Experience Jobs Before Nursing School?

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I need some help... I am a Nursing major at my state university and just finished my first year of prereqs. Although, I was lucky enough to have financial support from family members for the Fall and Spring semesters, it is now summer and I was asked to find work, however, I am conflicted for many reasons. I want to work, but I don't know any jobs that I could do that would be beneficial later on to have on my resume without having anything, but a highschool diploma and a first year of college under my belt. I really would like to work in a hospital or around nurses so I can some experience. I've been thinking about taking a CNA or phlebotomy training program for the first half of summer and using that training to get a job in a lab or at a hospital. However, I'm not sure if it is worth it or if it will work out to do this before and maybe even during my time in nursing school.

I would really appreciate any advice and even personal experiences of what others are doing or have done for work before or during their time in nursing school.

Specializes in Ortho/Neuro, General Medicine, Critical Care.

Hello!

I think getting your CNA certification is an excellent idea! Most of my co-workers (PCTs) are currently in Nursing School and are able to work full/part time and attend school! Many of the RNs on my floor also worked as Techs while in school. Some of the PCTs are graduating this semester and they already have jobs lined up at the hospital we work at! It is very flexible! You can also work PRN ( you pick up shifts with no set hours each week and usually are a part of float pool). Getting experience is everything in Nursing! Good Luck!

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