Can knowing an RN/LPN on a floor help get you a job?

[mell260]

my dream job is at a neuro floor and i'm wondering if knowing a nurse on that floor could help in any way to land a job there? could they potentially talk to the floor manager who does the hiring and put in a good word for you or are hiring managers strictly not allowed to use bias in who they choose? i know on applications it sometimes asks if you have any family that works there, but can a friend help?

[Dalzac, LPN, LVN, RN]

Every job I have ever had came from knowing someone. Even my first job as a CCU tech.

[anotherone, BSN, RN]

It can help if the nurse has a good reputation or is friends with the manager. Keep in mind, though, that not everyone is willing to put their reputation/relationship with management on the line for you, esp if you are a new grad or have no experience in that type of nursing. I have refused to do it for many people because I have never worked with them and do not want to be associated with anyone should the manger not like them, or the nurse not fit into the unit.