Neuro ICU interview

Congratulations on approaching graduation!

I graduate in June, and I interviewed and got offered a job in neuro/trauma ICU. You say you did not have an ICU rotation, but you dont say if you have worked as a CNA or student tech, do you?

Managers in the ICU will usually go for students that did their preceptorship in ICU or worked as a tech. If neithet of these apply, do not panic! Show the manager you are eager to learn by being assertive and asking questions smart questions during the interview, research the unit and the hospital, get good LOR's, hope your grades are great...

Let me know if you need a sample of questions asked

1.Why did you choose nursing
2. Have you worked as a tech
3. Did you do an ICU rotation, or senior preceptorship in an ICU
4. Why did you choose neuro ICU
5. In your opinion what is the most essential skill a neuro ICU nurse should possess
6. What do you think will be the hardest transition from student to new grad


Seems like you are well connected... I will not worry too much and instead let your personality and eagerness show. You may even tell her you were on allnurses. com getting pointers! I had gone to the charge nurse to get pointers, and during my interview I told the manager. Her eyes lit up! She said she was glad I had done my homework... Good luck.

Oh I accpted transplant/surgical ICU instead of the neuro ICU. It was a tough choice...

Yay!! Glad to hear you got the job... Now onto finishing up our last months and the NCLEX!! Good luck

lms2.. I know you had your interview a while back but what types of questions were you asked? If you don't mind me asking