LetsgoHawks

Yes! I've lost count of how many versions of my cover letter/resume I've made. I save cover letters for each facility I apply to, and change a little for whatever unit Im applying. Im always so nervous that Ill attach the wrong file no matter how many times I double check.

I graduated in May and have my license in both Illinois and Indiana, so I've been applying all over. A few weeks ago I had an interview scheduled at a hospital about 50-55 miles away. We had a horrible snow storm and called and asked if I could reschedule. I was able to reschedule for the next day. This was my first interview and left it feeling like there was no chance I would be hired. My interview lasted about 10 minutes. I heard nothing for over a week, then they asked me for my references email addresses to send them questionnaires. Today, I had a missed voice mail when I was at the gym, from the woman I interviewed with, saying they'd love to have me on board. I have several concerns about accepting this position. It's an hour drive in good weather. We have been having a horrible winter and this hospital is in an area that gets a ton of lake effect snow. Last weekend they had to shut down the expressway I would have to take in order to get there because of the road conditions. This would either prevent me from getting to work, or add extra time on to my commute. I'm worried that after a 12 hour shift I'd be too tired for this. Also, when I interviewed, 3 jobs for this unit were posted on the website. Now they have 2 listed, for BSN. I only have an ADN. It is a magnet hospital. It is a med surg/tele unit with some oncology. I was told there would be a 3 month orientation and I would have the opportunity to have training/learning experiences in ICU and cath lab as well. However, my interview and the multiple job listings popping up is making me wonder if there is a high turn-over rate and can't keep nurses. There are plenty of hospitals in a closer range than this one that I have been applying for. I am currently working retail and still live at home. My mom thinks I should turn it down. I still don't know the specifics, like exactly what shift it would be, salary, benefits, etc. What would you do?

Moraine lost their nlnac accreditation after a visit last spring, but are still accredited by the ccne. They are in the process of getting back their nlnac, but Im not sure how long that will take. I recently finished their program. Like any schools they have their ups and downs. Personally, I would not attend their program until they get that accreditation back, since some hospitals require you to have graduate from an Nlnac accredited school. Getting hire as an ADN is hard enough without worrying about accreditations.