Student nursing in the cardiac Icu

[Cruz.Cookie, BSN, RN]

So. Long story short. My friends relative is the manager at a hospital near me. I reached out to her and gave her my resume, anecdotal, and recommendation letter. She told me she personally knew all the managers at the hospital and would give it to each one. Needless to say I get a phone call three hours later and she tells me what time am I available for the job. I was so excited my hands were shaking. I want to be a cardiac ICU nurse in the long term as felt like this was a blessed opportunity. I can even hear him in the background telling her I could pick up more hours of I wanted !! Well, she said she would call me back and later texts me the DON of the cardiac ICU's business card. She said "text him when you can he wants to meet with you"

Well, I thought it was weird she would tell me to text the DON. But, since she knew him I thought nothing of it. Well, I texted him that same day and no response. So, the next day I tried calling him..it went straight to voicemail so I just left an email instead. Again, no response ...I didn't want to bother him at all. However, I feel so down because he seemed really interested in me . My friends say DON's are always busy and to wait at least two weeks before placing another call but I'm do anxious and hopeless. What should I do ...it has been since last Friday.

I would go up there and talk to him. However , my friends relative told me that the managers were really busy and all they would do is shush me off. Plus I don't want to turn him off either. What should be my next move ?

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Have you actually applied through the HR process? Generally, they are the first gatekeeper to approving applications to be distributed to nurse managers. While it's great to be able to have the contacts you do, HR policy is still going to apply. So, look at open positions and put your application in.

[Cruz.Cookie, BSN, RN]

I guess I'll have to be more persistent ...

[Cruz.Cookie, BSN, RN]

Have you actually applied through the HR process? Generally, they are the first gatekeeper to approving applications to be distributed to nurse managers. While it's great to be able to have the contacts you do, HR policy is still going to apply. So, look at open positions and put your application in.

Hi Rose_Queen , I actually did apply for the position already and I let the manager know that. I don't find Hr helpful and since I don't have any previous job experience in sure my application is the last thing on their minds to send. It's just reaching out to the manager who explicitly told me he wanted to meet with me is the issue ...

[joyouter]

This was a poor first job experience. Working 4 12 hr nights as a new grad will decreased your focus, increase fatigue and affect job performance. The interview is bizarre and actually appears to more of an exercise as decisions had already been made re. your position. NEVER mind. Sounds like you got away at the right time. As an ICU / CCU nurse, I would advise that you look up training or revision of cardiac problems and polish up meds and ECG interpretation. That would spark interest and as you really want this position, it may be all to your favour. Let the manager and HR know what your plans re. cardiac nursing and learning are. This will help to move you forward. RE. job status. Look around at other areas with CCU`s - dont bank on a specific job with one employer, Do more homework on the hiring policies and remain aware of the probabtion periods in all new positions. Cardiology is a wonderful subject and I loved it - Good luck and go for it.

[flyersfan88]

Have you actually applied through the HR process? Generally, they are the first gatekeeper to approving applications to be distributed to nurse managers. While it's great to be able to have the contacts you do, HR policy is still going to apply. So, look at open positions and put your application in.

Just to add....I got my job without going through HR. I never filled out an application. Actually, I'd be willing to bet that over 90% of the RNs in my hospital did the same thing. So...that's not necessarily true.