Interviewing for an ambulatory surgery center

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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They had told me to bring my license to my interview

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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.

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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.[/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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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