Anyone know where a student nurse can get a cna job?

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I'm a current loyola university student in Chicago. I am trying to find employment in the area as an assistant or pct while I finish up my year in school. I would love the experience and I need some extra cash. Anyone know of hospitals in the area that would allow a student nurse to have this kind of position? I know Loyola University does, but other than that I've had no luck.

Thanks

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Dear Mallen 9,

The best way you can get a job for CNA(actually, you are not CNA yet since you don't have certification. you need to take IL state exam..it will be ...Nov 15th, 2007)--> so maybe PCT,.... you better check LTC or Nursing Home first. In case of Hospitals, They prefer experienced NA or CNA..Once you have experience about 6 months nursing home, then move on to Hospital....Anyone else with better idea?? :uhoh3: BAPA

forgot to tell you..some of nursing home, they pay for your tuition..HCR Manor, Lutheran home, etc..

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i understand your situation, but don't give up on hospitals, be persistant if you would rather a hospital environment as opposed to ltcf. i just had my second interview today for a job at a hospital in crown point indiana, i feel great about how it went but i won't know for sure if i got it until monday. :( i was persistant but not a pain in the butt!! it got me this far, hopefully it will be worth it! i think it depends on the environment you want to work in, i choose a hospital because i believe that i can learn a lot more and care for many different kinds of people.

great luck!!

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a nurse at lake forest hospital told me they'll hire nursing students as patient care techs after passing the first semester of nursing school. good luck...not sure where you live.

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all of the applications i have filled out only require cna, cpr healthcare provider certification, and high school grad.

these were jobs for pca.

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Depends what year you are in school. What year?

I just graduated from Loyola `07 and now working at a hospital within Chicago. I can share more info and offer advice depending on your year in school and what area you live in

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Specializes in Critical Care.

RUSH hires nursing students as NA's. you have to successfully complete one semester of med surge clinicals before applying. I worked there during my last year of nursing school. check out the site: http://www.jobsatrush.com/

Currently they're not hiring, but they update their site frequently.

Good luck to you!

MAL

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