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I've messaged nursing managers in the system before who usually reacted warmly or would forward my email to the hiring manager but I often wasn't qualified. This position I'm actually qualified for so I'm very anxious about making sure everything's right. I'm guessing HR would do screenings first and then I'd interview with the unit, so the manager/unit would make the final decision.

I did a yearlong contract at a big hospital system, and I really enjoyed my time there, but my contract unfortunately expired. I now have some connections with some people in the unit and hospital system including my past manager that I have a good relationship with and can use as a reference. I saw that there was a position in a specialty I like so I applied, but I'm wondering if I should send an email to the nursing manager of that specific unit including a resume, some references, why I'm interested/qualifications/etc. Would this be considered overkill? I really want to show that I'm interested in the position but not also turn them off.

I accepted a new grad position in the city and will be making around $100k a year in psych. I've lived in SF before being a nurse on a much lower salary (minimum wage) and lived alright but am hoping nurses will make more than this because a lot of people tell me that $100k is really low in SF. I know people say that SF is super expensive but I've been quite fine living in a $2,000 studio split with my boyfriend and I plan to keep it that way. I don't have or need a car. What are you guys making, what speciality are you in?