Getting a job while in Nursing school

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Hello,

So I know this question has been asked many times on this website but I'm hoping someone can give me some insight on how to get a hospital job during nursing school.

A little background about myself; I am a third year nursing student (about to start peds and OB clinical rotations in the fall) and I currently work as a physical therapy aide (a little off, yes I know) I originally got the job because I wanted patient care experience, which I got. But now seeing as it is my last year of school I really want to get my foot in the door of a hospital soon. I've been applying to hospitals for almost two years now and I haven't had any luck getting a job

My question is what jobs are good to apply for during nursing school? how hard is it to get a job in a hospital while in nursing school? What do I do when I haven't heard anything back from places I have applied to? How to get my foot in the door before graduation?

*sorry this post was kind of long but i need all the help I can get*

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Most larger hospitals in my area have Patient Care Technician (PCT) roles designed specifically for senior nursing students. These have very flexible work schedules. Have you checked to see if any of these are available in your area?

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If not a PCT, most hospitals hire nursing assistants (CNA).

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I have checked. I'm from NY so in most hospitals they have positions like Nursing attendant or nursing companion or nurses aid, stuff like that. I've applied to those positions but I haven't heard anything back at all. I'm not qualified to be a PCT because it requires that you complete a course in EKG and Phlebotomy. I've been applying for over a year now and idk what to do at this point

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