should I ask for LOR in person or via email?

[nooneelse]

I've graduated for a year from nursing school. I am planning on asking for LOR from few of my past clinical instructor I had anywhere from 1 - 3 years ago. I plan on using the LOR to bring with me to job interviews. Though I haven't been keeping in touch with them, I think they'll remember me when they see me. I was an A student, hard working, quiet in clinical but they always had good impression & final eval for me.

I was wondering if I should drop by in their office hour, or just ask it via email? would it be too blunt to just visit them? I'm sure they'd be happy to see me, but I mean the asking for LOR part.. would they find it annoying?

If email - how and what should I write the email? since it's been a long time since we last talked.

and is 4 - 6 weeks enough time for writing a good LOR - I'm not in a hurry of getting them, just thought it'd be helpful to have with during interview.

[caliotter3]

If you live nearby, I would go in person. I would not use an email for the initial request (ok for followup) unless you are not able to meet up with the person. Seems more respectful to ask in person. Also, it should help to get a positive response. Good luck.