Quick interview question... Opinions needed!

[Kiringat]

I have an interview for a job I really, really want next week. The HR person I spoke with told me that I "don't have to bring anything paperwork along, you can bring letters of recommendation and the like if you want, but we will have everything you need so it is not necessary."

So I'm wondering if I should still bring along LORs and such (just to be safe...), or if I should just take her at her word and not bring anything?

Thanks!

[ChristineN, BSN, RN]

If you have them, it wouldn't hurt to bring them. I actually never had anyone even ask me for references when I was applying for GN positions.

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

I'd bring them. The unit manager you interview with may want them even if the HR person doesn't. Have the paperwork in a neat folder, in a briefcase or carrying satchel so you don't look like you've got a fistful of loose papers. Professional image always.

Our facility absolutely does check references for GNs! After all, there's no nursing work history to go from, so we use former employers, co-workers or character references. You'd be surprised what some people will list as a "good reference" for them: people who used to work for us and we fired....people who list friends of their parents and who know nothing about what the candidate is doing ("Oh, she graduated? From nursing school? Isn't that nice...."). Sigh.

[RB_RN_MSN]

I bring everything I have--LOR, unofficial transcripts, and evals. I'd rather give them too much than not enough.

[RNLola035]

I say bring all that you have..such as certifications for your BLS, LOR's, and a copy of your license, and some references just in case.