Looking for P\T Job in Cobb County Hospitals

[Reidme]

I am looking for a part time job in one of the hospitals in the Marietta area since it looks like that's where the NGCSU ASN program will be. The location is still not definite yet but the nursing dept says Marietta is the most likely.

If anyone works in a hospital in the area and knows of any opening or any other info I would appreciate it. THANKS IN ADVANCE

[Atlanta6789]

If you want to work at any of the hospitals near/in Marietta, Wellstar is pretty much where you'll need to apply. If you are looking for a patient care tech/nursing care associate (CNA position) to gain direct patient care experience, you either have to be licensed as a CNA, or they will accept a nursing student who has completed at least one semester of clinicals in an accredited nursing program. (Check out their website and read the job descriptions under "Nursing Support" positions...) If you can afford to wait until you've completed that first semester of clinicals at NGCSU (or whatever it is that they require), then you might consider waiting it out until early next year to apply. That will save you the cost of the two week intensive CNA certification course (which is about $550, I think...).

Btw, Wellstar does have a fantastic tuition reimbursement plan for its full-time and part-time employees -- something to definitely consider if you're trying to figure out how to fund your nursing school tuition. Hope this helps. :)