jobs while in nursing school

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I am very interested in finding out what type of

employment, I a nursing student can get in hospitals, doctors office, clinics,..etc...

I am very tired of what I have been doing for the last 9 years and want to become employed in the nursing field a.s.a.p.. Could any body tell me what I might look forward too?

lindagio

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Some hospitals have a nurse extern program after you take a med/surg class. I worked the full summer as an extern and loved the experience. I still work prn as an extern. Most hospitals start their extern programs in the summer. You have more responsibility than a tech would. I was able to do sterile dressings, catheters, central line changes, I waslucky enough to do IV's and assessments also. Good luck. If all else fails after med/surg you can become a tech(PCT). the pay is usually low I would say about half of RN pay but the learning experience is great. Externs make more than techs.

Lahni

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I'm a nursing student also. I do work at a hospital and there are several positions that you could make yourself available for. If you aren't very far in the nursing program, the hosptial usually has a couple of clerical positions available. I call myself PRN everywhere. I am PRN ward clerk for acute care, PRN ER admitting clerk, PRN switchboard operator, and PRN Walk-in Clinic Admitting clerk. Believe it or not doing many of these clerical jobs, I do get to help the nurses out a good deal especialy during the busy season. I work at a small rural hospital and have clearance to observe in the Emergency Room and with the inpatients. I beleive I've learned a good bit that will help when I get further along in nursing school.

If you are pretty far in nursing school, drop by a local hospital and speak with the director of nursing. They may be able to find something you can do.

GOOD LUCK!!!

renerian, BSN, RN

5,693 Posts

Specializes in MS Home Health.

My son took a CNA course and got a job as a tech/aide at a hospital and loves it.

renerian

bergren

1,112 Posts

Are you aware that this is the board for school nursing, nursing of early childhood preschool, k - 12 populations, health care of school aged populations, not student nursing?

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