So how competitive are nursing and phlebotomy jobs to acquire?

Question

Are the gonna hire you in those fields only if they like you or will your skills mean something here?

oops, I mean only if they like you^

Of course I mean after you acquire the necessary education for these mentioned jobs.

Hiring nurses be honest, have you ever turned someone down just becuase of the way they looked even if they might have had the qualifications?

Answer 1

An RN in almost any job market in the US can get a job. There are some positions which may be more competitive, but that will be based on your experience and how you present yourself at the interview, not whether or not they like you. This city has about 500 RNs graduate per year and approximately 1500 job advertisements for RNs per year in the local media.

In phlebotomy, there is usually a need in many markets, but as the position is part of the education for medical assistants, and they can certify in phlebotomy, there are a lot of applicants in the market. In the city where I live, there are 20 schools which train medical assistants, phlebolomists or both. In the past 2 months there have been 18 jobs for medical assistants and phlebolomist in the same job market.
Since many of those 20 schools teach day and evening classes, and have at least 2 sessions a year, with no less than 25 people per class. There are approximarely 2000 graduates per year applying for 108 jobs. In this market I guess they might have to like you.

Answer 2

I have been a Phlebotomist for over 3 years, and it was surprisingly easy for me to get a job, even without ANY education. I started right out of High School and Applied at BioLife Plasma Services. They basically hired me for my personality and my presence with people,and I've loved it ever since!

So try different Plasma and Blood Donation Centers, because you don't necessarily need the education OR experience.

BUT- if you were planning on going to Nursing school, it takes about 2 years to complete along with your college gen eds, and nurses are in high demand EVERYWHERE and they make like $50,000 to $65,000 their first year at the hospital in my city.

So, GOOD LUCK, and good choice!

Answer 3

Phlebotomy is a great career to get into; I've done it for many years now. I'm planning to become a nurse though, so I'm going to school for that now.

Phlebotomy gives you the segueway into the world of allied health and the confidence and experience that you need to tackle the big obstacles you face dealing with patients.

**Good Luck**

Answer 4

Nursing is in high demand pretty much everywhere. If you have the correct qualifications and experience, your chances are pretty good. Look on http://www.careerbuilder.com and see what they have in your area.