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Can anyone tell me about the nursing program at East Carolina?

Any inout is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Can you explain in detail more about what happened at PCMH? I'm interviewing at PCMH this Tues, and would like some more information about the hospital.

Thanks.

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Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds.
I'm interviewing with PCMH this Tuesday, and I'm so nervous! I've been a homemaker for years, and it's been a long time since I've interviewed. Any advice?

Do your homework on PCMH and on the unit you will be interviewing for. What is PCMH's mission statement? What is the typical patient population on the unit? Typical medical diagnoses? Typical needs? How will you fit in and help them bring excellent health care service to this unit? Why do you want to work in this specialty area and not another?

Make sure they know you are dependable, will show up for work on time and will work your scheduled hours without difficulty, rarely (if ever) call in sick, and that you are an excellent team player! Prepare some examples of past work ethic, dependability, and being able to work well within a team environment, even if it does not involve an actual job.

Make sure they know you are committed to their unit and won't quit after 8 months or 1 year, but plan to be on their unit for years, if possible.

Any volunteer experience (esp health care volunteer experience)?

Anticipate some variant of the following questions:

* What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Never really tell them your weaknesses, just tweak one of your "strengths" and present it as a "weakness.")

* Why do you want to work here? or, Why should we hire you?

* Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

* Some sort of difficult patient/family/doctor/coworker or other scenario. How would you handle it? They may ask you to name a difficult situation that you encountered in school or in clinical and how you successfully handled it.

* What is your method for effective patient teaching?

Have your resume ready and polished. Bring some letters of recommendation from your clinical instructors. These are as valuable as gold. Bring thank you notes to give to everyone involved in your interview process. Be courteous to everyone (the housekeeper, unit clerk) - a little kindness and courtesy always go a long way.

Make sure you are not only on time, but arrive 10-15 minutes early. Make sure you know where to park ahead of time and how to get to the unit, so you won't get lost. Getting lost and arriving late to a job interview is NOT a good way to make your first impression!

Dress professionally, act confident but not cocky, be warm and enthusiastic, make eye contact, and smile :nurse:

Best wishes to you :yeah:

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Hi. I am a nurse in Greenville at PCMH. I would be happy to talk to you. Is there anything in particular that you want to know. I've lived here for years.

Hi Kim,

I will be having a interview at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. I was asked by the nurse manager to come down for shadow day, interview, and fun day. I read and review the website and what they offer nurses. I am actually applying for their Nurse Residency 2012 program.

I am so nervous. I know things change over time, but I will love to know the truth. Since, you work their and already inside, information from you will be great. I am praying I am making a wise decision ( I don't know if I even got the job yet...but I like the hospital) That God will place on a path to a great start. Please ,pretty please can you share some light.

I know each person has their own experience and things arent always perfect, but I want a place that encourages me to be the best nurse I can be....

Thank you in advance.

Look forward to hearing from you

Have a blessed day

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Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds.

Emerald, I would advise you to ask to shadow on this unit for a day to get an idea of the stress level, unit dynamics, typical patient load, etc.

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Actually I will be doing a shadow day and I look forward to learning and getting a better feel of the unit.

Thanks

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Dear Ms. Vicky RN,

I have been on 2 interviews in the past and they always ask-- " Tell me about yourself?". What is the best way to address this type of question without shoulding cocky. I know you a have to market yourself, but I feel at times you can rabble on and on. What do you advise?

Thank you in advance,

Emerald RN

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Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds.
Dear Ms. Vicky RN,

I have been on 2 interviews in the past and they always ask-- " Tell me about yourself?". What is the best way to address this type of question without shoulding cocky. I know you a have to market yourself, but I feel at times you can rabble on and on. What do you advise?

Thank you in advance,

Emerald RN

Some excellent advice here: http://www.actingforbusiness.com/interview/JobInterviewtips/interviewtips/tellmeaboutyourself.htm

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Hi Vicky RN,

Thank you for the link. Very helpful :)

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i have an interview with pcmh next week with internal medicine department for their new grad program. is there any nurse from internal medicine who can give me an idea about the unit and the duties of the nurses.

thank you

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