Interview for nursing school

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Good morning please I need help. I have been notified of an interview at Samuel Merritt ELMSN. Please I am wandering the types of questions to expect. I don't have clinical experience but my Bachelors and Masters. I have completed all prerequisites and volunteer at a nursing home. I need help on how to tackle the interview... Thank you thank you

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Every interview is going to be different, but I can give you some general tips that helped me out.

1. Research the school you are applying to, and check out if their nursing program has had any awards or are part of any outreach programs that you can contribute to or are willing to.

2. Ask yourself why you want to be a nurse, and why anyone would want to hire you. The usual stuff like strengths and weaknesses.

3. Be prepared to answer ethical questions (not necessarily pertaining to nursing)

4. Show the best traits of your character, medical fields love to see someone who has resiliency and determination. Be prepared for examples of how you overcame obstacles in life.

5. Team player questions

6. What contributions will you give to the field of nursing?

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Thank you, this helps

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Good morning please I need help. I have been notified of an interview at Samuel Merritt ELMSN. Please I am wandering the types of questions to expect. I don't have clinical experience but my Bachelors and Masters. I have completed all prerequisites and volunteer at a nursing home. I need help on how to tackle the interview... Thank you thank you

Hello! And congratulations on your interview. Did you apply for the FNP option or CM option for Samuel Merritt's ELMSN?

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FNP option

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Thank you! I applied to the FNP option

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Congrats! I applied for the CM option. My best suggestion for you is to look at the past forums from the previous FNP semesters. They talk about their interview experiences like what to wear, how long the interview was and what to expect.

The FNP option is a GROUP interview. From what I've read, be personal and passionate about the FNP option. Be outgoing yet friendly! Good luck :)

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@ ffolefac: Congrats to you! When is your interview?

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They haven't sent out the calls for interviews for the CM option yet. I think it'll be about another week or two. I've read that they do the FNP interviews first, the. The CM. But I got an email from the school saying there were 23 CM applicants and I know there's 24 spots so hopefully that's good odds that I will get an interview!

I believe I read in a forum that there are around 92 or so FNP applicants!

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OMG I am so nervous now. I will sure look at the past forum guys.

September, 12 is my interview date

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You'll do fine! Just prepare yourself for a group interview. That's a big part!

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OMG I am so nervous now. I will sure look at the past forum guys.

September, 12 is my interview date

Are you sure it's not Sept 13th, not the 12th?

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