helped nurses with simple tasks like delivering blood/urine samples, restocking supplies, and changing beds. I did have fun though. So what kind of work can I do in a hospital that doesn't require a lot of experience and that can prepare me for nursing school? I really need a job right now so that when I start my nursing program, I'll have at least some money to live off of and also be somewhat familiar with a hospital environment. Your advice would mean a LOT to me. Thank you!

[saymo82]

I am in the same boat as you and have been asking around in my classes about getting jobs at hospitals in the area. I would recommend checking the employment section on the hospital's website to see what is available. A lot of people have told me that they started out doing patient transport and then were moved up to different positions along the way, most are tech's now. They told me the hospital will move you up to tech if you are pursuing nursing, so that may be the case where you are as well.

Good luck!

[kungfu_panda]

anyone else got suggestions???

[AZMOMO2]

patient transport, is the only one I could think of. It helps to have a CNA at least. The skills you learn in CNA and being a CNA at a hospital, even a PCT at a hospital, are VERY helpful. The hospitals around here teach the PCT to insert foley, EKG, and draw blood.

[Jayhawk4Life]

I am a phlebotomist. I had no experience, and my hospital trained me. I love my job and they are very flexible with my schedule. You may look at that.

[AzRnNeWgRaD]

Try an opening in the Pharmacy you'll learn a lot about drugs and it will also familiarize you with questions that nurses have on a daily basis as well as with most floors of the hospital.

[waiting2getin]

I had office experience but no healthcare experience. I'm a clerk in the OR. You could also look at unit secretary positions.

[kungfu_panda]

patient transport, is the only one I could think of. It helps to have a CNA at least. The skills you learn in CNA and being a CNA at a hospital, even a PCT at a hospital, are VERY helpful. The hospitals around here teach the PCT to insert foley, EKG, and draw blood.

I was actually thinking about training to become a CNA, but wasn't sure if it was worth the time and money. However, now that you've mentioned that it could be helpful, I just might sign up for it! Thanks!

And thanks to everyone else for their input. It was EXTREMELY helpful!