Published Mar 12, 2012
Twinmom06, ASN, APN
1,171 Posts
I applied for an STNA job at a specific hospital I want to work at after graduation, so in the hopes of getting a foot in the door I applied and interviewed back in November, but they couldn't accommodate my school schedule, but the charge nurse (ICU) did express her disappointment that they couldn't hire me. I also applied for an externship in this same hospital for this upcoming summer, and I haven't been contacted yet for an interview (I received an email from the recruiter and they are working on getting an interview schedule together) so I know its upcoming....
aaaaannnnnyway - today I got a voicemail while in class from the ICU step-down unit wanting to interview me again for a per-diem position (yahoo!)
so now the question is when I interview for the per-diem position, do I also mention that I applied for the externship? The externship would be for OB, but I'm not adverse to working in ANY unit - and for the summer would be ok with doing both - but do I keep my mouth shut or do I tell them and cross my fingers that it won't conflict with each other...
thanks for advice!
Been there,done that, ASN, RN
7,241 Posts
Congratulations on obtaining two interviews.
You must be forthright and honest during them. I cannot see a downside to this.
You have two areas interested in you.. let them fight it our for you!
thanks - I should mention also that the externship position could lead to a permanent per diem on OB (my true passion)...
I figured I should be honest - I'm going to have to work full time for the summer anyway - why not check out a few different units!