Hey all! I'm kind of a new grad. Graduated in May 2012, been working as a home care nurse since March 2013. Recently I saw a job posting on Craigslist for an ambulatory surgery center that's closer to my home. I had never made a portfolio before, but put one together last night because I REALLY would love to get this job. It includes: my cover letter, resume, RN license, diploma, my malpractice insurance certificate, copies of my drivers license, SS card, and BLS card, and four certificates I got from volunteering for different nursing related things. I also made a packet with all of these and my physical and titters for the interviewer to keep.Can anyone offer me any suggestions as to what else I should include?PS I don't have any letters of reference from former professors, but I have a reference sheet with names and phone numbers.
maxxilla 24 Posts Aug 21, 2013 I was always told not to divulge license number. If you are being seriously considered, they will request soc sec, etc. The risk for identity theft is too great.
maxxilla 24 Posts Aug 21, 2013 Also, if it appears that you are not super cautious with HIPAA-related info, a job in which you will be required to deal with large volumes of patient information may be wary of hiring you. Better to be safe.
maxxilla 24 Posts Aug 22, 2013 Right, but that is copied and placed in your file. Your resume/ portfolio gets passed around to everyone interviewing you, including but not limited to management, co-workers, Administrative staff, etc.I'm just telling you what we were repeatedly told throughout nursing school.
BloomNurseRN, ASN, BSN, RN 1 Article; 722 Posts Specializes in CMSRN. Has 10 years experience. Aug 24, 2013 I was always told not to divulge license number. If you are being seriously considered' date=' they will request soc sec, etc. The risk for identity theft is too great.[/quote']Most states make nursing license numbers available as a part of public record. I know in my state it's extremely easy to find that information so I have no problem with it being out there.
brittyma 24 Posts Aug 26, 2013 Right, but that is copied and placed in your file.Your resume/ portfolio gets passed around to everyone interviewing you, including but not limited to management, co-workers, Administrative staff, etc.I'm just telling you what we were repeatedly told throughout nursing school.In my state, I was never told not to share my license number. In NY you literally can just do a simple google search and find out someone's license number
Not_A_Hat_Person, RN 2,900 Posts Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health. Has 10 years experience. Sep 3, 2013 I was once went to an ALF to get a job application, and they asked for proof that I was eligible to work in the US. I've been asked to bring that to orientation, but I'd never been asked that just to get an application.
maxxilla 24 Posts Sep 4, 2013 Most states make nursing license numbers available as a part of public record. I know in my state it's extremely easy to find that information so I have no problem with it being out there.Right, but having the number is not the same as having a replica of the license. maybe there aren't as many issues with imposters in other states.
brittyma 24 Posts Sep 7, 2013 I've always gone with the notion that if a potential employer specifically asks you to bring something to an interview, you should bring it so that you look prepared to them and take you serious as someone worth hiring.
