Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

Preceptor Reference Issues

Hey everyone,

So I have a problem that I've been holding onto for quite a while now. I just finished my final year of the nursing program at Ryerson (CANADA). I was placed in the ER in my first term and LTC Alzheimer's unit in my second year. My preceptor from the LTC facility said she'll give me a reference no problem and my faculty advisor (teacher) also said she's willing to give me a reference. My ER preceptor has yet to respond to at least one of my e-mails (even my "hello, how are you doing" emails)... I feel like her reference would be the most important reference of all because it's from the ER. I can easily get my references from third year + my LTC reference + my teacher reference (the one who passed my clinical terms); however, I feel like if HR looks at my reference and doesn't see an "ER" references he/she might find that fishy. What do you guys think? Advice? Should I be worried that my ER preceptor will prolly not give me a reference. I've been trying to track her down but after 2 emails if she isn't responding then I think that's code for "take a hint" lol

Thanks

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    • Guides

    Not everyone is comfortable with giving a reference, or even knows how to write one. Don't sweat it, you've asked and her nonanswer means she doesn't want to. Better no ref than a halfhearted or pressured one.

    I think the others will be fine. Good luck!

  • Quote
    • Author
    Not everyone is comfortable with giving a reference, or even knows how to write one. Don't sweat it, you've asked and her nonanswer means she doesn't want to. Better no ref than a halfhearted or pressured one.

    I think the others will be fine. Good luck!

    thanks JBudd. I hope when I apply to places they don't ask me about a ref from my ER preceptor. I really won't know what to tell them!

    Thanks for the advice!

  • Quote

    If anyone even asked, just tell them you weren't able to get ahold of her recently. I would think the ref from your factulty advisor or clinical instructor would hold the most weight, don't worry and good luck!

  • Quote
    • Author

    Hey,

    So good news! I just got a call from another nurse that used to work at that hospital and they are more than willing to be my reference!

    Thanks everyone!!

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.