Fustrated and looking for helpful tips!

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Hello everyone,

I want to make this a breif as possible. I am so fustrated with my situation. I am 3 months away from my 2 year mark on a telemetry unit and my dream of landing an ED position is still far from my reach. I cant seem to get a call back and im getting annoyed. Most recently my friend who is a male with 8 months experience landed a transfer into the ED. Im happy for him but i do have sour grapse. I am an ADN 4 months away from finishing my BSN. Could not having your BSN really be what is holding me back or could there be something else. i get calll backs for tele but not ED.

I would love anyone helpful tips on what i should be doing to get into the ED.

Thank you in advacne,

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Specializes in Cardio-Pulmonary; Med-Surg; Private Duty.

I have no clue what criteria they use in your system, but you might want to check your spelling on your applications and in your documentation (if that's something they look at). If I were a nurse manager with nothing else to go on, I would take a competent communicator over someone who can't demonstrate enough attention to detail to punctuate, capitalize, and spell simple words properly.

You might also ask your current manager/charge for input -- is there something missing in your clinical skills that is holding them back from giving you a reference to the ED?

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Specializes in ICU.

Agree with the above poster. And just curious- why are you applying for tele positions if you want to move to ED?

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How are your evaluations? Have you done anything on your current unit to set yourself apart from the other nurses on the unit? Consider getting ED required certificiations such as ACLS, PALS on your own. This would show that you are serious about wanting to be an ED nurse. If you hospital allows it, can you arrange to float or shadow to the ED for a shift or two on your own time... see what they do, make some personal contacts. ED is an extremely desirable place to work and competition is keen - find out what they are looking for. You didn't say if you were applying for an in-house transfer or as a new ED employee in another facility. BSN is great but good clinical judgment and skills are highly rated.

A reputation as a team player, good communicator and problem solver will serve you well and references/recommendations.

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Specializes in ER.

I have been involved with the hiring on our unit for the past year, we prefer previous ER or EMS experience, can you volunteer for EMS work in your area to get some ER experience???

Another idea would be to see if the ER Director for the ER you are looking at would meet with you. You could explain your desire to work in the ER and ask them what steps you could take to make it happen. It would show initiative and might get you some answers.

Good Luck!!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Although you don't know his exact resume and he may have other qualifications for the ED such as EMS experience. As much as I hesitate to say it......It's nice to have males in the ED.

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Another idea would be to see if the ER Director for the ER you are looking at would meet with you. You could explain your desire to work in the ER and ask them what steps you could take to make it happen. It would show initiative and might get you some answers.

Good Luck!!

Great advice, in my opinion! I worked a year on a cardiac telemetry floor before switching to the ED. Showing desire, initiative, and knowledge is beneficial!!

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