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tennurse267, do you work in a hospital ?? If so, which one, because I am also from TN ? That is encouraging to know that there are some high school seniors working in the medical profession. Because in Memphis, TN it sure seems like there are none.
Edited to add : So if I sure try, should I email them or call them ?
Thanks everyone for the encouragement. But I wrote the recruiter and expressed my interest in the position and told her that I did not yet have my high school diploma but would have it by June. She wrote back and stated that a high school diploma was required and it was required that you be 18. So that pretty much wipes me out of hospital jobs for another year and a half.
SarahKat, I have thought of being a CNA and would love to except pretty much the only place I could work until I'm 18 would be a nursing home or LTC and that environment does not appeal to me. (Don't take that the wrong way ~ I have nothing against the elderly) Also, I have a "regular job" right now cleaning houses and I did volunteer at this very hospital last summer and had a blast and plan to do it again this summer. I was just hoping to do something medically related for pay but I'll just have to wait. Thanks so much for the replies.
CVnurse08
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Hi all,
I have a dilemma. Recently, I have been searching for a beginner level job in a hospital or doctor's clinic to get used to the healthcare environment. Well, I found a patient care tech position on the internet at a local hospital. It would be PRN and the only requirements listed were a high school diploma. Sounds perfect, right ? Well, the only thing is, I won't have my high school diploma till about June 04. But positions like these in my area only come around once in a very long time so I would really like this but there is that one major hold back. I completely understand why they won't hire anyone w/o a high school diploma so is there any reason for me even to attempt to pursue this job ? What are your thoughts ?
Sarah