Interview with NYPH as a new grad

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Hi Everyone,

I have an interview with New York Presbyterian Cornell in a week. I am also a new grad. In preparation for the interview, I have researched some behavioral questions that may be asked. BUT as a new grad, I do not think I have had the experience to answer certain behavioral questions. Yes, I have had clinical experiences but I dont think that is enough. I am very anxious, and I need this position, like any nurse would.

Has anyone interviewed at NYP WC recently as a new grad or as an RN? What was it like? Were there many behavioral questions? Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Specializes in Leukemia.

Hey NYPextern,

My Interview with the recruiter went very well actually. I was invited to interview with the nurse manager. I think that went well also. It's all just a waiting game for me now. I dont like waiting for this.

I was asked behavioral questions on both interviews. I was asked a few behavioral questions with the recruiter - then she asked when I was free to meet with the PCD. Both my interviews were like 40 minutes. I dont know what to expect, I believe I performed well because I received good feedback from then as I answered the questions. But maybe this could be a generic response to interviewee's responses.

But what about you, how was your interview. Which location are you interviewing for? And are you interviewing for the same floor you were an extern on?

That's great that it went well. Mine was all behavioral as well, and it went really well I think. I was an extern on the Burn Unit last year, but I will not be interviewing for a full-time position there. As for the wait, hang in there, you should hear back soon. Let me know how everything goes! Are you interviewing at any other hospitals?

Specializes in Leukemia.

Its hard getting interviews at other hospitals - most hospitals are hiring their externs or employees. And other hospitals only want experienced nurses, I understand the risk with new grads, but we all need to start somewhere. It's frustrating and depressing. Thus, nope havent interviewed anywhere else. And you?

Some of my friends who did not do an externship are looking for jobs in CT and NJ. It's so hard. I thought the market would have been better for our year as new grads, but nope. Not better at all.

On the brighter side, I spoke with my recruiter today, and she gave me some very good feedback. I am actually very happy about that - but I do not want to make any assumptions. **fingers crossed**

That's great that you received good feedback from your recruiter. I hope you hear something soon. What unit did you interview for?

And yes, I have been interviewing at other places. However, I agree, it is really hard.

Also, I wonder if we were in the same Extern orientation last year? Did you work at NYP Weill Cornell or another campus?

Hey All,

I am in my junior yr in nursing school and I have an interview at NYP on 10.11.11 for the nursing attendant position. I was told i have to take an exam. Do you guys know what type of questions they will ask? How should I prepare for this interview?

Thanks

Hello, how was your interview for the Nursing attendant position. Did you get the job? and how much are they paying for that? Goodluck

Specializes in Leukemia.

I interviewed for the Oncology position at Cornell. And how about you? How was your interview? Have you heard anything from them? && Thats good that youve been interviewing at other places as well! How are those interviews going?

That's great that you received good feedback from your recruiter. I hope you hear something soon. What unit did you interview for?

And yes, I have been interviewing at other places. However, I agree, it is really hard.

Also, I wonder if we were in the same Extern orientation last year? Did you work at NYP Weill Cornell or another campus?

Oh nice, that is where my friend interviewed and got an offer a couple weeks ago. I hope you hear back soon. Is oncology your first choice area?

My interview with the recruiter went well. I am now on another waiting list, so we will see how it goes. My other interviews are going well also. Actually have an offer for January 2012, but I am still interviewing for other positions.

I wish you the best of luck! Let me know how it all turns out.

Specializes in Leukemia.

Good for your friend! I love oncology - I would love to work in Peds though, or possibly the NICU. But oncology is such a good area.

I am also on a waiting list for the position. I hope something opens up soon. Which position are you wait-listed for?

And that's good! Congrats on your offer - where is it? :)

And Thank you, I wish you the best of luck too! keep me posted?

Whatever you do, don't work in their oncology unit. The managers and staff there are nightmares! Friends have told me. Nobody stays there. After a year, everyone leaves. They eat the young.

Can't remember all of them, but my nursing prof taught the behavioral questions asked in an nursing interview were around the personality traits called the 5 C's

  • compassion
  • communication
  • care
  • conflict resolution
  • calmness

Tell me about a time the most uncooperative patient you have had to deal with. How did you handle it.(to assess communication and conflict resolution)

Our hospital serves a very diverse population. How have you prepared yourself to deal with patients from various backgrounds?

Suppose you learned that your fellow LPN was taking shortcuts and that a prescribed plan of care was not being followed for a patient. How would you handle this?

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