Part time work while in nursing school

Published

I have been applying for CNA work, weekends only at local hospitals. I don't seem to be getting any response. Perhaps because I am currently in school and more likely that I lack on site experience other than clinicals. Any suggestions for getting my foot int he door. I need to work and I can manage 24-30 hours per weekend. I don't really want to work nights but could say on Friday/Saturdays but not Sundays as I have class Mondays. Any suggestions on securing work.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in mental health / psychiatic nursing.

It's probably a combination of both lack of experience (many hospitals won't hire with out at least 1 year experience) and lack of availability. It is pretty rare to find part time work that is only weekend at a hospital. A few have weekend only shifts, but it is more likely that staff alternate weekends so having some flexibility during the week would help as well. You might try applying for PRN/on-call positions, the hours aren't guaranteed but you can set your shifts around when you are available to work them.

Have you looked into CNA options that are non-hospital based?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Thank you for your response. I just completed a few non hospital setting applications. Most do want full time or part time not just weekends. For me I have classes 4 out of 5 week days. So I really can only work weekends. I need that one day a week to concentrate on my studies. I will continue my search. I have a weekend job but they tell me they want me to work more than weekends or they will have to let me go. Not in a medical field at all. I am hoping if I don't find anything else I can convince them to keep me. I never take time off, rarely if ever get sick and I am always on time and stay until everything is done, plus I get along with everyone. So its "policy" I'm up against. We shall see I'm not a quitter so I will continue to search. Thanks again.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hbe you tried nursing homes? Around here they not only hire for weekends only, they pay up to $2 an Hour more!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

If you are qualified, apply for ER tech positions or even other hospital positions (rehab, nutrition services, etc) if you are simply looking to get your foot in the door (and your CNA cert isn't getting you anywhere). I worked as a lift tech for physical therapy at the hospital I worked at prior to RN. Was indeed the perfect way for me to get my RN job.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion