Phone screening. What does that mean!?

by rar2012 Mar 19, '13 | 2,500 Views | 4 Comments

0 Hi all! I am a new grad RN and applied for an RN-new graduate position at one of the hospitals in my town. I just got word that I am to have a phone screening and if it goes well I will receive an interview. Any idea on what this phone screening may include? I'm nervous!
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Mar 19, '13 by LadyFree28, BSN, RN

Phone screenings entail a nurse recruiter verifying information based in what you provided on your application and r�sum�, and asking questions on your nursing experiences (whether in school or previous work experiences, nursing and non-nursing if it was on the r�sum�), etc. Those answers will assist in deciding which units would be a good fit for an interview. At least that has been my experience.
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Mar 19, '13 by brithoover

The screening I went through included questions about the hospital so do your research! Also asked my past experiences and why I want to work at that particular hospital. Phone interviews are tough cause sometimes you can't hear very well, can't see their faces ect. I found this part tougher than the actual interview so study up! Good luck!
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Mar 19, '13 by rar2012

Thanks so much! I will definitely be doing my research!
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Mar 19, '13 by five10fevr

They asked why I wanted to work for the hospital, why this was my unit of choice, why I went in to nursing, what degree did I hold, where I did my clinical rotation for that particular unit applying for. They also went over my resume.
Hopes that helps

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