any jobs if no experience??

I'm thinking about going into nursing. To save money and because I have a family I may attend a community college. What are some jobs I can get in a hospital while attending school. I don't have and any experience. Please help.
Reina,After completing your nursing fundamentals class you can work as a nursing assistant in the hospital setting. In fact, I would strongly advise you do this because it will help set you up for employment as an RN once you have completed your education. I wish I had done this. I am a new RN and despite doing an externship, I am unable to find a job. Don't believe the media hype about the nursing shortage. If I were you, I would look into some of the allied health fields (occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, surgical tech, ultrasound tech, etc.).

Wormie, How long have you been looking for a job? Have you considered working in rural areas? Reason I'm asking is because I'm planning to pursue my BSN next year and want to get a better idea of the job market.

This depends a lot on your area and what sorts of positions are available. At my facility they are currently hiring secretaries, PBX operators, transporters and telemetry techs. None of these positions require any experience and offer on the job training but experience will obviously help you get the job. There are also positions for CNA/PCA but that does require either certification, experience or a portion of nursing school.

Ugoumeh: I have looked for jobs in big cities and rural areas. However, I have mostly confined my search to California, Oregon and the East Coast. I got my interim permit in March and started looking then. I got my official license at the end of May so that is when I started the serious search. I have applied for more than 50 positions. Most of my nursing school friends are also not having any luck.

Wormie: Sorry to hear. I hope you find something soon.

thanks for the ideas

I have been licensed since May. No job as an RN, not even a bite. Thank GOD I have a great paying non-nursing job until I can get a job offer.

Quote from WormieReina,After completing your nursing fundamentals class you can work as a nursing assistant in the hospital setting. In fact, I would strongly advise you do this because it will help set you up for employment as an RN once you have completed your education. I wish I had done this. I am a new RN and despite doing an externship, I am unable to find a job. Don't believe the media hype about the nursing shortage. If I were you, I would look into some of the allied health fields (occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, surgical tech, ultrasound tech, etc.).

Reina, you can also try volunteering at your local hospital while attending school. This would be a good way to get your foot in the door as well.

thanks for the great information