How do I know if the interview went well?

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I had a interview Friday regarding a nurse residency. This was my second interview and I met with two nurse managers and the nurse educator. I think the interview wentwell but now I can't stop second guessing myself! The people were really nice and they were laughing with me. One of them asked me a question and then asked how can she believe me. Once I answered, she told me Ok I believe you. One of them told me that I seem to really know what I want for someone so young and that is hard to find. They kept making it seem like I have the job with things like this program would be good for you because you said you like busy.... I asked when I would hear word and they told me they are making their decision next week and should expect a call....... I can't stop thinking about it and am so stressed out.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Infusion.

Waiting for that call is always the hardest and most tortuous part. I don't have any magic advice for you other than try to keep busy so you don't obsess too much, but again easier said than done ;) Good luck!

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Thanks. Im trying to keep calm but still no call...... thinking I'm going to call them monday at the end of the day to follow up assuming I don't hear from them. BUT I AM HOPING TO HEAR FROM THEM!!!

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Specializes in Wound Care.

The waiting will drive you insane. I interviewed for a job last week and am waiting to hear back soon.... every time my phone rings I break my neck trying to answer it. It's pathetic.

Hang in there

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God I hope we both get the job. The worst part of the interview is that the interviewer will compliment you and use futuristic terms as they are going to hire you but now I'm waiting for the phone to ring and WHY ISNT IT RINGING??????

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I had an interview a few days ago and at the end of the interview I was told there was no opening currently but will keep my name on file. Maybe I'm over thinking it but is it a subtle hint that I'm not hired? I was bummed after that and didn't even bother to keep my phone nearby.

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Heh the first interview I went on the recruiter opened the interview up by saying that the hospital was not hiring at all. They are legally obligated to post official openings online but they can not actually afford to fill the positions. I was crushed and angry they bothered to waste my time and give me false hope. She conducted the interview and later had a interview with the Director of nursing who told me they may be able to afford to take on a oriented class of 30 nurses come the new year (I was interviewed early october). Well the new year came along and I got a call they had to push the class off till spring. Spring came and I got a call summer. But my friend who works there told me they just let go 90!!! nurses. I really understand that the market is tight and there isnt room to spend money but how can hospitals afford to cut on care???? Who is taking care of patients?

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Clran, In short, do not take it personally! I know it's hard and you feel like they have personally wronged you it usually comes down to money and lack of expierence. While inexpierence does mean fresh (usually young) and eagerness it also means they will need to invest loads of money.

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Clran, In short, do not take it personally! I know it's hard and you feel like they have personally wronged you it usually comes down to money and lack of expierence. While inexpierence does mean fresh (usually young) and eagerness it also means they will need to invest loads of money.

I tried not to but it was an hour drive to and from so I really feel that 1) they wasted my time and 2) I'm curious and want to know what I did wrong so I won't make the same mistake with another interview.

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