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Hello everybody! Long time lurker and first time poster on this site. I was hoping to start a thread to see where everybody is at on their points and etc. Some info about myself I suppose: Applied at PCC, MHCC and CCC, I have experience as a CNA and completed all my pre-req's with 3.9 GPA. Feeling pretty good but not when its compared to 800 other applicants! Thought this would be a good way to see if emails were being sent in the next few weeks and waitlist info. Good luck everyone
I'm so jealous. I wish they would have those for all the schools... or even just the Portland (OHSU) campus. I figured those would be some questions. I just hope I don't get the "What are your weaknesses?" question. That one always makes me nervous. Haha.
They did ask a variant of that question in the "what are the challenges you think you'll have with the program/profession"
They did ask a variant of that question in the "what are the challenges you think you'll have with the program/profession"
Yeah, but that seems easier to answer somehow. That seems more specific to the program and not just a personality flaw. Haha. I know what my challenges in the program will probably be, but I have solutions. Whereas... I might try to change an aspect of myself, but that is much harder. Haha.
I was listening in on other interviews and pretty much the most common answer to why people wanted to get into the nursing field I heard was, "well, my (insert family member here)was sick growing up, and I was really good at helping them. I really like helping people and want to work in pediatrics, I really like helping kids."
Best advice I have is to google "nursing school application interview questions," and get some solid answers formed so you don't respond with the same answer as hundreds of other applicants. If they ask why you want to be a nurse, provide examples of your characteristic traits you think would let you succeed in the field, and try to relate a personal story which got you interested in the profession.
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I'm so jealous. I wish they would have those for all the schools... or even just the Portland (OHSU) campus. I figured those would be some questions. I just hope I don't get the "What are your weaknesses?" question. That one always makes me nervous. Haha.