What jobs can you get with 2 semesters of nursing/clinical experience?

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I only had 2 semesters left for my ADN, but unfortunately, i did not pass the second semester.

My question is, what type of jobs can I get with the 2 semesters of nursing experience I have?

Do those 2 semesters not count for anything?

Thanks in advance!

P.S. - I live in CT

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Without a completed nursing program and a license, those semesters aren't going to count for anything towards a nursing position. However, you can always look for a job as a CNA or patient care technician/assistant/whatever jargon a facility uses for unlicensed assistive personnel.

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Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

Unit Secretary, PCT, Nursing specialty tech (that's what they call the ER techs at my hospital and they have expanded duties), monitor tech (if you take an arrhythmia class)

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

Home Health Aide. CNA. Various tech positions.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
My question is, what type of jobs can I get with the 2 semesters of nursing experience I have?

1. Caregiver

2. Unit secretary

3. Patient care assistant

4. Receptionist at a doctors office

5. Direct care staff at a group home

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Thank you for the answers everyone! They were very helpful.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

In some states, you might be able to take the LPN boards.

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Do you have any more information about this, or any resources you can point me to? I've heard something like this from some others as well, but I am not sure what steps I'd need to take.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Do you have any more information about this, or any resources you can point me to? I've heard something like this from some others as well, but I am not sure what steps I'd need to take.

Are you referring to challenging the LPN boards? Check the BoN. This is not an option in many states but there are a few. Some only consider those who left an RN program in good standing

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Are you referring to challenging the LPN boards? Check the BoN. This is not an option in many states but there are a few. Some only consider those who left an RN program in good standing
OP is in Connecticut based on posting history. I do not think that challenging the boards to become an LPN is allowed by the CT Board of Nursing, so the OP would need to contact them to obtain the final answer.
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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

Based on what I heard from people in my ADN program (in MA), she may be able to take the LPN boards in New Hampshire. The OP should contact the NH BON.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Based on what I heard from people in my ADN program (in MA), she may be able to take the LPN boards in New Hampshire. The OP should contact the NH BON.

But it may not be eligible for endorsement to CT so that is something to consider.

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