Too much time to think, I guess

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So, I attended the Versant open house two Wednesdays ago. I am very wishy-washy about how I felt it went.
Some were telling me that I was a shoe in (Marla Scott, Diane Vigil and at one point, Rae Leer), then at the meeting, I got a weird vibe from Rae. It was almost as if she didn't know who I was (maybe she didn't, my hair looks different and she really just knows me by e-mail).

I have applied to:
2M (tele) - Rae Leer/Roman (last name??)
3M (M/S) - Debbie Russell
2E (M/S) - Debbie Russell
OB - Pam Majal
ED - Sherry (last name??)

I ended up not applying to ICU or CCU, bc if I truly want to do OB, then I need to do things that will help in that department and not steer Dameron to far off as far as training me.
I think I may have messed up, though. I didn't bring my resume there. Many were handing out resumes, and I noticed the managers were taking notes. I JUST introduced myself.

Ugh! Andrea (who handed out her resume to the ED manager) got called for an interview the very next week. Here I am 2 1/2 weeks later, no call.

I wish they would just make up their mind already. I want to work at Dameron, but if I do NOT get a job here, I am going to pursue St. Joseph's VERY heavily as well as out of city/area. I know this is just frustration talking, but I have to say.....my resume is pretty kick ass. WHY DIDN'T I BRING IT TO THE OPEN HOUSE!!!! It for sure would've stood out. UGH!!!
I've written my "why do you want to become a nurse" in 100 words or less already, it is as follows...

There is a difference between liking something and having a passion for it. I have liked every job that I have ever had but have been passionate about zero, until now. Nursing combines two things that I can’t seem to know enough about, which are medicine and people. My desire to learn about health, wellness and illness as well as empower my patients with the knowledge to conquer, control and understand their conditions, treatments and recovery is what allows me to take pride in calling myself a Registered Nurse.

I think it is pretty good. And here is my resume.....I think it's pretty impressive considering it is two years worth of work...

Objective

· To apply my unique skill set as a staff nurse in an active and challenging environment that promotes and encourages hard work, critical thinking, interpersonal communication and personal growth

Licenses & Certifications

· Licensed Registered Nurse through the Board of Registered Nursing on June 12th, 2009, license #751757

· Basic Life Support (AHA)

· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)

· Basic Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN)

· Neonatal Resuscitation Program (AHA)

Education

· Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Chamberlain College, Anticipated graduation - September 2010

· Associate of Science, Nursing, San Joaquin Delta College, Completed - May 2009, GPA 3.85

· Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Sociology minor, Utah State University, 1996-2001, Graduated Cum Laude

· Spanish competency - 5 pre-college years of Spanish as well as 22 unit hours of Spanish at university level. Able to communicate and understand basic Spanish

General Work Experience

· Patient Care Support Aide – Dameron Hospital, February 2008-May 2009

· Tutor/Study Group Leader – San Joaquin Delta College, September 2007-May 2009

Nursing Affiliations

· American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) member – Since January 2009

· Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) member – Since June 2008

· National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) member – Since July 2007

Nursing Achievements

· Leadership award/scholarship recipient – Voted on by the NSNA of San Joaquin Delta College, May 2009

· Outstanding Health Science Student – Selected for award by San Joaquin Delta College Academic Senate, May 2009

· Marjorie Forster scholarship recipient – First annual Marjorie Forster scholarship, November 2008

· Dameron Hospital scholarship recipient – Scholarship given through the Dameron Foundation, November 2008

· Profession Advocate - Developed event with elementary through high school aged students in which they were invited to San Joaquin Delta College. Designed to teach students an accurate portrayal of how nurses contribute to the healthcare profession. Steps to implement such a program were communicated statewide. Goal of event: to eliminate stigmas and stereotypes associated with the profession and encourage non-traditional students to consider nursing as a respectable and attainable career choice, 2007/2008

· Community Outreach Speaker – Encouraged high school aged foster kids to consider nursing as an opportunity to improve their self-esteem, financial stability and give them control over their decisions and lives, Spring 2009

· Board Member for Statewide Nursing Association - California Nursing Students’ Association Break Through to Nursing Director, October 2007-January 2009. Goal of position: encourage diverse populations to explore nursing as a viable career option and to dispel negative portrayals attached to the field of nursing

· Board Member for Chapter Nursing Association - San Joaquin Delta College NSNA Secretary, Spring 2008

Other Notable Achievements

· Scholarship recipient – Received full gymnastics scholarship to Utah State University, 1996-2001

· Joe E. Whitesides scholar athlete - Received award 4 times while attending Utah State University 1997-2001

· Team Captain - Captain of the Utah State University Gymnastics team from 1998-2000

· Student-Athlete Mentor – Served as a Utah State University Student-Athlete Mentor from 1997-1999


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