Interview Tomorrow

Dream2BANurse · Nov 12, 2007

Hi, Im not sure about the types of questions you will be asked as I am just getting started with the whole process but I wanted to wish you luck. Just stay calm and give honest answers.

And again Good Luck!!

Armygirl7 · Nov 12, 2007

So, my Nursing School interview is tomorrow and I am very nervous about the questions that may get asked. I have heard that they try to get you "frazzled" so as to see how you act under pressure. Does anyone know if this is true and also how to keep from getting confused in the interview?

Hey Kynlee-

I don't know if this is toooooooo late - but I just wanted to wish you luck and say that the most important aspect of ANY interview is how you comport yourself-- i.e., good strong handshake, eye contact, thoughtful responses. All those things go a long way towards making a good impression.

Don't be afraid to ask the interviewer to say a few more words about a question if you need something clarified. Since there are no "right" answers on an interview it is best to project a confident attitude. They expect you to be nervous etc, so don't panic about that! Just take your time and try to be truly thoughful and honest in your responses.

I also have found it is good to have a pre-thought-out short list of your strengths and weaknesses. And never make your weaknesses out to be incurable!! Y'know, be up front but don't do yourself in!! If you can present your weakness along with the action you are already taking to correct it that makes a good impression, i.e., when asked for an example of where you think you are weak you could say: "My instructor told me I have unclear pronunciation so I am taking a speech class for the next 6 Saturdays and already I have greatly improved. I am prepared to work hard at correcting myself in any areas where I receive constructive criticism." Always leaving a positive "can-do" impression at the end.

GOOD LUCK!