Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) - Fall 2022

[Nursing_journey]

Hey y’all!! I’m taking prerequisites and I’m hoping to apply by May 2022 Lord willing. I noticed that the previous program started a post and figured why not get one started for the next class. I’ll update this post when I apply and if/when I get accepted. 

[karliwithak_]

Hi! The only 2 tips I have is one of which Jessica said, test out your zoom early! I called my fiancé on zoom before I logged in to make sure I looked okay with the lighting and placement since I used my phone. 
The other tip I have is to just be yourself! They’re not looking for perfection, they’re looking for someone who’s strong and confident. Think about your answers before you say them (if you aren’t going first for the question) and just relax! Like I said earlier, they are super chill and laid back, they make it semi funny as well! I think you got this! Good luck and let us know how it went! ??

[Samoya16, CNA]

2 minutes ago, JessicaFutureRN said:

Also, definitely mention you are a CNA. Also, where did you go to CNA school? @Samoya16

Thank you !! 
In fort Myers (Zeal technical institute)

[karliwithak_]

I’m also curious what your questions will be too! Cause I’m not sure if they used the same 4 or if they’ve been picking random ones off a list. So if you remember them, please share! ☺️

Just now, Samoya16 said:

Thank you !! 
In fort Myers (Zeal technical institute)

I was thinking of going for my PCT license there at one point! How cool! 

[Samoya16, CNA]

3 minutes ago, karliwithak_ said:

Hi! The only 2 tips I have is one of which Jessica said, test out your zoom early! I called my fiancé on zoom before I logged in to make sure I looked okay with the lighting and placement since I used my phone. 
The other tip I have is to just be yourself! They’re not looking for perfection, they’re looking for someone who’s strong and confident. Think about your answers before you say them (if you aren’t going first for the question) and just relax! Like I said earlier, they are super chill and laid back, they make it semi funny as well! I think you got this! Good luck and let us know how it went! ??

Thank you , I definitely will try that. 

[Rookie nurse]

Just be yourself and be honest. Remember they have been listening many of us by now and able to catch someone that just want to impress instead of being real.  In my interview, I was the only one with out any experience on the medical field. They told me it is good to have experience but sometime those experience students came with bad habits. Having saying so, just tell them you are CNA, but why  do you want to grow as Nurse.. Best luck!

[karliwithak_]

Just now, Rookie nurse said:

Just be yourself and be honest. Remember they have been listening many of us by now and able to catch someone that just want to impress instead of being real.  In my interview, I was the only one with out any experience on the medical field. They told me it is good to have experience but sometime those experience students came with bad habits. Having saying so, just tell them you are CNA, but why  do you want to grow as Nurse.. Best luck!

Facts!! That’s why I was saying to be yourself. They don’t want you to put on a “face” just for the interview. They want to see the real you and judge your character and they can’t do that if you’re worried about trying to impress them. 
 

I actually had heard that in a couple of videos I was watching in a preparation for the interview that having experience is a double edged sword. On one hand you’ll catch on faster but on the other you could have bad habits you need to break in order to become a better health care provider! That’s why I think it’s still an even playing field if you have experience or don’t! I’m so excited to see everyone succeed! Only a couple weeks left. Tomorrow is the last day for the phase 2 portion. 

[Samoya16, CNA]

Guys I just finished with my interview . It was pretty laid back !

[karliwithak_]

Awesome!! How did you think you and your group did?

My group lasted almost the whole hour, I know some groups finished in like 30 ish minutes.

[Samoya16, CNA]

My group lasted only 19 minutes . I was pretty nervous at first but then I got a hang of it . I just tried being my self as much as I could . They looked really pleased with some of my replies but you may never know . My group did really well honestly . Most of them had experience in the medical field expect one girl 

[karliwithak_]

Oh wow, that's crazy! I totally didn't expect there to be such a huge time variation between groups. I'm glad you ended up getting the hang of it and could relax and be yourself. It seems a lot of groups crushed the interview process which is awesome and there also appears to be a trend where a lot of applicants have experience in the medical field. Definitely a very strong applicant cycle.

[karliwithak_]

4 hours ago, karliwithak_ said:

Facts!! That’s why I was saying to be yourself. They don’t want you to put on a “face” just for the interview. They want to see the real you and judge your character and they can’t do that if you’re worried about trying to impress them. 
 

I actually had heard that in a couple of videos I was watching in a preparation for the interview that having experience is a double edged sword. On one hand you’ll catch on faster but on the other you could have bad habits you need to break in order to become a better health care provider! That’s why I think it’s still an even playing field if you have experience or don’t! I’m so excited to see everyone succeed! Only a couple weeks left. Tomorrow is the last day for the phase 2 portion. 

Hey! I'm curious as to how long your interview was?

[Rookie nurse]

Mine lasted an hour and a little more.