A nurse has interviewed at a hospital for an ICU day shift position. The nurse is very interested in obtaining this position. After the interview, which would be an appropriate action to take?
1. Call the interviewer the following day regarding the selection process.
2. Call the ICU unit and inquire about the position and if a decision has been made regarding the candidate.
3. Send a post-interview thank you letter the following day.
4. Call the interviewer every day post-interview.
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Explanation: 1. Send a post-interview thank you letter within 24 hours of the interview to everyone who
interviewed you. It should be brief, thanking them for the interview and their interest in you,
and stating your enjoyment of the meeting. Calling the interviewer and the unit is
unprofessional and may hinder your candidacy for the position.
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