what the heck do you wear to a Nursing School interview?

[NurseBanana]

Is it the old suit, or more casual? Does it depend on the school? Is it tacky to ask?!

[ShantheRN, BSN, RN]

I rock the full suit simply cause I look pretty BA in it.

You win the thread!

I have nothing useful to contribute (we didn't have interviews) but his reasoning is simple and awesome.

[NurseBanana]

Thanks for all your replies! I know exactly what to wear. I need to go shopping! Hee hee!

[brokenroads27]

i didn't even know nursing schools had interviews! my school definitely did not require that we interview before we got accepted.

[mommyof2Tees]

Don't forget to send a "Thank you for the interview letter/note" . This will score you some extra points! It did for me!!!

[Guest 360983]

I wore a pant suit. Most people were wearing suits. Some of the guys wore a dress shirt, tie and slacks. A few of the women were wearing more "church clothes" than "business clothes"--cute top and skirt, but not very business-like. That's not to say the right top and skirt can't be business, but be careful if you're buying separates. If you want to wear a suit but don't own one, ask your friends first to see if someone will let you borrow one. My suit was borrowed. It was a tad big but worked out ok.

[cmw6v8]

For the ABSN program I interviewed for, I wore a suit (black pants, black blazer and a button-down blouse). Most other people there were wearing suits as well. You might opt for something other than black, just to stand a bit. Gray maybe, or something with a bit more personality than your standard suit.

[Guest 360983]

Most other people there were wearing suits as well. You might opt for something other than black, just to stand a bit. Gray maybe, or something with a bit more personality than your standard suit.

This! My borrowed suit was camel colored. I borrowed it from a friend who works in HR and she told me that everyone under 30 interviews in black and so I wasn't allowed to wear her black suit.