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Specializes in CVICU, ICU, RRT, CVPACU.

Ive been thinking and Im curious. I seriously am wondering...........if you were interviewing me, a nurse who has been in CVICU/CVPACU for over two years and a RRT who worked primarily in ICU, CVICU with fast track ventilator weaning and code blue team as well as working for a critical care intensivist and for a pharmaceutical company teaching PFT interpretation to physiciansn. What would you absolutely expect me to know and answer if you were interviewing me. How do you think my interview might differ from other applicants. What should I prepare for specifically based on my experience and background? I appreciate your input guys.

JOEYZ

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Well,it sounds like you know a lot about many different aspects of critical care...it's all good! The interviewers will want to know what types of patients you cared for and then they may ask questions related to that type of patient. So don't mention anything you don't want to discuss in detail.

But it also depends on the school. They are all very different when it comes to interview styles. Some schools will grill you on hemodynamics and invasive line monitoring...others will mostly focus on your motivations and support systems for going to school. Search this board for your particular school of interest. Believe me, this subject is covered here for a great many schools.

Good luck with the process.

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Specializes in ER/ICU, CCRN, SRNA (class of 2010).

Joeyz,

Definitely look into info specific to the schools you interview at for their "style". I would guess they will ask about nursing in the CVICU, either giving you scenarios or asking for you to talk about a few patients. I am sure they would ask about RRT type stuff, but they may also want reassurance that you are a good RN. So don't get me wrong being an RRT is a feather in your hat, but don't over sell it ,to the point that you don't look like a nurse.

Good luck.

-Smiley

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Specializes in CRNA.

You may want to think about explaining why you have made so many changes, and are you prepared to stick with nurse anesthesia when the going gets tough.

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