Interview attire.

floridaRN38 · Jun 21, 2016

Either one. Sounds nice

CCRN_CSC_0710 · Jun 22, 2016

Either one works. I went with a pant suit because I'm more comfortable than in a skirt.

dressagerdr · Jun 22, 2016

Advice from my interview experience - take weather and location into account. It was 80+ degrees and humid on my interview day, so I was careful to wear a breathy outfit with some airflow. Also, I'd advise to give some thought to footwear. The campus they held interviews on has steep hills, and of course the parking lot was clear across campus - heels would have been a mistake.

Nurse Cookie Swirl · Jun 22, 2016

Always choose business suit. Go to Nordstroms and get yourself a nice black Hugo Boss jacket, slacks, and white collared blouse top. Black dress shoe heels with black dress socks. You'll probably spend around $900. IT IS WORTH IT!!!! There is a big difference between a designer suit and a JC Penny/Kohls department store suit. The quality is different. This can be seen and felt. You'll feel professional which will give you the extra confidence you need during the interview. As they say dress for success! It actually works.

My other advice is put your hair up and wear glasses. It will make you look more mature. Image is everything. Whenever we meet someone for the first time... image is a deciding factor if we are going to like them or not. We all naturally judge a book by its cover.

Good luck!

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Jun 22, 2016

Always choose business suit. Go to Nordstroms and get yourself a nice black Hugo Boss jacket, slacks, and white collared blouse top. Black dress shoe heels with black dress socks. You'll probably spend around $900. IT IS WORTH IT!!!! There is a big difference between a designer suit and a JC Penny/Kohls department store suit. The quality is different. This can be seen and felt. You'll feel professional which will give you the extra confidence you need during the interview. As they say dress for success! It actually works.
My other advice is put your hair up and wear glasses. It will make you look more mature. Image is everything. Whenever we meet someone for the first time... image is a deciding factor if we are going to like them or not. We all naturally judge a book by its cover.
Good luck!

Sorry- but no way in heck do you need to spend $900 at Nordstroms on interview clothing. Wear the nicest business professional wear you have, be sure it is clean, well-pressed and in good repair.

$900 - as if!

Alor14582 · Jun 22, 2016

I agree with most of the post by nurse cookie

. I brought a blue new suit from banana Republic on sale because it was better quality and fit than the cheaper suits. Didn't spend 900 spent about 200 for a 500 suit. My total outfit with shoes, t-shirt, tie was like 400. I also got it tailored then got some cool socks that matched the suit all for the 400. I saw other guys in suits way to big non tailored and all the same color of black. I stood out got compliments from two out of the three panels I interviewed with. Ended up getting into all three. Not saying the suit did it but everything helps. You will have the outfit after too you can use it for job interviews or going to nice events. The suit will not go bad it's not food and some looks are just plain time less. We are are welling to take gre for 200 before review books or apps. Willing to take the ccrn 220 or 325 before the add on's.Apply to multiple schools with multiple fees along with transcripts. We can spend that much on a suit. Ooo you can wear it to aana meeting if your school makes you go. Ok sorry for the long book, hope it helps others like others have helped me. Good luck

HopefulRN7 · Jun 22, 2016

Suits?! $900?! You have to be kidding me! Are you applying for a position as a Chief Administrator or as a nurse?

In my world, I wear business slacks, a sleeved blouse and a business jacket (weather dependent) and I've never been on an interview where I haven't been offered a position.

It's all about selling yourself and your skills/experience, being confident in your approach, maintaining a positive attitude and a level of genuineness and not looking like you've just rolled out of bed (oh and no scrubs, please!)

I work too hard for the money I make to throw it away on a suit that will sit in my closet over the years as I gain weight as a result of being a nurse at the job I landed due to my professionalism, not the $900 suit I should have never bought in the first place.

bugya90, ASN, BSN, LVN, RN · Jun 22, 2016

I wore black slacks, black 1 inch heels, black undershirt and a pink blazer. My manager said the pink made me stand out and made them remember me more.

Pant suit or blouse/skirt combo both sound good. Just to try to add a small pop of color.

Ashrnicu16 · Jun 22, 2016

Well here in Louisiana it's like 100 plus degrees so probably gonna be nice breathable dress pants and a conservative top that isn't stifling. Really hard to dress professionally in humid hot hell weather but if it weren't so hot I would try to wear a nice blazer but won't be happening here. I'll be sweating like a pig during my interview if I did

CCRN_CSC_0710 · Jun 22, 2016

Considering you're applying to CRNA school where you're most likely going to be living on a tight budget I would not recommend a $900 suit. My suit cost around $100 and I've also never been turned down for a job or rejected from school.

Cat365 · Jun 23, 2016

I wore a red top with a discreetly high neckline, black dress slacks, and black pumps, my long hair was confined in a tight bun with a black stick holding it up. I kept my makeup to a minimum and made sure to carry myself with confidence and proper posture. I was offered three of the four jobs I interviewed for. I'm fairly certain I flunked the peer interview in one. I wore red because it's a good color on me, helps me stand out, and brings me confidence, but you have to watch the style or you look like your trolling for a date Friday night.