General Nursing Student

[crNAtion]

Although I have now graduated from my BSN program, I really felt for those nursing students who struggled to find work that related to the nursing field. For example, some states allow you work as a nurse technician during your nursing program until you obtain your degree.

Of course, there are opportunities to work as a CNA/LPN depending on the state in which you work. Then again, it's hard for most students to gain part-time work as a CNA/LPN during the summer on breaks from school (unless they live close to where they go to school and can maintain that job throughout the school year).

Are there any other ideas for jobs that nursing students specifically could benefit from? Retail gets old, fast.

[cracklingkraken, ASN, RN]

I have also heard of nursing students working in hospitals/facilities as a student nurse.

[Murse91]

I currently work as a student nurse assistant at a local hospital! It's a great learning experience while in school and I only have a minimum shift requirement. But they are flexible and understanding that school comes first!

[cracklingkraken, ASN, RN]

May I ask how you came by this position? Did you participate in clinicals at the hospital? I'm trying to figure out how to get a position as a student nurse after this semester at one of the local facilities.

[Murse91]

A sibling held a position at this hospital prior so they let me know. But it wasn't until I had clinical at the site that I found out they were actively hiring!

I suggest to look into it and stop into HR at the desired hospital. That's what I feel helped me get noticed!