Nursing School Professional Ref, Essay

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Hi everyone, I am about to apply to nursing school for the 2nd time, I need 2 professional references, my question is can they be people that are not in the healthcare field? I ask because I don't know anyone in the field. My second thought is on the essay what should or shouldn't you write about when putting down why you want to become a nurse?

Any thoughts would be great!

Thanks,

Barb (MI):idea:

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You should ask your school regarding the references.

My school said that they wanted either people in the healthcare field or past teachers/professors. If you know *no one* who fits either of these categories, then you have no choice but to just ask someone who can vouch for your character, etc.

I just wrote my essay from my heart. I focused on the positive, all the reasons why I want to be a nurse (there were many). I'd advise you to get a few people to proof read it and give you feedback. I would start by just doing a "brain dump" and just writing, then go back and edit and organize it. You want your passion to come through.

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Thank You, I will do that and hope the 2nd time is a charm!!

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Hi everyone, I am about to apply to nursing school for the 2nd time, I need 2 professional references, my question is can they be people that are not in the healthcare field? I ask because I don't know anyone in the field. My second thought is on the essay what should or shouldn't you write about when putting down why you want to become a nurse?

Any thoughts would be great!

Thanks,

Barb (MI):idea:

One absolute no-no for your essay is talking about money. I was given that piece of information from our schools nursing director. She told me the quickest way to get a letter thrown out is to mention you are in this for the money. They don't want to hear that, at least at my university. They want to know the personal and/or emotional reasons you feel you chose nursing and why you feel you are a good candidate for nursing school and nursing.

As far as the professional letters are ones from someone in or associated with the medical profession. You could, if you have one, get your family physician, eye doctor, dentist to write you a letter saying something. One girl in my nursing class did that because she didn't know anyone in the medical field. It worked for her, she got in! YAY. Just a suggestion for ya.

GOOD LUCK

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If the school doesn't insist on someone in the medical field and you don't know anyone, then a past teacher or even a boss might do. If, for example, you worked the same job for some time, the boss could mention your work ethic, people skills, or whatever else you've shown in that job which would translate well into nursing.

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