so i just wanted to share my good news!!! i applied for an externship at the hospital that i am a tech for...there are 20 spots and they interviewed 60 students so i really thought my chances were slim ESPECIALLY since i chose the NICU ( a popular area for externs) and critical care areas for the unit to work on... and while my grades are good, i do not make straight A's. on top of it all, i thought my interview could have went a lot better.well i got a phone call yesterday to say that I GOT IT!!!!! :) and not only did i get the externship but i got it in the NICU which was my #1 choice and my dream!!!!!! i am still in shock..i can't believe this summer i will be spending 10 weeks with a nurse working in the NICU. i am beyond thrilled and i get paid, which is a definite bonus because i would have accepted the position without pay because it means THAT much to me. i feel like all the hard work i have put in is FINALLY paying off..i am doing well in school and now i am getting my foot in the door in the NICU. i can only hope this experience goes well and maybe they will offer me a tech or an RN position at the end (ahhh!! fingers crossed!!!!)THANKS FOR ALL THE ADVICE ALLNURSES AND GOOD LUCK NURSING FAMILY :)
CBsMommy 825 Posts Apr 2, 2011 Congrats! I too got the externship that I applied for and have been working for the last 3 weeks! It's been such a great learning experience! Congrats again! I'm sure you will do great!
2011NursingStudent 346 Posts Apr 2, 2011 Congrats, what an awesome story!!!!!! Sounds like you worked hard for it!!!!!!!
allnurses Guide Nurse SMS, MSN, RN 2 Articles; 6,840 Posts Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development. Has 12 years experience. Apr 3, 2011 What a wonderful opportunity! Congratulations!
exit96 425 Posts Specializes in RN. Has 3 years experience. Apr 3, 2011 That's great!!! I missed applying for an externship by 1 stinking day! The night befoer the deadline I looked online and seen that I had to have some instructor references and that left me with not time to do so :-( HAPPY for you though! Congrats!!
sophie<3 307 Posts Has 4 years experience. Apr 3, 2011 thanks everyone :) i don't think it will feel real until the first day i step in the NICU! and exit96- so sorry you missed the deadline! schools really should advertise the programs more to students because i know a lot of people missed out
