I'd like an RN's Input on Professionalism, please

Nurses Professionalism

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Hello, my name is Tim. I am in the final block of my nursing program at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

I have recently been given an assignment to consult nurse managers, preceptors, and/or working professional nurses, to invite their input, in regards to what is the best way to answer the following question in an interview:

Describe yourself as a professional, and describe your future expectations.

I would greatly appreciate any RN's input!

Thank you so much,

-Tim

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

I suspect that the point of this exercise was to get you out there talking to actual nurses. In person. It takes you out of your comfort zone, and I presume that is the point. Make an appointment for a face to face meeting with nurse managers, NPs, preceptors and bedside nurses. Or, if you're on a nursing unit with your clinicals simply ask to pick their brains during a moment of downtime. Share your goals (you do have some, don't you?) and ask for ways to re-word or refine the statement.

The hardest part is picking up the phone. Good luck getting started.

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Thank you Ruby Vee for the prompt response, motivation, and advice! Yes, this assignment is to help me make connections with hospital management and registered nurses.

I thought I would give allnurses a shot because I have addressed this to local hospitals in my area, but I have not received a response from an RN yet. Also, my clinical rotation does not begin until March, and the assignment is due on March 1st.

I will be more aggressive to get that in person interview!

Thanks again,

-Tim

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Specializes in NICU.

Why wait for responses? Go down to the hospital's cafeteria and offer to buy a nurse a Coke, cookie,etc if they would be willing to talk to you for a few minutes. I wouldn't talk to them for their entire lunch break, unless they are very talkative.

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That is awesome advice, Guy in Babyland! I'm definitely going to do that!

Thank you, sir

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I recommend against that!! Last thing I would want is to be annoyed by anyone on my lunch break. See if there is a careers day or networking event. I think the assignment is a little silly if you're not on prac.

i would answer your assignment question but it seems a little vague. What are my future expectations?.... Of what? I mean technological implications... Or aging or obesity? I'm not sure

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