Finally landed an interview

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Most of you know that I'm a recent grad who finished school on May 2009,and found a job six months later in a very prestigious private hospital in another state..I was promised a 6 to 8 week orientation and then I also was told I could ask for more training..I was paired up with a preceptor from hell who never gave me any feedback and just went straight to manager to talk shiet about me..anyway she got me fired me even before an orientation was over (I was going into my sixth week and havent even made any major mistakes...well anyway I was quite depressed and thought that I would never land another interview since I didnt disclosed that I was fired so it made me look I havent work for a whole year as nurse...this time I was a little bit careful and applied to Nurse Residency program..I found a great program with a 2 year training in the same state I used to work in..they only take 7 nurses a year but I did file application wit them even though I didnt hope for too much..today they called me for an interview,wow I'm so happy even though it is just an interview:))) I also applied to a residency program in a very prestigious hospital back home but so far no answer--but I would really happy if they pick me for the first program since it sounds like they have a great mentorship and support for new grads/nurses...

Good Luck!!

Is there a way they could ever find out you lied? Besides running into someone you worked with? I am curious for my own reasons:smackingf

Not likely but I'm willing to take a chance..Anyway I havent really lied I just didnt put my last job on my application..

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.
Not likely but I'm willing to take a chance..Anyway I havent really lied I just didnt put my last job on my application..

Some might consider that lying by omission.

Not disclosing your last job, especially if you were fired, would be considered kind of a big deal by most hiring managers.

I sincerely hope the omission doesn't come back to bite you in the butt, and that you were able to learn something from your experience at that last job, and take it to your next job and be a better nurse for it.

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phewwww my head is spinning...I had a panel interview with two nurses;one was a manager and one was a resource nurse...it took 2 hours and I was asked every possible question...The next step is to wait for them to call me for a second peer interview--I hope they call me!!:confused:

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Good luck!

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phewwww my head is spinning...I had a panel interview with two nurses;one was a manager and one was a resource nurse...it took 2 hours and I was asked every possible question...The next step is to wait for them to call me for a second peer interview--I hope they call me!!:confused:

So tell us about some of the questions, your responses, what happened, etc!

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So tell us about some of the questions, your responses, what happened, etc!

Well I was asked many questions

Some of the questions were

1.What would you do if you made a med error? ( Never heard that one before I answered"come forward and notify appropiate personell)

2.Tell us about a time when you were a successful leader? ( I said I formed a small study group)

3.Tell us about a time when you were not a successful leader? (I said I couldnt remember)

4.What accomplishments are you proud of? (maintaining good gpa in nursing school even though I worked part time and receiving an A in a critical care course (advanced med-surg class during last semester of school) Then I also added a story from my clinicals about how I assisted in a code and the patient survived-true story BTW

5.What was your favorite clinical rotation? (med-surg,tele)

6.What was your least favorite clinical rotation. (I answered Psych)

7.What are you strenghts? Compassion

8.What are your weaknesses? Being perfectionist and worry too much about doing my job perfectly.

9.How do you see yourself in 5 years (working as bedside nurse and getting my Bachelor

9.How would you organize your shift (never had that one before,I answered "brainsheet"-and the nursing supervisor started to laugh--I dont know if it was a good sign or bad:confused:,I was sort of caugh off guard with this) one

10. Describe your perfect manager--I said someone who is supportive but also lets you learn on your own

11.Do you like changes?-I answered it depends on sitution,sometimes change is good..but I dont like changes just for the sake of it but only when it leads to a sound outome

12.How would you resolve a conflict--I answered that conflict is not a necessary a bad thing because it often leads to creation of new ideas,thoughts and I would always try understand where the other person is coming from..

13.What is your personal pet peeve? (gossiping)

14.Do you like to read books or you prefer to socialize? (I said in the middle)

15.Do you see the world as half-empty glass or half full? (I try to look at each situation with a positive outcome)

And there were many more questions but I cant think of more...the nursing superivor said she hopes to see me again and the nurse educator had a poker face.

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Hey, hey!!! Good news!

Don't **** it up this time, OK?!?! (JUST KIDDING :D)

I just knew there would be some doom wishers who would post as well. And sure enuf there have already been a few.

Seriously, it's all in the learning. Keep moving forward! Hope all works out the way you want it to.

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Oh another question that I can rember; :p :P :p

Who are you most intimidated by; a coworkers,patients,family members or MD? (I answered MD cause I dont have too much experience in communicating with doctors.

When I think of more I let you guys know what else they asked me.

BTW,I totally forgot to ask about the pay.

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Specializes in neurology, cardiology, ED.

Sounds like you gave some really good answers to some difficult questions... if I were you I would expect to get called for a second interview!

:yeah:

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11.Do you like changes?-I answered it depends on sitution,sometimes change is good..but I dont like changes just for the sake of it but only when it leads to a sound outome

I like this one and how you answered it, the best...............

Well I was asked many questions

Some of the questions were

1.What would you do if you made a med error? ( Never heard that one before I answered"come forward and notify appropiate personell)

2.Tell us about a time when you were a successful leader? ( I said I formed a small study group)

3.Tell us about a time when you were not a successful leader? (I said I couldnt remember)

4.What accomplishments are you proud of? (maintaining good gpa in nursing school even though I worked part time and receiving an A in a critical care course (advanced med-surg class during last semester of school) Then I also added a story from my clinicals about how I assisted in a code and the patient survived-true story BTW

5.What was your favorite clinical rotation? (med-surg,tele)

6.What was your least favorite clinical rotation. (I answered Psych)

7.What are you strenghts? Compassion

8.What are your weaknesses? Being perfectionist and worry too much about doing my job perfectly.

9.How do you see yourself in 5 years (working as bedside nurse and getting my Bachelor

9.How would you organize your shift (never had that one before,I answered "brainsheet"-and the nursing supervisor started to laugh--I dont know if it was a good sign or bad:confused:,I was sort of caugh off guard with this) one

10. Describe your perfect manager--I said someone who is supportive but also lets you learn on your own

11.Do you like changes?-I answered it depends on sitution,sometimes change is good..but I dont like changes just for the sake of it but only when it leads to a sound outome

12.How would you resolve a conflict--I answered that conflict is not a necessary a bad thing because it often leads to creation of new ideas,thoughts and I would always try understand where the other person is coming from..

13.What is your personal pet peeve? (gossiping)

14.Do you like to read books or you prefer to socialize? (I said in the middle)

15.Do you see the world as half-empty glass or half full? (I try to look at each situation with a positive outcome)

And there were many more questions but I cant think of more...the nursing superivor said she hopes to see me again and the nurse educator had a poker face.

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keeping my fingers crossed for you.

it sounds like a wonderful opportunity.

leslie

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Specializes in Med surg,.

If you are still in orientation when you are fired isnt that just the probationary period so do you really have to list it on an application??

Oh and btw congrats:-D

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