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Asking professors for references

Is this done? Is it kosher? And if it is done, is it best approached through email (so as not to put them on the spot) or in person?

Finally, when is the best time to do this? For example, do I wait until I'm applying for jobs (eight weeks until graduation) or can I ask now to get references to have in my portfolio?

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    Yes you can. Email the professor and give plenty of time for a reference

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    I did this. I emailed an instructor and asked, she wrote a nice email back to me. My references all had to fill out an email from a third party site and she completed hers very promptly.

    I don't know if there's a best time, I did it when I was actively applying for jobs. You could explain in your email(or whatever communication you decide on) what your plans are. Hopefully you're asking an instructor you've gotten to know pretty well, I think then they are happy to help you get started on finding a job.

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    That's correct I had written recommendation letters for the RN new grad program and filled out 3rd party information. Fortunately my students got their 1st RN gig. Hope this helps you out.

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    I have asked for letters of rec from my instructors at the conclusion of clinical, and usually following the 1:1 final clincal evaluation. I've had instructors tell me to text or call them, which is very generous of them!

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