Any RN's willing to help out??

bill4745, RN · Apr 23, 2012

I empathize with your situation, but how could you possibly expect someone who does not know you to write a letter of recommendation? What would you tell the school when they ask what your relationship is with the writer of the letter?

Altra, BSN, RN · Apr 23, 2012

What about any nurses in the offices of the physicians you and/or your family see? Your kid(s)' school nurses? Can you ask any of your professors if they know someone who might be willing to meet with you?

dbonilla1170 · Apr 23, 2012

Bill,

I understand your concern and also any nurse I would approach would not know me personally even if I walked into my local doctor's office or hospital. With any letter of recommendation the individual usually provides a letter to the potential reference about themselves in detail and with enough information so that a nurse (in this case) would be able to gather enough information to write a recommendation. It was a question I decided to put out on this board in hopes of getting answers or help. I know that it is a long shot but I am trying all of my options. My child's doctors office does not have any nurses, only physicians and medical assistants. My next step is walking into a local hospital and asking and I am sure that is going to be pretty far fetched as well. Thanks for your responses.

Taffey · Apr 23, 2012

Even though you are busy, I would suggest that you volunteer at a hospital for a couple of weekends if you have time before your application is due. This way you will be able to interact and hopefully meet someone willing to help you.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Apr 23, 2012

Good luck. But as this is an anonymous message board you have no way of knowing whether a poster is who they claim they are. Why not call the admissions office to see if that requirement could be waived as I doubt anyone would be able to write a valid recommendation

KelRN215, BSN, RN · Apr 23, 2012

Bill,
I understand your concern and also any nurse I would approach would not know me personally even if I walked into my local doctor's office or hospital. With any letter of recommendation the individual usually provides a letter to the potential reference about themselves in detail and with enough information so that a nurse (in this case) would be able to gather enough information to write a recommendation. It was a question I decided to put out on this board in hopes of getting answers or help. I know that it is a long shot but I am trying all of my options. My child's doctors office does not have any nurses, only physicians and medical assistants. My next step is walking into a local hospital and asking and I am sure that is going to be pretty far fetched as well. Thanks for your responses.

I have never provided a letter about myself to someone writing a letter of recommendation for me. Why? Because the people recommending me knew me and were able to write their recommendations based on that.

When one writes a letter of recommendation, one puts their reputation and credibility on the line. I don't think you're going to find anyone on here willing to write a recommendation letter for an anonymous person posting on a message board. And I would question the credibility of someone who would.

OCNRN63, RN · Apr 24, 2012

Bill,
I understand your concern and also any nurse I would approach would not know me personally even if I walked into my local doctor's office or hospital. With any letter of recommendation the individual usually provides a letter to the potential reference about themselves in detail and with enough information so that a nurse (in this case) would be able to gather enough information to write a recommendation. It was a question I decided to put out on this board in hopes of getting answers or help. I know that it is a long shot but I am trying all of my options. My child's doctors office does not have any nurses, only physicians and medical assistants. My next step is walking into a local hospital and asking and I am sure that is going to be pretty far fetched as well. Thanks for your responses.

If you walk into a hospital and ask any random nurse passing by for a personal reference, I can guarantee you you'll get a "No" for an answer.

I'm not sure who you can ask since it sounds like you don't know any nurses. Good luck.

Ladybluebell · Apr 24, 2012

Its not really apprpriate to ask strangers on a message board for a recommendation.

Nurse Leigh · Apr 24, 2012

i know this is putting you on the spot, but the following post from another thread has me confused. you say you know many rns willing to write you a recommendation but here you are requesting one from a stranger. also, i cannot help but be frustrated by the whole concept of entry level msn programs. yes, i too have a bachelors degree in another field, but i still earned my adn and have been working as a bedside rn for four years. i am considering applying to a nurse practitioners program in the future, but feel that one of the main "perks", if you will, of seeing a nurse practitioner is their foundation and irreplaceable experience as an rn. i understand not everyone has this point of view, but i felt compelled to comment nonetheless. i guess i just don't understand someone saying they "aspire to be an rn" when they are actually wanting to go straight to nurse practitioner without the true experience of being an rn. regardless, i hope you make the best decision for yourself.

"feb 12 by dbonilla1170 i am beginning to start the application process for a np program this fall 2012, and part of the process is obtaining 2 or more letters of recommendation with at least one being from a np. i have a ba in human development and i am applying for a entry level masters program for fnp. i have volunteered at a local hospital for the past year and have not worked with any np's, only doctors and rn's. i am completely at a loss for how i can obtain a letter of recommendation if i do not know any np's! it is really frustrating because i know many rn's who are willing to write the letter but they are not np's. any advice would be greatly appreciated."

Nascar nurse, ASN, RN · Apr 24, 2012

i know this is putting you on the spot, but the following post from another thread has me confused. you say you know many rns willing to write you a recommendation but here you are requesting one from a stranger. also, i cannot help but be frustrated by the whole concept of entry level msn programs. yes, i too have a bachelors degree in another field, but i still earned my adn and have been working as a bedside rn for four years. i am considering applying to a nurse practitioners program in the future, but feel that one of the main "perks", if you will, of seeing a nurse practitioner is their foundation and irreplaceable experience as an rn. i understand not everyone has this point of view, but i felt compelled to comment nonetheless. i guess i just don't understand someone saying they "aspire to be an rn" when they are actually wanting to go straight to nurse practitioner without the true experience of being an rn. regardless, i hope you make the best decision for yourself.

"feb 12 by dbonilla1170 i am beginning to start the application process for a np program this fall 2012, and part of the process is obtaining 2 or more letters of recommendation with at least one being from a np. i have a ba in human development and i am applying for a entry level masters program for fnp. i have volunteered at a local hospital for the past year and have not worked with any np's, only doctors and rn's. i am completely at a loss for how i can obtain a letter of recommendation if i do not know any np's! it is really frustrating because i know many rn's who are willing to write the letter but they are not np's. any advice would be greatly appreciated."

ummmm.....uh oh! :redlight:

rn/writer, RN · Apr 24, 2012

Asking for a letter of recommendation from strangers is inappropriate and defeats the purpose of those who requested it.