Nursing student applying for CMA do I even have a chance?

There is a job opening in my area for a CMA or an LPN. I would love to have this job... perfect hours while attending nursing school and great experience, although I do not have my LPN or CMA. I do, however, have my CNA/HHA and a previous college degree (business). Will I even be considered for this job? Is it something that can be trained for on site? Please excuse my naivety... I am still learning. Any additional information would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!
I don't think so. You need to be a CMA or LPN to be considered for the job...meaning you must have a certificate or license. Just because your a nursing student doesn't mean you can qualify for these position. I am also a nursing student and I work as a MA. I had to provide my employer with my certificate for the position. But who knows maybe if you knew someone that could make exceptions then hey!

No you would need to be CMA or an LPN to get the job.

I work in a hospital as a nursing assistant. My job specifically stated it wanted nursing students.

You never know. Good luck!

You'll never know until you apply. Were it me, I'd go for it.

Apply for it. I was an MA and was never trained as such - I was trained as a CNA and worked inpatient for 2 years before applying for the MA job - it was through the hospital system where I worked.

To apply for an LPN position, you have to actually graduate from a Practical Nursing program and/or passed the NCLEX to be licensed.

If the job duties are mainly that of a CMA, not an LPN, you could do it if they didn't mind training you. They may have included the LPN in the description to get a bigger pool of applicants. I've heard of a lot of MA's being trained on the job. Unless this employer specifically wants someone who is certified.It couldn't hurt to apply.