I just received a letter for an interview with northeastern. Is there anyone that is a student there now that can help me out with what I should expect for the interview?? What do they focus on? What should I prepare myself for?? Thanks.
RNinMA 5 Posts Specializes in CVICU. Has 5 years experience. Dec 15, 2008 vitkev13, did you get your letter for an interview via "real" mail or via email? I am anxiously waiting to hear from NEU. :)
vitkev13 18 Posts Specializes in ICU. Has 2 years experience. Dec 15, 2008 vitkev13, did you get your letter for an interview via "real" mail or via email? I am anxiously waiting to hear from NEU. :)I got it through email. Monday of last week.
CAPRN77 20 Posts Specializes in Anesthesia. Has 16 years experience. Dec 26, 2008 I am in my final year of Northeastern's Anesthesia program so I can tell you a little about my interview. First, they ask you the basic questions, such as why you're interested in anesthesia, why NEU, etc. But, the biggest focus is on clinical scenario. Be prepared to show them that you know your stuff clinically. They'll probably ask something along the line of "Tell us about one of the more challenging patients you've recently taken care of, how were they being managed, and why were they being managed that way. They don't want an answer like "Well thats how the doctor ordered it." They want to see that you understand the pathophysiology of the disease as well as understand treatment modalities. Whatever you do tell them, be prepared to elaborate. For example, I mentioned something about a patient with cardiomyopathy and critical aortic stenosis, and that was immediately followed with the question "What do you think would be one of the biggest challenges in providing anesthesia to a patient with cardiomyopathy and critical AS?". I mentioned something about the IABP and that was met with "tell me about the physiology of the balloon pump." So, basically they want to see that you're a professional, have a solid critical care background, and you know what you're talking about. Good luck with you interviews! Remember, getting in to the program is absolutely the easiest part of it.
vitkev13 18 Posts Specializes in ICU. Has 2 years experience. Jan 3, 2009 thanks, that was very helpful.
Longhorn_in_Boston 12 Posts Specializes in CVICU. Has 2 years experience. Jan 23, 2009 Hi vitkev13, I'm a 1st year student there. CAPRN77 pretty much pointed out the important part of the interview. And it's the easiest part of the whole program, good luck:nuke:
