dragonfly.

I just got a call yesterday about the oncology residency I interviewed for last week, and they offered me the position!! I couldn't believe it! I'm the luckiest new grad ever.

Thanks for the advice. I don't think I'm brave enough to go introduce myself in person, but I did manage to find the email address for one of the nurse managers at a hospital I've applied to. I sent her a note explaining my interest in working on her floor and attached my resume and cover letter. I hope that's not too bold!

Thank you both for the responses and for validating my intuition. It's really helpful. I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed that I'll miraculously make it through the HR screening process!

Hi everyone. I just graduated from my ADN program in June, and I've only managed to land one interview--for a really competitive oncology residency program--and I won't find out if I've been selected for at least another week. Meanwhile, I'm actively pursuing any other opportunities. I have submitted an application for another competitive residency, and haven't heard anything back. I think my chances of getting an interview for this one are pretty slim unless I could get my resume and cover letter in front of the manager, bypassing the HR screening process. I happen to have the card of one of the hospitalists who cared for my FIL during his cancer treatment at this very hospital, and my question is: would it be totally inappropriate for me to contact him and ask him to give me the oncology nurse manager's email? I'm a little worried that this could blacklist me because the hospital clearly goes to great lengths to prevent new grads from bothering managers (it's impossible to get their contact info). Also, this doctor has no real reason to recommend me because he's never seen how I work in a professional context, except through discussing my FIL's treatment while he was hospitalized. What do you guys think?

For those of you currently in the program: how much time do you spend on schoolwork outside of class? Is it horribly stressful to work full-time while in the program? I just graduated from my ADN program in June and I'm hoping to work while I complete my BSN, but I'm worried that I will be totally overwhelmed!

Thank you for the quick response! Where would I put it on my resume? And how would I title it?

I will be graduating from nursing school in June, so I've been slowly putting together my resume. I'm wondering if it's appropriate to include care for sick family members... Over the last few months I have been caring for my FIL through his throat cancer treatment. I feel that this experience has GREATLY contributed to my abilities as a nurse (MANY hours of assessments, tube feedings, med admin, wound care, hospital observation, etc), but I don't know if it's appropriate to include this on a resume. What do you guys think?

Thank you for the advice! This really helps.

Hi! I am in the process of applying to RN to BSN programs and I am really worried about writing the personal statement because I fear that what I have to say isn't unique enough. Here's the prompt: describe your professional plans and goals. What inspires your interest in continuing your nursing education in our program? Describe your long-term professional plans and aspirations. How do you feel the BSN will help you toward these goals and/or enhance your nursing practice? The truth is that I'm only interested in getting a BSN because hospitals prefer it and I believe it will help me get a job, but I can't write that! And my goal is to work as a nurse in a hospital, but I don't know for sure what area I'm most interested in. I think I would be happy in MANY areas of nursing! So my question is, do any of you have any advice about writing a personal statement that will stand out, or ideas about what colleges are really looking for? I would really appreciate any and all advice!

Thanks. I feel totally overwhelmed too! Where is the "skills checklist"? The module says it is on Canvas but I can't find it!

Are we supposed to wear our uniforms tomorrow?

Ok, thank you! Wow, I am so nervous.

Is our first day Sept. 23rd or the 24th? According to the calendar, it look like we start on the 24th, but I want to be 100% sure. Anyone know?

Congrats to those of you who got your letters!!! Mine came today too; I'm in for fall! Couldn't be more relieved and excited!

Oh, wow! Congratulations Danielle!!!!! I can't wait to check the mail tomorrow!