Volunteers in Nursing School

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

So to open a discussion... I am a second semester nursing student and although I will be busy, I decided to include volunteering as a part of my semester plan this term. Just 4 hours a week and I managed to get my speciality of interest. So I am very excited to help, watch, and learn as much as I can. Plus I figure in this job market it sure can help to make contacts for job prospects in the future.

Have any of you volunteered or are volunteering during nursing school?

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hi,im starting nursing 1 this fall and decided to volunteer at the hospital where our school is affiliated. I opted to volunteer at a nurse's station so I can pretty much observe and learn some new skills and what not since i don't have any experience working at a hospital or even nursing home settings.. it's a good experience and right now since its summer i do it for 4 hrs a week, but come september, i might reduce it to 2 hrs/wk since i have to concentrate in school.

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Specializes in chemical dependency detox/psych.

Yep! I volunteered at our local Free Clinic, and it was this experience that allowed me to network with MDs and RNs...When I interviewed for my current position (I work in a CDU), they were impressed with my volunteer experience and it helped to be able to name-drop and show that I care about my community.

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