adn program instructor interview

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Specializes in M/S, OB, Ortho, ICU, Diabetes, QA/PI.

can anyone tell me what type of questions could get asked during an interview for a full time nursing instructor position in an ADN program??

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Well, in school (my grad school that is), our professors tell us will will most likely be asked what our Phiosophy is. I hate that question. I guess that's when you're supposed to quote Martha Rogers or Jean Watson.

They may ask you what your take on ADN programs are, and your opinion/theory on higher education.

I was not asked either of these, as the school I am teaching for is my alma mater. They basically told me which theorists they (still) use and their teaching methods. I was asked the real basic questions (like what have you done since you graduated?) I'm currently completing my MSN, so they did ask me what classes I have taken and what kind of 'teaching' experience I've had (none really, but I hyped up all the group presentations, lesson plans and fake tests I made up for school).

Hope this helps. Good luck with your interview.

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Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds.
can anyone tell me what type of questions could get asked during an interview for a full time nursing instructor position in an ADN program??

Please refer to this thread (started by ME 3+ years ago when I was interviewing for my current job!)... Great advice here and it worked :roll

https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/need-some-pointers-advice-pleeeez-17547.html

BTW, one of the first questions asked was "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" Dynamicfigure's post was almost prophetic:

https://allnurses.com/forums/127149-post8.html

I did dress very professionally, but modestly (black pantsuit with simple necklace and earrings and matching purse). I was very upbeat, genuine, made eye-contact with everyone on the interview committee and smiled often. I did bring samples of my work and resume copy for everyone present. And, when I was through, I sent a thank-you note to the director of the program.

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Specializes in M/S, OB, Ortho, ICU, Diabetes, QA/PI.

thanks for the feedback - I plan to check out those threads and take notes!!

I just found out that as part of the interview process I have to present a 20 minute lecture/presentation on "Care of the patient with altered acid/base balance" to the search committee, pretending that the group is actually a group of nursing students - oh my my!!!

better get preparin'!!!!

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I have applied to an LVN program and will be interviewed by a panel of 7 members, can anyone tell me what questions will be asked of me so that I can better prepare myself on what to expect?

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