How do I ask for multiple recommendation letters?

[A980]

I am applying to 3 different nurse residency programs, and two of them require me to submit an actual recommendation letter along with the application, and one hospital just requires me to write their contact so that they can send a survey to them after the application is reviewed.

I am trying to ask one of my instructors if she could write a recommendation letter for me and possibly complete the recommendation survey for the last hospital. Should I include in the email that I am wanting to apply for A hospital and B hospital and would appreciate it if she can write a letter for me? I wasn't sure how to word it politely while not being so needy ?Also, is it helpful to attach a resume? 

How did everyone ask for a recommendation letter? Also, I know a lot of people who apply to multiple hospitals at once; did you have to ask for a separate hospital-specific letter every time? Thank you in advance!

 

Thank you so much!

[ERArmyRNND]

I think you can ask for one general recommendation. Find someone who has a positive, supportive attitude and will give you a good recommendation.

[psu_213, BSN, RN]

I guess that as a clinical instructor, she has been asked before for letters of rec, so I don't think that asking is 'needy.'

I would go to her in person rather than asking via email.  Compliment here without being fake/sappy ("I've always appreciated being in your group for clinicals," or whatever).  Give her anything for the residency program (where to send it, a form they may have, etc.), and ask her if there is anything else you can get for her (she may ask for a resume or a letter with your intentions for the programs(s), etc.).

A few weeks later, write her a personalized thank you note (I think cards work better than e-mail for this) whether or not you get into the residency program.

[londonflo]

As a faculty member, they are used to writing letters of recommendation for a first job.  It is part of being an educator. 

[HiddenAngels]

The best thing to do is get them to do a basic recommendation letter that’s not addressed to anyone specific. That way you can send out multiple.

[xbananachipsx, BSN, RN]

this is how I ask for letters of rec:

I would start by thanking them for being amazing mentors. Then ask if they’d be willing to write a letter of recommendation. Definitely state which hospitals you’ll be applying to and for what specialty/unit. Let them know the format in which they’ll have to submit their letter of rec: most places will ask for their email and send a link on how to do it as you mentioned. Also ask them how you’d be able to support them in writing the letter of rec - some people have asked me to write it and send the draft to them and they can do the rest.

Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions. I prefer email as I actually don’t like the PM system here LOL [email protected]