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How to get an edge over other nurses?

I'm finding out quickly that nursing jobs won't be as easy to come by as I was made to believe. :/ I'm new to this site and only on my second year of pre-nursing (that being said, please excuse my ignorance. Im finding out i dot know as much as i thought after finding this site lol I'm learning everything slowly). Besides the obvious- getting good grades, how can I get an edge over other nursing students when it comes to finding jobs? What will make me more valuable? What specific things can I do to get ahead? Thanks for help!

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    Take a CNA course to get experience in the field. This will show the admission committees that you actually have an interest. Also, this is a good way to get letters of recommendations, as well as ideas for admission essays.

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    Work in a healthcare facility while attending school as a CNA, unit secretary, dietary aide, or other position. Your employment will provide a ready set of references if your job performance is up to par. In addition, the same healthcare facility might decide to hire you as a nurse when you graduate from your program of study.

    One of the unit secretaries at my workplace recently graduated from a local nursing program, and is being kept onboard to be trained as a staff nurse.

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    Do everything you can to collect "A's"! Start reading and studying for the TEAS as you're doing your pre and co reqs! Leave plenty of time to retake the TEAS for a better score! Keep in mind that, depending on the facility, you may be out of a job as a CNA when you graduate... So plan ahead... Nail some scholarships to buffer your income as you go, but don't expect to work more than 16-24 hours while in school, your family and your studies may suffer. Good luck and keep up the good work!

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    Thanks everyone! Great advice :) I'll do my best.

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