Getting my foot in the door

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Specializes in Med/Tele.

Hey guys, I know this post is similar to alot of others but I didn't know if it would get seen or not in the middle of someone else's post :)

Anyways, I graduate with my ADN in May of 2012. I have been a pharm tech for almost 7 years for a retail company. I just took a pharm tech spot at the hospital I wanna work at because it is almost impossible to get on there and everyone has told me they only hire nurses that already work there if that makes sense. I am hoping this will help me by getting to know the nurses and nurse managers. Is there anything I can do to make myself look like a better choice for hire? They have a couple spots open in L&D which is where I wanna be, but they only have PRN right now. I am hoping by the time I graduate they will have something more full time. I would fine with PRN but I doubt they will hire a new grad for that. Any tips or words of wisdom will greatly be appreciated! Thanks

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

Well I don't have any real advice but if you do manage to get your foot in the door just don't leave it there or it's liable to get smashed.:eek:

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Sounds like a good strategy, if they know you, you're good at what you do, keep you're immediate boss happy and get along (help out your fellow work mates), you're bound to win sooner or later.

Don't sweat it either, if you're confident (doesn't mean you know everything, but up front, honest, willing to try, ask questions etc) that'll shine through.

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Since you have a pharm tech job that should help you at least get an interview.

I'm always surprised at the number or nursing students who do not volunteer at hospitals. YES, a job at a hospital is ideal, but in certain places (such as CA) all the hospitals want "1 year experience" for even "entry level" positions. Volunteering is pretty flexible too (4 hours per week usually) and the nurses are incredibly chatty about nursing during down time...well some of them, others can be standoffish.

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Volunteering is a great idea....you should call the OB manager, tell you're a nursing student and you work there, and ask her if you can volunteer any of your time in L&D.

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Specializes in Med/Tele.

Thanks for the advice guys! :)

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