Published Sep 1, 2009
jennshort568
54 Posts
When you get a job as a Nurse Tech in one of the hospitals (im in Memphis) do you also receive benefits? (insurance etc..)?
meandragonbrett
2,438 Posts
Nurse Techs/Interns/Externs do not receive benefits because they are PRN employees. There are no guaranteed hours either.
Cinqly, BSN, RN
358 Posts
I will second that. At the hospitals I know (Methodist, St. Francis, Med) you cannot get benefits as a nurse tech. It is a PRN position, and thus not eligable for full- or part-time benefits. If you are interested in working while in nursing school and recieving benefits you might consider applying for nursing assistant/patient care assistant positions. You would be able to get benefits at part-time status, depending on the hospital system and how many hours you consistently work per week. Good luck!