Loane Réal had no idea at all about this training to become a nurse existed when she applied to Parcoursup. “I had set all IFSI [instituts de formation en soins infirmiers] from New Aquitaine with wishesShe says, and only after looking closely did I recognize this possibility here. » This is the Bordeaux Nord Aquitaine Vocational Training Center. Since 2021, The facility welcomes first-year nursing trainees. Only a few institutions allow part-time studies in this training phase. In other IFSIs, it always starts in the second year when the student has obtained his Nursing Assistant Diploma. Loane, 20, therefore began her training at the Bordeaux-Rive Droite polyclinic in September 2022.

In addition to the theory courses and internships included in her IFSI program, the young woman reserves her vacation at the polyclinic. In the first year, the student limited himself to administrative tasks or accompanying stretcher bearers. This year she can finally “practice” with her nursing assistant diploma. “I don’t do nursing because I’m not allowed to, but I care about the hygiene and well-being of patients. » Loane assures him that this experience will allow him to gain confidence. During technical care, she can ask the nursing staff questions. “After completing an internship, I feel much more comfortable. » The loan receives an average of 975 euros per month.

If she discovered this possibility shortly before starting school, it is because the learning is not yet complete “Pretty unknownexplains Sylvie Hivert, head of the Apprenticeship Training Center (CFA) Private Hospitalization Training in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. For some students, working half of the school holidays can be a hindrance ». The system has become increasingly popular since the apprenticeship reform in 2018. “Our workforce has tripled in four years”, specifies Véronique Leone, general director of the first CFA in France specialized in nursing professions, based in Marseille. The number of trainees at the center rose from 300 to 1,000 between 2020 and 2024, all professions combined.

“It’s more interesting than McDonald’s”

“Part-time study allows you to become an integral part of a department and get to know your colleagues”, defends Sylvie Hivert. The structure includes 130 contracts for nursing apprentices. “One of the reasons why young people are interested in training is the salary”says Véronique Leone. Young people are paid according to their age and year of study in a field they know. “It’s much more financially attractive than McDonald’s.”She says.

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