How can I get a nursing job in massachusetts if I am a senior in high school soon to be college freshman?
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Actually, the best thing would be to become a CNA or certified nursing assistant. Sometimes hospitals will take you and certify you there. You could also try being a PCA or personal care attendant. If you are interesting in going into nursing I would encourage you to get some hands on patient experience since it is usually a lot different than people expect. Stocking shelves is a lot different than draining urine from a catheter bag...you get what I mean? You might be better off getting a job at a Long Term Care facility or nursing home, they usually need more help than the hospitals. Go to your locate hospitals website and contact human resources.
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The only way to get in right out of high school is to apply for the clerical positions.  Even part time working in the recreation department. Try working there as a part time intern.
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If you are in the United States, there are many two-year programs that qualify their graduates to take the state boards for registered nurses. These programs are generally offered by community colleges.\n\ns
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I have seen ads in my local paper for hospitals willing to pay tuition.  Nursing is a critical shortage in almost every state.  Do some research and see if you have a local hospital that is willing to pay for your education in exchange for your loyalty when you graduate.
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well find the school in your area that has a nursing program.  GO in and tell them your interested in attending but don't know what you need to do.  They will tell you everything you need to know and even help you with getting the loans you need, unless they are jerks, then find another school.  Ask them every question you have, they do this as there job.\n\ngood luck, its a good choice I always see places looking for nurisng help!
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Go talk to a counselor at your local college or nursing school.  They can tell you where to start.  Some nursing programs take some time to get in to, but you could be studying the basics while waiting to get into the program of your choice.  Good luck.  It is a rewarding job.
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Go to your local hospital, nursing homes, etc. and tell them that you would like to volunteer to get some experience and references for your nursing school. Some hospitals would love to have volunteers, and some wouldn't. They will let you know.
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Depends where you live, if you live in a metro area you can try a staffing firm that places LPNs and also try hospitals. If you are picky about where you work you can try a nursing home. If you don't want to actively go out and search for a job compose a resume and post it on job.com and similar sites.
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Hi, I am a nurse at a long term care facility. The best way to go about it is, go through the phone book, and call the nursing homes in your area, ask for the aide supervisor and ask if there are any classes scheduled in the future, Most of the time, they will enroll you in the class and then if you want to work there they will hire you or you can just pay for the class, its not expensive.Good luck...
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A friend of mine just completed the MA program at my school & is having the same problem. She says the college placed her in a position that led to nowhere. I suggested to go to an employment agency that specializes in health care. She found a temp. position in weeks. Time will tell if it works though...
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contact a local community collage or trade school.... what I did tho is I went to nurseing homes, so many are so under staffed that they will pay your way through the class.
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A year but I'm also planning on  going to go to an out of state in Massachusetts school. It sure is hard finding money to go. But sometimes some states require that you show proof that after you graduate that you plan to still reside in that state. Also some states require that you show that you are financially independent from your parents. Schools have wised up and have made it harder for students to get residency status just so they can reduce the cost of their education. It really sucks. Also if the school you are going to is in a neighboring state then the school might let you pay in state tuition you have to ask though! \n\nGood luck!
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A lot depends on how close to graduation you are.\nIf you are two semester or less, finish the health admin.\nthis will allow you to work in a hospital.\nYou can then work toward the RN.\nIf you are just starting the health admin then change to RN and follow your heart.\nFollow your heart either way!
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Can't you get financial aid?  I go to a public university in NC, and live on campus which hikes the price, and about 1/3 of my aid comes from grants about the rest from stafford loans.  \n\nYou can always go to community college first, where you'll also be eligible for financial aid, and it is a LOT cheaper.  You can then transfer and get a semester or two taken out towards your degree.  If you can you should try to graduate in 3 or 3.5 years.  It's not that hard to do, but if you plan well, you can save yourself lots of money.\n\nAlso, make sure you know what you want to major in before you go.  If you change your major a bunch of times you can prolong your stay.  You should also ask yourself is college worth going through?  A lot of community college degrees like nursing will get you a job before a B.A. in History will.
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You need to go to nursing school. They usually have mother/baby classes in nursing school. You need to have a strong science,chemistry,and math background. Good luck.You dont have to go to college before nursing school. You can be accepted to a university that has a nursing program or go to a community college that has the program.You don't have to get an associates degree at a community college unless you aren't accepted to a 4 year school.
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It's hard to get into Nursing schools ANYWHERE because, even though there is a need for more nurses, there are also standards for the field to consider:\n\n1. The entry requirements are national, with only a few variations from college to college.  Those are not negotiable because of field expectations.  If you screw off in class and don't perform up to expectations, they will assume that is how you will perform on a ward.  In matters of life and death, they do not want to gamble.\n\n2. Because a Nursing degree practically means job security and higher than average pay, MANY people want to become nurses!  Also consider that a quality education - just as serious as the entry requirements - means that the scale of the program has population limits.  That means competition!  Sorry, but rumors that higher education is communist are BOGUS.  If you don't work hard, the hard workers will eat your lunch.  Good luck!\n\nIf you screwed off and have a lower GPA, your best bet is to transfer - but only after you have confirmed that your old GPA will not follow and haunt you.  Even in that situation you will still need to prove your academic ability and resolve, but someone somewhere will eventually accept you if you are able and determined to become a nurse.\n\nI advised nursing students for three years now and I feel the pain of defeat from my students on a regular basis because less than half actually make it in from the pre-nursing program.\n\nThat said, work hard and good luck!
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Have You started nursing school yet?  If so talk with Hospital, state and Fed Gov some of them have programs that will pay for your schooling, but you will have to contract with them to work for them after finishing school.