I can't find a nurse tech/pct position

[pyct39]

Hello,

I'm in my second semester of a four semester ADN program, and I am supposed to graduate in May 2015. Nursing will be a second career for me, but I have eight years of healthcare (physical therapy tech) experience but no hospital experience. I have interviewed for two nurse tech positions with no luck. I also applied for a nurse internship, but I did not get that either. I am getting really frantic because I need patient care experience, or I will be in a world of hurt when I graduate. I'm the type of person that needs hands on experience, and who is going to hire a nursing graduate with no experience? There is no way I could go into an interview for a nursing position with confidence. I plan on volunteering at a hospital, but it's not the same. It's all I can do right now. Did anyone else have this problem? What did you do to get experience?

[nlynrob]

I have direct patient care experience and even with it it took just under two years of applying and three interviews before the hospital I wanted to be in finally hired me. Hang in there, and don't be afraid to call call and call again. Be annoying!

[pyct39]

I'm a bit discouraged, but I can't and won't give up. I've worked too hard to get to this point. Thank you!