Has anyone tried this.....

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Specializes in Tele.

Since I want to work in a hospital and already have my RN license, I was wondering if they'd accept me as a regular volunteer. The thing I'm concerned about is liability...

I feel that by volunteering I'd get the hang out the people and culture...and maybe even get my foot in the door. Has anyone tried this?

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

You could maybe volunteer but you would not be allowed to perform any "nursing duties" as a volunteer.

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Agree...liability. Never hurts to ask the hospital!)

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Specializes in ER, Trauma.

Tried it, hospital wouldn't allow it. Hope you have better luck.

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I thought of that same idea. Would not work either in the hospital.

But, I am currently volunteering at a few different clinics. At one I am doing the needle exchanges and at the other I am doing health education. I am so hoping it leads to a job somewhere in public health!!! I just started volunteering.

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Specializes in LTC, Home Health, Hospice.

You can volunteer in Hospice...they are always looking for people to volunteer. I know, when I was working in Hospice before my injury, I LOVED LOVED the volunteers that made them selves available to the families in time of need, it gave me time to do what I needed to do without having the family over my shoulders. Volunteers bring a sense of warmth and love to any environment.

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I volunteered in an ER on weekends as a student. It was a great experience.

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