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No. Since I didn't get all of the managers (the panel) contact information, I just sent the thank you email and mailed the card to the program coordinator. In the letter, I thanked everyone.

I realize this post is old, but for anyone else wondering: SLUH has a residency program for newly graduated nurses (BSN) called the Versant Program. There are details on their website.

Also watch your headings. Look at how I worded them and at how you worded them.

Use this to work on your resume: Career Center Online Resources | School of Nursing at Johns Hopkins University Remember to keep it concise and only add information that pertains to nursing (including education). Hope I was able to help!

NAME Street Address ▪ City, State ▪ Phone Number ▪ Professional Email OBJECTIVE To obtain a Registered Nurse position at (hospital) on the (floor/unit). --- Only include an objective if it is specific to a certain hospital and unit; otherwise leave it out. QUALIFICATION SUMMARY You really need to edit this section. What you have written is very general. This section should be concise and specific to your qualifications: “More than ___ years of experience in a certain setting working with a certain client population...” *** Get rid of the Clinical Skills section. *** PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Partners in Community Nursing, Durham Region, ON, October 2012 – Present Registered Practical Nurse, Pediatric Program Provide care for pediatric clients within the home setting. These job descriptions should also be concise. ParaMed Home Health Care, Durham Region, ON, June 2011 – October 2012 Personal Support Worker Provided personal care for adult and older adult clients in the community setting. Private Clients, Whitby, ON, January – June 2011 Personal Support Worker Provided home management care including hygiene and grooming, feeding, intermittent female catherization, and medication administration. Alliance Youth Services Inc., Toronto, ON, September 2008 – November 2010 Youth Support Worker Supported younger adult clients with various physical and psychiatric illnesses such as… Provided home management and assistance with daily living. BayShore Home Health, Halifax, NS, September 2009 – May 2010 Patient Attendant Supervised clients in a hospital setting specifically adults on psychiatric units. *** Include your clinical experience if you’re applying to one of those sites. *** CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Community/Public Health: Good Neighbors Club, Toronto, ON, Winter 2013 Acute Medicine: Markham Stouffville Hospital, Markham, ON, Fall 2012 Acute Medicine: Rouge Valley Health System – Centenary Site, Scarborough, ON, Fall 2011 Family Medicine: Pasua Hospital and Massai Village Clinic, Moshi, Tanzania, Summer 2012 Palliative Care: Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, ON, Winter 2012 Complex Continuing Care: Toronto Grace Hospital, Toronto, ON, Winter 2011 EDUCATION Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science in Nursing, expected September 2013 Centennial College, Scarborough, ON RPN Bridging to University Nursing, September 2012 – April 2013 Practical Nursing Diploma, April 2012 Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS Science, April 2010 *** You need to edit your education. Write the name of the institution, the exact name of the degree you obtained, and when you obtained that degree. You have a degree in Science???*** Here are examples: John Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD Master of Science in Nursing, expected May 2013 Boston University, Baltimore, MD Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2010 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Are you a member of anything? LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS Nursing license: #: expires (date) Canadian Red Cross CPR/AED Level HCP and Standard First Aid: expires (date) VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

So fortunately, I got a job offer in a nurse residency program. I graduated last May and just passed the NCLEX for the first time this month. After graduation I was stuck overseas for a few months. Anyway, I am so thankful that I got the job because I really like this hospital and the program is ideal for me. However, the manager gave me a phone number to call for screening and what not before the start date. She also asked if I had any questions asbout the program. She told me a few other things but due to my excitement... I forgot to ask her about the salary. I have an idea of what it is going to be. But should I call back and ask her? Or since I don't see it as a big deal, maybe not call. Do you think she will be wondering why I didn't ask?

There's a Saunders book that just has test questions without content. But, I used the book that reviews nursing content and after each chapter is a practice test. I recommend doing the practice tests before reading the chapter to determine how much you need to focus on that particular chapter.

mclennan: Thanks for your response. I really do appreciate it when I ask questions and the community here on AN responds. However, when I asked this question, I only got one response (in time). I also spoke with someone who told me to just do both in case the snail mail gets lost or takes too long since they're likely to make a decision soon. I am just praying that I get chosen despite being nervous during the interview.

I'm going to do both.

So this morning I had a panel interview with a group of nurse managers for a nurse residency program. I am thinking about sending a thank you note. I know there are several posts about this on AN, and from what I have read either e-mail or handwritten is acceptable. However, is it overkill to send both? I didn't get every manager's name and/or email address. So, I'm thinking about just writing the note to the manager who is also the coordinator of the program. I was really interested in the position but during the interview my nervous got the best of me. So I am hoping this note might help a bit (and if not, oh well...). They told me that I would hear their decision at the end of the week. Should I just send a handwritten note? Or should I email her AND send the note by mail, while letting her know in the e-mail that I mailed her a letter? HELP! :)

Well, I just go back from the interview. I was SO nervous & couldn't think straight (think deer in headlights). I found out that it doesn't technically start until sometime in May. I am praying that they call me back. I hope they over look how nervous I was. Please wish me luck. :)

Well, I just got back from my interview. I was so nervous. I'm hoping I didn't screw it up. Anyway, I Put: Registered Nurse, State of Missouri: pending license number: effective (date). And guess what? When I got back from my interview, I found my name & license # posted on my state's BON. lol.

This is where I have been checking: https://renew.pr.mo.gov/licensee-search.asp

Really? I was just following the resume guide & samples on John Hopkin's website.

If I don't get my license # before the interview, I'm just going to write: Registered Nurse, State of Missouri: effective (date) & I'm going to make copies of my report to take with me. Hopefully all goes well. Wish me luck everyone! :)