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You're looking beyond your undergraduate education and know that you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Whether you are planning to become a doctor or a nurse, getting into the right school is a key factor in creating a successful future in the field of medicine. To get into the right school, you will need to handle all aspects of your medical or nursing school application as expertly as possible. This includes getting references. What type of references do you need when applying to a nursing program or medical school?
The references you need will depend on the program to which you are applying. If you are applying for a Masters Degree in nursing, you will want references from nurses that you have worked with. A reference from a doctor or other staff member whom you have worked with and who knows you well can also be helpful. It will also be useful for you to have a reference from a professor from a previous nursing school.
If you have not attended a previous nursing school and you are applying to your first nursing program, you will want professors from your undergraduate institution who know you well to provide you with a reference. Similarly, those students who are applying to medical school from undergraduate programs should try to obtain references from professors who they have impressed with their work. If you can get a reference from a professor who has taught you in a health related discipline, this will be very helpful. If you have participated in a health related internship or volunteer program over the course of your undergraduate education, a reference from an individual that you worked under in that capacity is also a great one to provide to the medical or nursing program to which you are applying.
Be sure you know the format for references. Some schools will not accept photocopied references, so if you are applying to more than one school you will have to have your recommender fill out multiple forms. Many schools require that the reference be sent to them directly from the recommender in a sealed envelope. Be sure you follow procedures correctly, as you do not want an incorrectly provided reference to delay or nullify your application.
The references are not the only part of the application you need to focus on, or even necessarily the most important, but to provide your optimal chance for getting into the medical or nursing school of your choice, you want to give every part of the application top priority. Be sure to get references from individuals who you know have a good understanding of who you are as a person and a student or employee, and enjoyed working with you and were impressed by your work.
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