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There may also be more clerical positions you would eligible for. For example, in many organizations here in Texas, there are positions called health unit coordinators in hospitals. Only a high school diploma is required, and tasks include answering the phone, entering orders, scheduling appointments etc. Many nursing students in this area work in this role while in school. While you don't get much hands on patient care (other than occasionally helping to transport a patient, bringing water or assisting with positioning) you do learn a lot about health care systems, staffing models, medical testing and coding, charge capture and various issues that come up. You also get to observe nursing and advanced practice providers carry out their duties, interdisciplinary interactions and how to maintain an organized and well functioning unit in the midst of chaos. Less chaotic environments with similar positions include clinics. Good luck finding a good fit, I commend you for wanting all the experience you can get. I wish I had been in health care before completing nursing school, I believe doing so really gives students a leg up.