Interview needed; please help

[lhamidian]

I'm working on my BSN through Western Governor's University and need to complete two interviews. If you hold your BSN and would like to participate, it would be much appreciated :) I'm in a remote area and don't know any nurses who have received their BSN. Thank you in advance for your time.

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[TD]1. How would you describe your role in your current position and your educational preparation for this role?

2. How would you explain the unique contributions you as a nurse bring to an interdisciplinary team?

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[TD]3. How would you describe the unique role of your specialty in promoting quality outcomes for patients?

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[TD]4. How has nursing research improved or changed a particular aspect of patient care in your specialty area?

5. How do you facilitate patient-centered care in your practice?

6. How is cost containment addressed in your specialty area?

7. How has your specialty area addressed the needs of underserved patients and populations?

8. How does information technology apply to your specialty area?

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[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Have you tried calling any of your local facilities, long term care, schools (several states require a minimum BSN for entry into school nursing), health department, surgical centers, etc? What about a "Minute Clinic" or equivalent staffed by APN's?

Remember this is an anonymous public website you have no way of knowing if your respondent is even a nurse never mind a BSN. Besides, does your instructor want you to survey random individuals online or is the preferred method to do an in person interview to hone your non-verbal communication and patient interview skills? There are a lot of skills to be gained by completing an in person or even a telephonic interview. In addition tone of voice, inflection and nonverbal cues are impossible to ascertain in an online anonymous communication.

Good luck in your educational endeavors.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

thread moved to nursing student assistance forum to elicit further response.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

No matter where you are, there's a public health nurse or school nurse-- both BSNs in most states. We get this request all the time. Trust us, your faculty wants you to take the trouble to go and interview a live person for more reasons than you think you know from the questions. Go do it!