Recommendations

Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN · Mar 23, 2016

I'm naturally that way too. The thing is with nursing, it's a skill you'll need. We have to advocate for our pts, we have to delegate (which as a CNA you're well aware of), depending on the setting sometimes we have to suggest things to the provider...say you're working a weekend in LTC and the on-call doesn't know that resident from Adam. If it feels awkward, you jusg need to practice as with any other skill.

For things like this, it's best to get to the point and ask: "I'm applying to nursing school in the fall. Would you be willing to write a letter of recommendation?"

smartassmommy · Mar 30, 2016

I actually have advocated for my patients. I'm better at speaking up for others than for myself.

Farawyn · Mar 30, 2016

I actually have advocated for my patients. I'm better at speaking up for others than for myself.

Well, sassyass, there's no time like the present to learn! :woot:

Pick an RN you like, and perhaps the NM or one of the docs.

Unless you are not in good standing at work, I've rarely seen this request turned down.

I personally have written many letters of recommendation for MAs, CNAs and LPNs, and I considered it an honor I was asked, and wrote a kickass letter each time.

Good luck! Let us know!

MedicFireRN · Mar 30, 2016

I personally have written many letters of recommendation for MAs, CNAs and LPNs, and I considered it an honor I was asked, and wrote a kickass letter each time.

This! I am always honored when a co-worker asks me for a LOR or to be a reference. It says a lot about what they think of me as a person and as a coworker.

I'm always honest, but I'm the kind of person that you'd know if you probably wouldn't get a good LOR from me. I can pick out good attributes in anyone who is trying to do their best. I would think that if you have a good reputation you'd have no issues getting your LORs