Nursing student applying for CMA, do I even have a chance?

[magn1jes]

There is a job opening in my area for a CMA or an LPN. I would love to have this job... perfect hours while attending nursing school and great experience, although I do not have my LPN or CMA. I do, however, have my CNA/HHA and a previous college degree (business). Will I even be considered for this job? Is it something that can be trained for on site? Please excuse my naivety... I am still learning. Any additional information would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!

[krazievi3t6url]

I don't think so. You need to be a CMA or LPN to be considered for the job...meaning you must have a certificate or license. Just because your a nursing student doesn't mean you can qualify for these position. I am also a nursing student and I work as a MA. I had to provide my employer with my certificate for the position. But who knows maybe if you knew someone that could make exceptions then hey!

[loriangel14, RN]

No you would need to be CMA or an LPN to get the job.

[Lovelee82]

I work in a hospital as a nursing assistant. My job specifically stated it wanted nursing students.

[LucasRN]

You never know. Good luck!

[P_RN, ADN, RN]

You'll never know until you apply. Were it me, I'd go for it.

[CranberryMuffin]

Apply for it. I was an MA and was never trained as such - I was trained as a CNA and worked inpatient for 2 years before applying for the MA job - it was through the hospital system where I worked.

[LPN_2005/RN_10]

To apply for an LPN position, you have to actually graduate from a Practical Nursing program and/or passed the NCLEX to be licensed.

[OgopogoLPN, LPN, RN]

If the job duties are mainly that of a CMA, not an LPN, you could do it if they didn't mind training you. They may have included the LPN in the description to get a bigger pool of applicants. I've heard of a lot of MA's being trained on the job. Unless this employer specifically wants someone who is certified.

It couldn't hurt to apply.