Hi there! I'm so excited to have found this site! I hope that someone might be able to help me out. I am going to be graduating from nursing school this may (yayyy!!) and I was wondering--if I find a job that I am interested in now is it too early to apply? Any insight would be GREATLY appreciated! Thankyou!
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Question about job application
Started by Annemarie, Jan 29 2006 06:23 PM
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Posted 29 January 2006 - 06:41 PM
Congratulations!!! And welcome to nursing! In answer to your question, I'd say- go ahead and apply. BUT, as graduation approproaches, you should probably contact your prospective employer again to let them know you're about to be available. The reason I say that is, applications get filed- and then when the facility has an opening, and someone comes in the door to fill out an application, it's often easier to just hire that person than to go back through the files looking at previous applicants. So, you'll want to keep your name out front! You could even call the nurse manager of the unit you're interested in when it's almost graduation time, and talk with her personally. You don't want to seem pushy- but just say "I just wanted to introduce myself, and let you know that I put an application in a few months ago. I'm getting ready to graduate, and wanted to be sure you know that I'm still interested. I appreciate your consideration."
Again, congratulations. You shouldn't have any trouble finding a job. And you're smart for planning ahead, because your whole class will be looking for jobs at graduation time!
Again, congratulations. You shouldn't have any trouble finding a job. And you're smart for planning ahead, because your whole class will be looking for jobs at graduation time!
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Posted 29 January 2006 - 06:45 PM
Thankyou for the fast reply! I appreciate it. The facility I'm applying to posts specific jobs for specific units/jobs/hours as they become available and you apply directly to that unit--therefore I was a little wary to apply early as it seems they want to fill a need now. Does that change your perspective at all...or should I just go for it?? Oooooh, so exciting... 
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Posted 29 January 2006 - 07:44 PM
Hi Annmarie,
Welcome to the site.. I would call the area that you are interested in working and talk to the nurse manager. You could let them know you are graduating and see if it would be ok to apply for a position at this time. So, my advice is to GO FOR IT.......AND WELCOME TO NURSING................................................NAWLINSGIRL
Welcome to the site.. I would call the area that you are interested in working and talk to the nurse manager. You could let them know you are graduating and see if it would be ok to apply for a position at this time. So, my advice is to GO FOR IT.......AND WELCOME TO NURSING................................................NAWLINSGIRL
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 04:29 PM
Congrats and good luck in finding an area that interests you and is enjoyable for you...there are many avenues in nursing and the area I was interested in did not have openings for new grads, so I went another direction. That is the magic of nursing: so many different directions to go in! 
I agree with the others' suggestions...no harm at all in meeting the nurse manager and expressing an interest. Perhaps even ask to volunteeror observe on the unit in some off hours to get the feel of the place. Try to talk to a young nurse on that unit and ask how she feels about her experience there. Many units/nurses appreciate an enthusiastic new grad. One word of warning though: not all units are set up to properly mentor a new grad and you should be proactive in your search. Specifically ask about the training program and how it works. If you get vague answers be concerned. New grads do best in my experience in a larger facility with a dedicated education program supporting them; and can get lost in the shuffle and/or made into scapegoats in systems not setup to support them. Not trying to scare you, I've just seen some sad outcomes when new grads are placed in areas that aren't committed to helping them succeed.
A question I've learned to ask in every interview: is your staff accepting of new staff (and in your case, new grads)? and then ask how you can optimize your success on her unit. Her answers (or vagueness) tell me a lot about the place. I know you are new to this, and you will learn as you go!!
Wishing you the very best...all of us oldtimers were all there where you are now, and some forget that...LOL!!
I agree with the others' suggestions...no harm at all in meeting the nurse manager and expressing an interest. Perhaps even ask to volunteeror observe on the unit in some off hours to get the feel of the place. Try to talk to a young nurse on that unit and ask how she feels about her experience there. Many units/nurses appreciate an enthusiastic new grad. One word of warning though: not all units are set up to properly mentor a new grad and you should be proactive in your search. Specifically ask about the training program and how it works. If you get vague answers be concerned. New grads do best in my experience in a larger facility with a dedicated education program supporting them; and can get lost in the shuffle and/or made into scapegoats in systems not setup to support them. Not trying to scare you, I've just seen some sad outcomes when new grads are placed in areas that aren't committed to helping them succeed.
A question I've learned to ask in every interview: is your staff accepting of new staff (and in your case, new grads)? and then ask how you can optimize your success on her unit. Her answers (or vagueness) tell me a lot about the place. I know you are new to this, and you will learn as you go!!
Wishing you the very best...all of us oldtimers were all there where you are now, and some forget that...LOL!!
Success is the best revenge.
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