How to get myself more interviews...

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I have worked in a very specific office based industry for 15 years. i love the work, but the job itself won't work with my FNP schooling schedule. i find myself needing to go back to a bedside nursing job because it works with my school schedule AND provides the benefits that i carry for my family.

i have applied for several positions, had a couple of interviews and am very well received. the managers are generally pleased with my interview answers and i have been told that i have strong critical thinking stills, decision making skills, etc. i have had four interviews and one offer, which i turned down because it was listed as a full time but they only offered PRN and i need benefits.

however, it is getting to the point in time where i really NEED to secure a role and train and get comfortable before my chaotic school year begins in the fall.

i have a REALLY strong resume, but i just can't seem to get any good interviews right now. i am most comfortable in one specialty of nursing, but wondering if i should just completely open myself up to all possibilities. however, again, i have been out of the field for a while so I'm just not sure.

Anybody have any ideas, suggestions, etc? I am humble and will consider ALL suggestions and criticisms...

THANK YOU!!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Are you informing potential employers of your educational plan/goal? If so, this may be holding you back. Hiring managers are not keen to hire anyone that is only seeking a temporary gig, particularly if they're going to have to provide significant amounts of orientation and training. You may want to be less transparent. Another tactic would be to try to land a weekends-only gig, which would probably work with your educational schedule. Although there are far fewer formal positions (e.g., Baylor Plan), it's not uncommon for managers to have informal scheduling agreements with staff who are willing to work every weekend.

Best of luck to you on your NP studies!!

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Specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.

I think your idea of being open to working in any/all area of nursing is good, because it widens your possibilities. Call the three managers who did not hire you and respectfully ask if they would give you feedback on your interview, to help you in your Job Search.

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Thank you both for the suggestions! I will certainly call the other managers for feedback.

As far as informing of my future plans, I have listed on my resume that I am a current grad student, but no further details. School will take me two more years from now, plus a few months to prepare for boards, so I would work around 26-29 months.

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