Since I haven't been at my job for very long either, and am in the same situation, I will be interested to see what kind of advice comes about. I've yet to ask my nurse manager for a LOR as well for...
Just wanted to post an update on the situation.. luckily everything has worked out in my favor! It turns out that I don't have a free day from orientation until NEXT Friday. But the HR recruiter was...
I've always had a lot of respect for many of the people on this forum, and for the advice/opinions they give. So, I figured this would be a good place to come for some help! To make a long story a...
Babycatcher2be.. I totally agree with you! I know I will be kicking myself in the butt if I just let the chance go. I have every intention of making this interview work out, one way or another I will...
Thank you both so much for the quick replies! :] The hospital I just accepted employment at only runs orientations once a month.. my guess is because its a lengthy process [about 1.5 weeks of...
Ive only had one interview [ER] where I was actually asked scenario/clinical type questions. I think the biggest thing to remember with the scenario questions is to just be honest.. if you don't know,...
I think, unfortunately, there are way too many people who are asking that same question. Like Esme12 said, when the economy goes belly up, people get laid off... even the really great nurses who maybe...
I agree with everyone else, its definitely not out of the norm to apply to multiple hospitals. I personally have applied to probably 10 [if not more] different facilities, some as far as 1+ hours...
I agree with the above post, your objective isn't really the place for it. If you're really looking to highlight that you've done "X" number of hours in the ICU setting, your cover letter might be a...