Volunteering for a healthcare or disaster relief provider is a great way to show your commitment to nursing. Explore opportunities at local health clinics, hospitals, or long-term care facilities. You can also look at volunteer openings at larger organizations like Doctors Without Borders, the American Red Cross, or AmeriCares. Working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) is another way to make your application stand out. The requirements can take as little as a few months to complete. Getting hands-on experience as a CNA helps prepare you for a career in healthcare. Plus, you can offset the costs of nursing school with the pay you earn in CNA jobs.