Can't get reference in time?

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Hi everyone. I just wanted to hear some feedback. I am graduating from my ADN program next month and after putting in many applications, I have officially scored my first interview! It is for a PCU/telemetry new grad residency position.

The recruiter emailed me on Thursday with times for an interview and I set it up for April 4th at 11:30. My problem is after I set the time and date she requested that I send a link to 2 of my clinical instructors to fill out a quick reference form prior to the interview. I sent the link to 4 instructors that I am in good standing with just in case. Well, I have only heard back from 1 instructor which is the one from my ICU rotation. We are on spring break now and it was also a holiday weekend so I am sure that has played a role in the delay.

My question is what should I do if I do not get 1 of the other 3 instructors reference before Wednesday?

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

The only person who can answer that is the recruiter. Why don't you just call and ask?

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Yes, I should probably do that. I have never dealt with HR before and I don't want to mess up this potential opportunity. Thank you.

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Right after this post I got a response lol!

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics.
Hi everyone. I just wanted to hear some feedback. I am graduating from my ADN program next month and after putting in many applications, I have officially scored my first interview! It is for a PCU/telemetry new grad residency position.

The recruiter emailed me on Thursday with times for an interview and I set it up for April 4th at 11:30. My problem is after I set the time and date she requested that I send a link to 2 of my clinical instructors to fill out a quick reference form prior to the interview. I sent the link to 4 instructors that I am in good standing with just in case. Well, I have only heard back from 1 instructor which is the one from my ICU rotation. We are on spring break now and it was also a holiday weekend so I am sure that has played a role in the delay.

My question is what should I do if I do not get 1 of the other 3 instructors reference before Wednesday?

O.k. now this is where you are going to utilize your Critical Thinking Skills.

You've heard from one, you need one more. You've notified 4. So the next step is.......?

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Good luck today!

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