Clayton State Acceptance Fall 2009

canigetaname · Mar 17, 2011

Can anyone provide any information on the interview for Clayton State's Nursing Program?...thanks

canigetaname · Mar 18, 2011

Hey, Clayton State is totally my first choice! This is my second degree, so I like the price and also the accessibility of a smaller campus (I did my other degree at UGA). The interview was nothing too complicated. I think they have a set of questions they are required to read off. It was just me and one faculty member, which was nice. Overall, I think they are looking to assess how realistic your expectations and understandings are of the nursing profession, nursing school, and yourself. The underlying question seemed to be: Do you have what it takes to handle it, and will you make it as a nursing student and ultimately as a nurse? Don't be nervous because it seems around 300 people apply, 100 get an interview, and 50 get accepted, so really you have 50/50 chance of getting in! I hope this helps. Good luck!

MorningLight, do you remember specifically what type of questions were asked in the interview. I have a scheduled interview for Monday. Were the interview questions similiar to the "job interview" questions.....like Tell me about yourself, strengths, weaknesses, why do you want to be a nurse, long and short term goals, why should we accept you?...etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated...thanks

Mrs. Lewis · Mar 18, 2011

Can someone please post something about the Clayton State University's interview process? (what type of questions, dress, etc.) I have an interview scheduled for Monday and no idea what to prepare for....thanks a bunch

OMG...you have an interview...what's your GPA and TEAS score if you don't mind me asking. And when did they call you for the interview?

MorningLight · Mar 18, 2011

That interview was almost exactly 2 yrs ago, but I just had a job interview this morning, so I feel you pain! I think the program interview is much like your typical interview. Strengths, weaknesses, why you want to be a nurse, how do you cope with stress. Sometimes I feel like the interview is really just a way for people to answer the questions that can't come through on paper: does this person seem like someone I want to be around for a while (a long while for a job of course)? Are they enjoyable to be around? Are they friendly, confident, articulate, passionate, caring? Who are they? So "being yourself," as people say, is always a good idea because you come off as the most genuine when you do so.

You on paper is not necessarily you in person. If your stats got you this far, then maybe touch upon them, but mostly focus on what else you have to offer. Give them a more in depth understanding of what you actually did in the experiences on your resume (bring a resume), and what brought you to this point. Remember your audience, and keep things short, positive, and focused.

I wouldn't try to prepare and reheorifice answers to questions b/c it might trip you up in the real thing. Just maybe talk through or write through the main ideas with someone. GOOD LUCK!

canigetaname · Mar 19, 2011

OMG...you have an interview...what's your GPA and TEAS score if you don't mind me asking. And when did they call you for the interview?

My overall GPA from a previous bachelor's is 2.95; about 3.75 for math and science, and 86.7 overall on the TEAS

canigetaname · Jul 28, 2011

I'm finishing up my 1st semester at CSU. Here is a little tid bit for you to know. Get the Dosage Calculation book "Clinical Calculations Made Easy" 4th Edition. ISBN 13: 978-0-7817-6385-1. Study all of it before the semester starts. Two weeks into classes you'll be tested--a 90 or above is passing. If you don't pass the first time they give you another chance. If you can't pass it then, you will not continue with the nursing program. Welcome to nursing, see you there!

Do you have to know the actual conversions or do you need to only know and understand the math. Will you be given the conversion table? Thanks

MorningLight · Jul 31, 2011

You need to memorize the conversions. They will never be given to you. Although they tend to focus on the most common ones, and nothing too obscure. You will be tested at the beginning of every clinical class with a related med calc test that must be passed at 90 or above. I don't study for them anymore since they are basic knowledge for me now (I will graduate in December).

an2on, BSN, RN · Jul 31, 2011

So an example would be something like 1g = 1000mg or 1 tbl spoon = 15ml etc....?

There is also a page, in the required books for Fall 2011, that has all the conversions. The book was suggested to me from one of the Spring 11 students.

MorningLight · Jul 31, 2011

yeah, basically, know all of them like that. Of the apothecary conversions, they may only touch on one or two, like grains and maybe drams. They might change things up. After a while it will be second nature, so just keep doing the practice problems in that workbook. Don't fail this test though, it is such a sad thing to get held back for or end your chances in the program... and I have seen it many times.

canigetaname · Jul 31, 2011

So an example would be something like 1g = 1000mg or 1 tbl spoon = 15ml etc....?
There is also a page, in the required books for Fall 2011, that has all the conversions. The book was suggested to me from one of the Spring 11 students.

Hey, what's up an2on? I hope you got the microbiology stuff I sent. I had a little trouble making out the email address. Which book has the conversions in it? thanks

Mrs. Lewis · Jul 31, 2011

Morning Light: will you be a the Meet and greet on the 5th?

MorningLight · Aug 8, 2011

Mrs. Lewis,

Sorry, I was working on 8/5, but I will be a peer tutor this semester. Come see me week 1 if you need help preparing for the math test!