New Grad Wants Er.. Need Some Help

[Italia13 RN]

Hey guys,

I am in my SENIOR year of nursing school, Accepted a Scholarship, so I have a Job right after graduation at a hospital for 2 years. I externed in a local ER over the summer and absolutely LOVED IT, when i compare it to floor nursing I never want to go back to it!! So here is my dilemma, i really want to work in this Hospitals ER, I can request to get an Interview, which they start doing in january, but it doesnt mean I automatically get the job... and If i dont get the Job i want they put me anywhere they need me... So I have some questions as to what I should so... I was thinking Maybe sometime this week going over there and talking to the Nurse manager of the ER.. should I call first or just show up? and what can I do to sell myself better, so I can convince her/him to hire me as a new grad with no experience.. I am not lazy, I am HUNGRY to do anything and everything, i love the quick Flip of helping people getting them in and out, i have a great personality... but what can make me stand out as a NEW grad compared to others... I really want Emergency medicine!!! If anyone can give me some advice It would be greatly appreciated!!!

[SammiLPN2be]

Go after what your heart desires. Worse case scenario you don't get it work on med/surg and reapply for ER in a few mths.. Best case they thought you were great and hire you. Win win situation Good luck

[JulieRN07]

congratulations on being almost done! It is not an easy road. I just finished my nursing program about a month ago. Depending on the level of the ER, it may be difficult to get into without experiance. Have you consitered applying as tech there until you graduate? That can sometimes guarantee a spot when you do become a nurse. Peristance and enthusiasm doesnt hurt either-there can usually be an exception to the rules.

Good luck!!

[Italia13 RN]

Thanks for all your advice guys and I cant wait to graduate!!!!!! MAY 29th cant come soon enough!!!!

[llg, PhD, RN]

I agree about applying for any type of tech postion they might have available. That may help a lot.

Also ... don't just "drop in" and disrupt the nurse manager's schedule. Always be professional and schedule a proper appointment. Since it is too early to actually schedule an actual job interview for an RN position, ask to speak with her about your long term plans for a career as an ER nurse. Ask for her advice on what you should be doing between now and graduation to make yourself the best-prepared new grad possible. It's called an "informatinal interview" and it can give you lots of good information -- as well as give you a chance to be seen by the manager in a very positive light.