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Specializes in CVICU and Trauma.

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A week ago I received a call from the manager of a unit I have been trying to get onto for a very long time. RNs just don't leave this unit so I had to wait forever for an opening. I was driving when I received the call so he asked if I would like to call him back when I'm out of the car and we would set something up. I called him back the same day (left voicemail) and followed up with an email 3 days later. I have still not heard anything. I have not seen him in his office at all this week, but we also work different shifts.

Should I send another email? Voicemail? What's too much and what's not enough? I REALLY want this! I don't want to offend if he is just really busy or having a family issue right now. Not sure how to respectfully proceed. I'm probably just overanalyzing the situation :unsure:

Any thoughts?

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Specializes in ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg.

I would let him get back to me, or show up in person. Usually when one mode of communication doesn't work, I try a different one. I figure if someone calls and I can't talk they should be willing to call me back. If not, there is something wrong with them or they needed to fill the spot ASAP and picked someone else. I would never take a call when driving, so I wouldn't have picked up either. It is out of your control at this point.

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No harm in showing up in person. Or to call the clerk of the unit, and ask if the person is on the unit. Sometimes they can give you the "he's on vacation" or "in a meeting" and when would be best to call back. However, if you work different shifts, I would go in person when he is usually working.

Good luck

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I'd also head in at this point. Nothing like showing up to make it known that you're really interested.

All the best!

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Specializes in CVICU and Trauma.

THANK YOU amzyRN, jadelpn, SoldierNurse22!!!!!!!!!!!

I took the advice and went by his office. As it turns out, he had been extremely swamped with staffing issues and had several RNs give notice all at the same time. He offered me an impromptu interview on the spot, which saved me from the dreaded "panel interview"!! Two days later I received an offer letter! I start in 2 weeks!

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Specializes in Emergency Department; Neonatal ICU.
THANK YOU amzyRN, jadelpn, SoldierNurse22!!!!!!!!!!!

I took the advice and went by his office. As it turns out, he had been extremely swamped with staffing issues and had several RNs give notice all at the same time. He offered me an impromptu interview on the spot, which saved me from the dreaded "panel interview"!! Two days later I received an offer letter! I start in 2 weeks!

Congratulations :)

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Specializes in Gerontology RN-BC and FNP MSN student.

Congratulations!

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Congrats! :up::up::up:

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Specializes in psychiatric.

That's AWESOME!

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Yay, congrats! What type of unit is it?

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