Sending a resume in addition to an online application?

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I will be graduating from nursing school in December of this year so I have begun to apply to different positions at different hospitals. I have applied through the various hospitals online application system. I was thinking that I could go ahead and mail in a hard copy of a cover letter and resume in addition to my online application, and that maybe that might give me a good advantage. What do you think? Do you think it's appropriate in this situation considering they don't ask for resumes?

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Specializes in Emergency/Trauma.

I've heard rather than mailing, you should actually take it to the floor and try to meet the nurse manager.

I also graduate in December and am planning on doing this, haven't had time yet.

Good luck!

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Specializes in LTC.

From the sea- That is a great idea !!! I think I just may do that sometime this week.

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Specializes in Rehab, critical care.

Yep, I would do that! It certainly can't hurt and can only help your chances. Good luck!

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

I've never seen an online application that didn't allow a resume and cover letter to be attached.

You definitely want to get both of those into their hands

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