phlebotomy job for entrance in nursing job

[rapidash425]

Would it help if you are a phlebotomist for a hospital and get an education in nursing to become a nurse at that same hospital? I am going to become a phlebotomist but somewhere later on I want to become a nurse. I heard that there are openings for experienced nurses but not for NEW GRADUATES. I want to work in telemetry or dialysis.

[DirtyBlackSocks]

The only way I could see it helping is by developing networking skills and relationships with the people you'll be working with at the Hospital.

I.e. a good referral for your resume.

[mammac5]

I would talk to someone in HR at the hospital you'd like to work at. Several of the hospitals back home have tuition reimbursement programs for any employee who is successfully pursuing an approved course of study. What that generally means is that the person must work at the hospital for a certain length of time first, then he/she can apply for tuition assistance/reimbursement as long as they pursue a course of study that would benefit the hospital...things like becoming a nurse, registered dietician, medical coder, etc. It's going to be very individual depending on the needs of the institution at the time. For instance, a few years ago our hospital was reimbursing all nursing students who would commit to a 2 year term of service after licensed. Right now I believe the area of shortage is for physical therapists and PT assistants.

As with all things, ask those in charge. YMMV.

[caliotter3]

Someone I know has an ancillary job in a hospital and has said that the subject of working as a nurse has come up quite frequently. Once you are an employee, you will be one step ahead of anyone for future jobs because they know you. This happened to me when I was hired at a LTC facility as a nurse after I had worked there as a CNA. I was told that the major reason I was hired was because they already knew that I was a good worker. I can't imagine how it would not be to your advantage to get a job at the hospital where you want to work in the future as a nurse. Good luck.

[Lacourty]

I think it's an excellent idea. Not only will that organization already be familiar with you, you can apply for an RN job as in internal candidate. Most facilities will post openings internally first, then later on external if they are not able to find an internal candidate!!!

[ItsTheDude]

the last 2 posters nailed it, the hospital will know you and some give current employees priority for open positions. the phleb exp isn't going to count as nursing exp though.

[ITALY123]

You know, I have been a phlebotomist for about 2 years while finishing up my bsn. I think working with the lab not only builds sticking skills to later be able to help with ivs, but you can build relationships with many nurses,doctors,administrators, and much more. I spent months picking apart nurses brains about different nursing schools and programs and there thoughts on everything.I got accepted to one of the best programs around for a 3 yr bsn. Phlebotomy is a great stepping stone to go other places in the hospital.