Interview Jitters

[rn4lyfe08]

Hi all,

OK, so I'm dying to get into a NICU as this is where I want to focus my career. I do have some pediatric nursing experience. I applied to lots of places, and finally got a positive call back from this one great hospital. Little did I know that when I returned their call I'd be jumping head first into an interview!!! I did the best I could, but the interview quickly went to a place I didn't want to go: The reason why I left my last job.... I had no choice but to describe the negatives. I did my best to add the positives, and some things I did to change the situation (to little avail) but fear I may be doomed. I was definitely anxious. The recruiter asked if I had any questions and I had a few, then I asked a silly question; I asked if they felt I was for the position!!!!! They said it certainly was something I met the minimum requirements for and that my application would be forwarded to the unit manager.

Hours later, I still am in high anxiety mode, and feel I have bombed the initial interview. Am I over reacting?? How do you put negative situations like "job dissatisfaction" in a positive light when they are asking detailed questions about it? What steps do I take now, to try and land the job. This really is where I want to work, I guess that's why I'm so nervous, especially with the job market the way it is.

Any opinions/words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :confused: