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Exploring Options
The choice of the first nursing position deserves preparation
Consult an instructor or a trusted nursing mentor for input Review general interests, abilities, and strengths Consider long-term goals
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Networking
Research potential employers; make connections Ask faculty/CSN grads Question nurses Explore websites of health care facilities
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Cover Letter
Signify an interest in the employer selling yourself make them want to meet you Clean, direct, and on a single page Addressed to a specific person Single-spaced and 2-3 paragraphs
1st paragraph Intro; Im a new grad from CSN. Little about you. Where you want to work. 2nd paragraph note skills, why you want to work there, why you are a good fit for them, talk up their hospital 3rd paragraph I look forward to meeting with you.
Follow up
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Resume
Education and employment history into a concise, easy-toread summary Limit 2-3 pages Four essential sections Identifying information: name, contact information Professional objectives can be a long term objective I want to be able to apply the skills I learned in nursing school to practice. Education in reverse chronological order; most recent first; includes high school Work experience go back 10-15 years, but remember not to make it too long; cut it to 10 if getting too long Education first as a new grad; but once you have RN experience you want to put work experience first Optional information make yourself stand out! ex. Awards, volunteer work, ACLS certification References available upon request dont put on resume! Get a minimum of 5. people who know how you are or how you function as a nurse; ex. Clinical instructor, Preceptor. Professional reference no family.
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Tone of respect and pride through the organization In the hallways, do people acknowledge each other? Do the employees seem friendly/courteous/smiling, or unhappy/grumpy?
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Orientation
Decision Making
Nurse-patient ratio
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Follow-Up
Send a thank-you letter
Demonstrates courtesy and helps you stand out Make it personal, mention something significant from interview Email is fine if you have it Dont keep going back day after day
Avoid impulsive decisions Do not feel pressured ask to have time for a decision
Compare other job offers
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