working as nurse tech while in acc. 2nd degree

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Hi,

I'm in a BSN 2nd degree pgm. Starting in Sept I would be able to work as a nurse tech. I have a wide variety of hospitals within driving range (U of M, Henry Ford, Providence, Beaumont, St. Joes). Does anyone know if nurse tech jobs are pretty easy to come by? And does it matter which hospital you do them in? I am looking to get a job in an ICU when I finish school and know that sometimes they want you to have some hospital experience to go into the ICU. Any suggestions/thoughts would be welcome.;)

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Specializes in Adult Acute Care Medicine.

Hi, I am a new grad/nurse. I work at U of M. I HIGHLY recommend this hospital. It is not "easy" to get in here...but SOOOO worth it. I would suggest coming to the hospital with your resume, and visiting units/managers you are interested in......yes there is an online application...but I would go in person. Yes that may take some guts, to just walk up and say "I want to work here"....but I bet you'd get the job, and awesome experience/benefits/opportunities.

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I just finished at Oakland U accel program and all 39 of us graduated (no drop outs, no flunk outs) this past June. I recall that maybe 6 worked as nurse tecks. Their hospitals were kind to work with their schedules. A number of us had other jobs (resp teck, tennis officiating, volley ball coach and more). It can be done but you need to be really focused and motivated. The reward for being a nurse teck is first consideration for a job at that hospital when you graduate, extra experience with the medical field to help you in your class and clinical work, and probably a better chance of working at a different hospital due to your experience. If you struggle too much in your initial studies (you cant work as a nurse teck til you finish med/surg I), you will know that is not for you.

Send your resumes in on-line, or visit job fairs at your school or area hospitals, or just shadow or call human resources to get started.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Thanks for replying to both of you. I am going to look into the hospitals around my house and see what is available.

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If you want to work in ICu pick a hospital that takes students from your program into the ICU for the final 140-170 hours preceptorship experience. And also check to see if they hire directly into ICU... It is most important to do your homework about those 2 points. Then get hired as a nurse teck and you will be happy

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