Have interview at a hospital that sponsers students

purplemania, BSN, RN · Jun 14, 2004

Dress for the interview, not the job. You can be in slacks or a dress, but be clean and make sure your clothes fit properly and are not too revealing. This is not the time to look sexy. Take a resume. Take a piece of paper outlining your goals for the next 5 years, or at least be prepared to discuss your goals. Will you have to repay the sponsorship? what are the terms? Consider your response if they ask "why should they hire you after graduation" or "what can you offer our organization". Smile. Turn your cellphone OFF! Ask how many LVN's are in their facility and what depts. they work in. In short, make them believe that you are someone who is trying to make something of her life and want them to be part of it. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

nightingale, RN · Jun 14, 2004

Excellent advice!

Remember, you are interviewing them too; jot down some questions you would like answered. I often will keep notes myself as I discuss and interview.

The last several job interviews I have been on have a list of questions they ask. It is a bit grueling but I do my best to be brief and positive.

Good luck, enjoy "the process". Let us know how it went.

tedbear · Jun 15, 2004

Ok, thanks for the tips on my interview. I made copies of my resume, wrote my 5 yr goal plan and talked to my husband a million times about it! I also have all my tutition paperwork and other bills (books, uniforms etc.) to take along.

I'll give an update when it's over. Just need to remind myself to breathe!

tedbear · Jun 16, 2004

dear purple and nightingale,

it looks very positive that i will get the sponsership!!! i was suprised at how relaxed it was. there were only two interviewers so that helped me feel better. they both said that i have what they were looking for in a sponsered student. wow, it looks very promising. will know for sure in a week or so.

thanks for your support and advice.

newonboard · Jun 16, 2004

:balloons: congratulations in advance keep us posted.

dear purple and nightingale,
it looks very positive that i will get the sponsership!!! i was suprised at how relaxed it was. there were only two interviewers so that helped me feel better. they both said that i have what they were looking for in a sponsered student. wow, it looks very promising. will know for sure in a week or so.
thanks for your support and advice.

nightingale, RN · Jun 16, 2004

Congratulations tedbear! YOU did it!

P_RN, ADN, RN · Jun 16, 2004

Congratulations on the interview. Now study hard and get that LPN!!!

NurseDiva04 · Jun 22, 2004

I have an interview with a hospital for a work scholarship on tomorrow. I really need the money as well.

tedbear · Jun 23, 2004

Dear Nursediva,

Wish you the best at your interview. Razzle and dazzle them with all you got!!

I still have not heard the results of mine yet...but I have my fingers crossed.

tedbear · Jun 30, 2004

Hey everyone!

Well I got the good news today!!! They accepted me into the program. Still have to work out all the details in the contract. Any advice on what to expect...would appreciate any tips.

Thanks for all your support and prayers.

NurseDiva04 · Jun 30, 2004

TedBear!

Congrats!! I know you are excited! I should hear something next week or so!