In need of some serious advice

litbitblack, ASN, RN · Jan 12, 2009

Some hospitals are cutting jobs and I would think more in that than in nursing. Why do you want to change rather than when you graduate. THat would be the time to go to the hospital. They are still hiring nurses

MarieNHill · Jan 12, 2009

Thank you for the reply. I am trying to get a position in the hospital now not only so that I am more familiar with the enviroment and the termenology. But also I will be able to say that I have already worked in a hospital enviroment when I graduate and apply for a nursing position, this will give me an edge over some others that apply. Plus I am rather exasperated with the job that I am currently at I am running 2 studios by myself and doing 8 other peoples jobs because they layed everyone off but me and one other person.

moinurse · Jan 12, 2009

Marie, It is extremely important that you keep in touch with the people you interview with. A phone call to thank them for the interview and or a card. Call them back after a couple of weeks and ask them if the position that you applied for has been filled and if yes is there anyhting that you did not do that you could do for future reference. Do not give up. You can appy for a per diem position in most hospital and that will give you a "in". Do not give up. You will get a job, you will be a great nurse and keep the faith. :up:

MarieNHill · Jan 17, 2009

As a follow up to "In need of some serious advice" I have applied to a couple positions and have emailed each of the hospitals HR departments to follow up and show that I am interested. So far I have not heard back from them though. I dont know whether to take this as a good sign or a bad sign. I looked on the job statuses that I applied to and they said that they were no longer taking applications but I was still under consideration but I havent heard from them in regards to a interview or anything?! Should I continue to email the hospitals or should I back off and wait for them to reply?

missa4 · Jan 17, 2009

Unit clerk or Registration

Wolfe24 · Jan 17, 2009

Have you applied to a specific school associated with a hospital? If you have or you are planning to, call the school and ask if there's a HR representative that helps students find jobs. Often students will have an advantage over people who apply on the internet and have no connection with the hospital.

Good luck!

moinurse · Jan 17, 2009

:)Marie, You are young and you may find yourself in front of managers who are not taking you seriously. Do you have letters of recommendation from your instructors. That would help a lot. Where do you live? Is there a shortage in your area? Do not give up. Check your resume and see if maybe you need some assistance to get it together. Also, do not call the people back that have ignored you. The best thing to do after an interview is to send them a card to say thank you. It is very hard when you first start working but once you are in an interview you need to sell yourself. What are your strenghts ? Are you caring compassionate? Are you a great communicator? a team player? Be ready to answer questions when you get interviewed. They will ask you "Give us a time when you had a problem with a patient?" If you are new think of a patient when you were a student. They will ask you "What would you do if you see a co-worker doing something illegal?" You need to let them know that ethically you must report it to your supervisor. If they ask you " How do you handle a difficult patient", you must be able to tell them that you take your time to listen and do eveything you can to meet his needs. Look at the people when they speak with you, smile, I know it is hard not to be nervous but tell yourself that you are the best person for the job and convince them that you are. if you feel insecure, they will sense it. Good luck:wink2: