Working while in the nursing program

[lovedasonanddemi]

Hi everybody,

I have decided that I am going to finish my program for nursing at wayne state for bsn. I am wraping up all my prereqs now so that I can apply for admission. I am wondering is there any real possibility of finding a job in the medical profession right now where I can earn decent money to support myself while I am taking these classes.

I know it will take at least 3 and half years to complete the nursing program in the meantime I will like to gain some experience working in the hospital. I have taken a CNA class and completed thinking that would help me to get a job, but I have not had any luck since I do not have hands on experience I have been turned down repeatedly for work. Should I try volunteering at a hospital? If so where should I start? Right now I'm collecting unemployment but that is only going to last so long. I need work. I was also thinking of maybe going back to the red cross and taking classes for the patient care tech program and maybe that would make me more marketable. Any suggestions would be helpful

[fullofsm1lez]

I took the CNA training through the Red Cross, and applied and got hired at a nursing home. I only worked there for about a month and i kept applying at hospitals and finally got hired at St. Marys in livonia. You could always try there if its not out of your way cause they do hire PCAs without experience.

[777RN, BSN, RN]

Hi!

Although it may be difficult to get into a hospital, many nursing homes still need CNA/CENAs on a regular basis, as there is a lot of turnover in this field. I, too, recently got my CENA certification and got hired, without experience, at a nursing home. You might also consider home health care.

Best of luck to you.

Sincerely,

Wendy