How Much Does a STUDENT NURSE TECH Make???

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I know after the 1st semester (from what I've been told), you can work as a student Nurse Tech at the hospital. I'm just curious as to what the range is for that, and/or what you made as a student NT. I'm just trying to figure out what kind of work I should do while in nursing school. I do have my CNA certificate, and could work at a registry/staffing agency PRN while in school. Just not sure what the better option is. Thanks!! :) Oh, and I live in Columbia.

I'm set 20 hrs/wk

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$10.77

.50 more when I work night shift

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Specializes in Critical Care-Neuro/Trauma ICU.

I work in Augusta GA...close to SC...I make $11.72 an hour during the day and $13.72 if I work nights...so worth it

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Specializes in ORTHOPAEDICS-CERTIFIED SINCE 89.

Techs can apply after RN fundamentals , they have a check off list just like a new grad. for caths, baths, etc. Some hospitals offer classes one or two half days a week. Frankly I love Nurse techs they seem to take the job a bit more seriously than some CNA's. But then I'm generalizing here.

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wow! when i teched i made $8.50/hr im in LA

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I work at Lexington Medical Center as a SNT base rate 9.27 with shift diffs. Lexington only hires new grad nurses that already work for them...so im lucky I have a job awaiting!!!

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how many hours do you generally work a week?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Trauma, Neuroscience.

I wanted to bump this thread because I will be finished with Fundamentals this spring, and I'm going to try to be hired on as a Tech at either Baptist, Lexington or Palmetto Richland (or anywhere else that is hiring in the Columbia area!)...

Does anyone know what the current pay is for any of these hospitals for nurse techs?

Do you like being a tech? Any opinions concerning which hospitals are the best to work for?

Any tips that might help me/new hires be more prepared to be a good tech?

Thanks!!!

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Hey lelafin-

I recently got hired at Palmetto Health Baptist as a Student Nurse Technician.

My pay will be 9.30/hr plus differentials for PM and nights.

Wish you luck in job hunting! :)

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