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Hello all, I am currently working on a job application to the ICU and ED departments within the hospital where I have been working as a tech for the past 3 years. I do not graduate with my BSN until August, but the directors and nursing recruiter (HR) are all expecting my applications, soon. I would like to know what is expected on a new grad resume/cover letter, in comparison to other, non-nursing careers. Should I include things such as GPA or previous, non-healthcare job experiences? My program includes resume and portfolio workshops, which are not available to me until this coming summer; however, I would appreciate any tips to help me get a jumpstart on this process. Thanks in advance!

Yeah, definitely! That makes me feel much more comfortable with my initial response. I cannot thank you enough, really...

Again, I thank you for your input.

Going off of that, my major reasoning is to use the BSN as a stepping stone to becoming an advanced practice provider. Would you consider such reasoning as an appropriate response, if I were to discuss my belief that this pathway is the most appropriate path to attaining this goal?

The essay in question is as follows.. Statement of Purpose: Discuss why you would like to enter the nursing profession through an Accelerated BSN at this time, giving the event, inspiration, or reasoning that led to you making this application. Thank you for putting things in perspective for me. I may be straying too far off topic, which I feel was part of my problem in my initial response.

Hello there, I'm seeking advice regarding the admissions essays for a second-degree, accelerated BSN program. After finishing my essays, I began to rethink my responses. I felt as though I had displayed a healthy understanding of the nursing profession and what I could bring to the profession, yet it all seemed superficial. After rethinking my approach, I'm tempted to go out on a limb. I am willing to admit that my view of the nursing profession was once superficial as well, and fell in line with some of the unfair stereotypes that are associated with the profession. I want to discuss this in my essays. I want to talk about how my perception of the nursing profession has changed over time. I have been working in the ER as an ER tech for two years now, and I don't think I can accurately describe the amount of respect I now have for nurses, without discussing my original view of the profession. In my opinion, this approach will be attention grabbing, and will set me up to further elaborate upon how I have discovered the nursing profession and its alignment with my values and future goals. However, I also think this could potentially be a turn off to an admissions committee. I would much appreciate any advice before taking this approach. What do you think?

Hello there, I'm seeking advice regarding the admissions essays for a second-degree, accelerated BSN program. After finishing my essays, I began to rethink my responses. I felt as though I had displayed a healthy understanding of the nursing profession and what I could bring to the profession, yet it all seemed superficial. After rethinking my approach, I'm tempted to go out on a limb. I am willing to admit that my view of the nursing profession was once superficial as well, and fell in line with some of the unfair stereotypes that are associated with the profession. I want to discuss this in my essays. I want to talk about how my perception of the nursing profession has changed over time. I have been working in the ER as an ER tech for two years now, and I don't think I can accurately describe the amount of respect I now have for nurses, without discussing my original view of the profession. In my opinion, this approach will be attention grabbing, and will set me up to further elaborate upon how I have discovered the nursing profession and its alignment with my values and future goals. However, I also think this could potentially be a turn off to an admissions committee. I would much appreciate the advice of those currently in the profession before taking this approach. What do you think?