what is the difference between applying for a job and transferring?

at my hospital the difference is night and day!!!! first of all the amount of paper work for transfers only consists of filling out a small request and attaching a resume, whereas outsiders have to submit everything including almost a dozen work references at the time of application. also transfers usually have an inside track.

transfers have the ability to talk to hiring mangers through networking and so he/she does not need to go through hr in the same way that outsiders go through hr. in fact, if a hiring manger wants a transfer he/she can contact hr and let them know that they are hiring you... hr then does the paper work to change your department.

this means that sometimes the transfer does not have to interview for the position or have the necessary experience required. the interview was the informal talk with the hiring manger that is impressed enough with the transfer to hire him/her on the spot or after he/she completes some training at the department's expense. outsiders, on the other hand, must go through a formal interview when all other applicants being considered for the same position go through a formal interview and must be qualified to accept the job. i hope that this explanation helps.

the situation might not sound fair, but it is... this helps the hospital to retain workers, which lowers costs. this is also another reason why i became a nurse extern at the hospital i am going to work for after graduation. gl!

A transfer is a known quantity.

If you have worked anywhere for a while, you have developed a network of people you know in other departments, and a reputation(good, bad or indifferent).

Transfers are already enrolled in hospital benefits, already know the computer system, do not need hospital orientation(unit orientation is a separate thing) and therefore have a few advantages in getting hired over nurses from outside.

when one is already an employee, they usually just submit a bid for the new job and then are interviewed by the manager. if accepted, then the paperwork is submitted to hr for a change in unit/job.

do nurse managers also check references from previous employers?

do nurse managers also check references from previous employers?

in my experience, the answer is no. however, the new hiring manager will check with your current director and hr about your performance and reputation.