I've read a million posts advising how wonderful and great it is to contact the nurse manager of a unit you're interested in .... I've read it shows initiative and interest and helps you to stand out and many people got interviews and jobs this way .... yet I'm still nervous about it!
I applied to a new Grad program and got past the first cut, and then was selected for a prerecorded video interview last Friday, it's been 4 business days and to my understanding ... HR may be connecting unit managers with potential applicants now. I was thinking that since I did the video interview and made it this far in the process, now would be a good time to contact the nurse manager of the nicu (and maybe some other units I'm interested in second) by email. I personally think that's better than calling when she may be busy.
Especially since I'm out of state, I want to make my interest clear. Since I submitted my application materials, some new things have happened and I want a chance to mention them - I have since taken and passed the nclex, my home state license is up, I've initiated the license by endorsement application for the state I applied in, I'm in the process of getting NRP certified, AND have a job offer for the residency program in my home state (I feel like that makes me more "wanted" because I've been chosen for a position here yet I'd choose a position in the out of state hospital in a heartbeat!) Also, my bf who knows a girl who works in the hospital apparently knows the nicu manager and said she would put in a word for me to her and some other important people in the hospital but idk if she ever got a chance or not, but the thought alone was nice.
I think I'm going to email her though! Basically stating that I've applied, done the video interview, express my interest, mention how I am licensed here and initiated the license process for there, and mention I'm in the process of getting NRP certified... should I also mention I have an offer here but would prefer to work there so that I show my serious desire to work for their hospital and unit?
I'm just scared of turning her off if my email is annoying but I've read so many good stories about contacting the nurse manager so I just need reassurance! Haha. And it's hard to just sit at home and not make myself stand out.
Spikey9001, BSN, RN
337 Posts
Don't do it. I did and pretty much black balled myself from ever working at the facility because of it.