Entry-level positions for aspiring Registered Nurses at Providence Saint Joseph
For undergraduate students considering a nursing career, Cassandra, a Registered Nurse, suggests exploring roles like Certified Nursing Assistants ("you can get a sneak peek of a nurse's day") or monitor technicians, which offer "patient care background" and "get your foot in the door" at a specific medical facility, providing valuable experience before or during nursing school.
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Cassandra Ritter
Registered Nurse
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Glendale Community College, California State University, San Marcos , 2010
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Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions such as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and monitor technicians offer valuable experience in hospital settings and provide a glimpse into the daily routine of a registered nurse.
2. Working as a CNA or monitor technician can help aspiring nurses familiarize themselves with patient care and hospital environments, potentially aiding in future job applications.
3. These nursing-adjacent roles can be pursued before or during nursing school, providing practical experience and strengthening resumes for new graduate nurses.
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What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
In an acute care hospital setting, there are various technician roles that prospective students can apply for. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are one such option.
While not directly entry-level nursing positions, working as a CNA offers a valuable preview of nursing. You'll work alongside nurses and assist patients, gaining insight into a nurse's daily routine.
There are often short certification programs or vocational schools available to become a CNA.
Another option is a monitor technician role. This is relevant for floors requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.
Becoming a monitor technician involves taking a class and passing some tests to get certified. Monitor techs work in a hospital setting, observing patient heart rhythms on monitors.
This role allows you to familiarize yourself with cardiac monitoring and can be pursued while taking nursing classes.
These positions are nursing-adjacent, not direct registered nurse roles, but can provide a good understanding of the field. They can also help you gain experience and get your foot in the door at a medical facility.
This patient care background can be beneficial when applying for new graduate nurse positions. These are roles a prospective nursing student could explore before or during nursing school.
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