Need a hospital position so I can to nursing school this fall, can anyone help ?!?!

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I may be going out on a limb but I don't know what else to do. I applied for Nursing back in dec, 09. I applied for the day program because my job at the time would work for that. I then was laid off and finally found a pretty decent job back in the end of April. It's mon-fri 9-5:30. Then come June, I get accepted to the day program. I'm on a waiting list for the night program but it's not looking good. I REALLY don't want to pass this up as I really invested alot into getting this far. I'm engaged with a 2 year old daughter and a mortgage as well so I cannot be unemployed. I have no healthcare experience but I work very well people and I believe I will be a great fit for an interactive position in the health field. I'm trying to find a job as a transporter or even nurses aide that will work with my school schedule. I already received my schedule and it consists of mon/tues/weds and no later then 3pm. I only take home about $550 a week now so there has got to be a position I can work mon/tues/weds eve and anytime on thurs-sun that I can take that much home.

I'm also looking for a bartending/waiting position as well because I have about 4 years experience in that field and I believe that will also probably work with my schedule.

I don't know what else to do. I'm desperate to find something by 8/30 so I can go to the program. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas, please let me know. I've already registered and applied for numerous jobs at St. Catherines, St. Charles, Mather, and Good Samaritan hospitals. I live in Patchogue and currently work in hauppague. My mother is a nurse at Southside hospital and I'm currently trying for them as well.

I know that no one here knows me personally and probably wouldn't want to put themselves out there for a stranger, but this 5 min post is worth the small chance someone sees my plight and can help me out. I'm willing to work Full time, part time, per diem, on call, etc... I'll also work days, nights, weekends, holidays, etc... I really don't care, I just want to get in. Then after my first semester, I'd like to move into a CNA position and after my 2nd semester, I'd like to take the LPN test and hopefully move into an LPN position. Thank you in advance.

Specializes in school RN, CNA Instructor, M/S.

Have you considered EMT /Ambulance transport? Most Volunteer fire departments have a medic division and as a volunteer fireman you can go to EMT school for free. Or take the course with American Heart or one of those accredited schools in NYC (search intrnet) or maybe take a 6 week CNA course and add EKG and Phlebotomy. some schools have Grant programs with NYS State so the state pays the school to train you and you pay nothing. just some suggestions! good luck!

Have you considered EMT /Ambulance transport? Most Volunteer fire departments have a medic division and as a volunteer fireman you can go to EMT school for free. Or take the course with American Heart or one of those accredited schools in NYC (search intrnet) or maybe take a 6 week CNA course and add EKG and Phlebotomy. some schools have Grant programs with NYS State so the state pays the school to train you and you pay nothing. just some suggestions! good luck!

I have considered that but I cannot find an open CNA class that finishes before 8/30 and I cannot get the EKG, phlebotomy, EMT training all done AND get a new job by 8/30.

I can't help much but I did want to point out that New York State has made it a law that you cannot become a CNA or LPN through semesters in RN school, they don't allow this anymore. You can only sit for the CNA or LPN exams by being enrolled in those specific programs.

I would suggest you try and find a non-hospital job for right now since hospitals aren't really hiring much in the recession. Then after your second semester of nursing school you can work as a student nurse extern.

I can't help much but I did want to point out that New York State has made it a law that you cannot become a CNA or LPN through semesters in RN school, they don't allow this anymore. You can only sit for the CNA or LPN exams by being enrolled in those specific programs.

I would suggest you try and find a non-hospital job for right now since hospitals aren't really hiring much in the recession. Then after your second semester of nursing school you can work as a student nurse extern.

Really? I didn't know that.

Are you sure that applies to CNA's as well? Because Hospitals CAN hire someone as a CNA even if they arent certified. I know someone that got a job less then 2 years ago after finishing her nursing fundamentals class. And I spoke to a few hospitals recently that said they will accept the completion of that class to be hired?

Really? I didn't know that.

Are you sure that applies to CNA's as well? Because Hospitals CAN hire someone as a CNA even if they arent certified. I know someone that got a job less then 2 years ago after finishing her nursing fundamentals class. And I spoke to a few hospitals recently that said they will accept the completion of that class to be hired?

There are several routes to becoming a CNA in NYS, and both graduate and licensed nurses may do so without further education requirements. See: http://www.prometric.com/NR/rdonlyres/ebohz7asxvrqgj336aiip7gfbwrdg4ntod4t7p2lv2vyqddo22zemgsbkmivhy5ym2bvvdsc3kl2r4jyobuorharcqg/NYNAHandbook20081113.pdf

Due to various federal and state statues, nursing assistants must be "certified" and registered with a state in order to work in either nursing homes or home health, hence "certified nursing assistants". Hospitals are not, to my knowledge bound by such requirements and can train/hire plain old nursing assistants as they have done for ages. Major difference between the two is that a CNA has met certain education and other requirements set by the state including criminal background checks. The registry also functions as a central database for consumers and nursing homes to find out about just whom they are hiring.

As for students of RN programs taking the LPN boards, there wasn't any sort of new law passed. NYS simply stopped allowing nursing students in RN programs to take the LPN NCLEX after three semesters. This was done because nursing programs varied within the state and many students had not covered certain areas of practice (mainly geriatrics), that was felt was needed for future LPN's to perform safely.

From a previous thread on this topic, there is apparently at least one RN program in NYS where students can and have taken the LPN NCLEX before graduating.

There are several routes to becoming a CNA in NYS, and both graduate and licensed nurses may do so without further education requirements. See: http://www.prometric.com/NR/rdonlyres/ebohz7asxvrqgj336aiip7gfbwrdg4ntod4t7p2lv2vyqddo22zemgsbkmivhy5ym2bvvdsc3kl2r4jyobuorharcqg/NYNAHandbook20081113.pdf

Due to various federal and state statues, nursing assistants must be "certified" and registered with a state in order to work in either nursing homes or home health, hence "certified nursing assistants". Hospitals are not, to my knowledge bound by such requirements and can train/hire plain old nursing assistants as they have done for ages. Major difference between the two is that a CNA has met certain education and other requirements set by the state including criminal background checks. The registry also functions as a central database for consumers and nursing homes to find out about just whom they are hiring.

As for students of RN programs taking the LPN boards, there wasn't any sort of new law passed. NYS simply stopped allowing nursing students in RN programs to take the LPN NCLEX after three semesters. This was done because nursing programs varied within the state and many students had not covered certain areas of practice (mainly geriatrics), that was felt was needed for future LPN's to perform safely.

From a previous thread on this topic, there is apparently at least one RN program in NYS where students can and have taken the LPN NCLEX before graduating.

Do you know which program that is?

Really? I've spoken to a few hospitals who say they won't hire a CNA that isn't from an accredited program. I've seen positions as patient care tech's or patient care associates which is basically the same kind of work but not considered a CNA.

Do you know which program that is?

Sorry, but offhand cannot remember. Do know it was mentioned a part of a thread in the "New York Nurses" section about several months ago. IIRC, the program is part of a community college in upstate NY, that has both a ADN and LPN program. The usualy arguement came up about RN students being allowed to take the LPN NCLEX and someone posted about this school.

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