to the rescue

[netglow, ASN, RN]

Tired, burnt out, left my job with license intact. whew!!

Got a contact, a friend of mine told a prominent MD (very well known) of my plight. He and his NPs, gasped in horror when they were told of my plight. Turns out they had heard scuttlebutt about said company as well. They told her to have me send them my resume and clout would get me on the top of the heap of applications to this large hospital network for consideration.

OK, I know I am tired and all, but I know that I will walk this packet I put together over to his office. It's just that, in the way of a introduction letter, I am befuddled as to what to say? I want to keep it professional, but need to state something regarding the connection.

Left the job in question, gave notice like your supposed to etc. etc. Now wondering too, if I should list this job on my resume, at all since I had such a short tenure there (am basically still a new grad). And, that people might very well gasp in horror when they see that I've worked there. UGH. I am brain dead, any suggestions? Maybe my standard cover letter with another small note making the connection with this contact?

Indeed with my patient load/hours it took me a while to extricate myself from my prior commitment, and now I am free!!!!

[pharmgirl]

I would state something to the effect: At the encouragement of Dr. Blahblah I am submitting my application blah blah blah. Secondly, yes I would list the previous job. If you don't it may come across as deceitful if they find out on their own. Thirdly, if you interview then you can diplomatically explain your experience with said company if you feel the need to do so.

[nurse2033, MSN, RN]

I would list the job because otherwise it shows an employment gap. It also leaves the impression you were fired if you don't list it even if you weren't.