Nursing Student looking for experience in the field

[Jets272]

Hi everyone,

I just finished my first year as a nursing student and I was looking for a part time job. I was really hoping to find a job in the medical field, with hopes of gaining some experience and getting a taste of what working in a hospital is like. The problem is I do not have any experience working in hospitals. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to make myself a more appealing candidate for a job in a hospital. Thank You

[libbyjeanne]

When I was going to nursing school, I worked per diem as a nurse apprentice (NAP). I lived in NV and many hospitals had this NAP program. A nurse apprentice (in NV) can administer meds and perform nursing skills that have been previously learned in nursing school. Some exceptions apply, including no IV medications and no narcotics. I am really glad I worked as a NAP...it gave me some good experience and made my resume stand out a little bit. :) good luck!!

[86toronado, BSN, RN]

I had no hospital experience whatsoever when I started applying for unit clerk and pct jobs. I just mentioned to the recruiter that I was attending nursing school, however, and they were happy to find a spot for me!

[Acosmo27]

It depends where you live but around here, many students work as nurses aides, or unit clerks. Sometimes, being a nursing student qualifies you for the position, without a CNA cert...