Finally got an interview

[NurseLil-lea]

Hi Allnurses, I finally got an interview with the VA Hospital setup for next week. I put in plenty of applications with them online and someone finally called me back. The thing is, is that they said that I will receive about 20,000 less of what I am making now. They said that what I make now, their RN's make and I would take a huge pay cut. I wanted to know your advice on if you would take the chance of a pay decrease to get your foot in the door to finally get a nursing job? What I am doing now is not nursing (what I should be doing) but it is still with the government and I've worked my way up, it pays the bills and it has good benefits. I don't want to miss out on an opportunity of finally utilizing my nursing skills or because is paying way less. WHAT TO DO? WHAT TO DO? Also they will be asking Performance questions, is there a website where I can go and study up on these Performance questions before my interview?

Thank you sincerely Allnurses for any and all replys!!:redbeathe

[NurseLil-lea]

v.a usually have great benefits, and a system in which you can move up quickly.

thank you steelcityrn for the reassurance :)!!

nurselil-lea

[yeedee]

Hello StillSeeking,

I too finally got an interview and was wondering if you can share the tips and list of behavioral questions you've compiled. Thank you much.

Also, congrats on the new job!!!!

[jd209]

Hello stillseeking,

I have an interview in a few days, and have been actively pursuing a career with the VA. I was wondering if you would mind sending me some of the tips so I can nail the interview. I would really appreciate it very much.