opinions about this..for a job

[direw0lf, BSN]

I have an ex-aunt (she divorced my uncle) who has been a long time RN floor manager. I am friendly with her kids still and they say she asks how I'm doing all the time but I haven't spoken to her or seen her in a long while.

I wondered if it would be appropriate or even helpful at all if I contacted her to request her assistance in my job hunt. She's the only nurse I know on a level besides teacher and she works in a hospital affiliated with my school but it's hard to get in.

Would love feedback. My finals will be over next week so I'm eager to start somewhere!

[Shagce1]

It sounds like as good of a place to start as any.

[Lev, MSN, RN, NP]

It would be appropriate and probably will be helpful. Count yourself lucky to have this connection.

[KelRN215, BSN, RN]

She's still your cousins' mother. I don't see a problem with it. Use any and every connection you have.

ETA: I keep in touch with one of my ex-aunts. She is my father's brother's ex-wife. I speak to neither my father or his brother, but I'm totally cool with my former aunt. We share a dislike of the same people.

[Xlorgguss]

Go for it! Worst case scenario nothing comes from it. Best case scenario you get a job. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

[caliotter3]

She can always say no, she can't help, or yes, she can, and you are ahead. You are ahead even more if you develop a relationship with your relatives for the future. You never know what may come out of it.