iNTERVIEWING FOR IP POSITION

[ena1978]

Hi everyone. Im 3 weeks away from gradutating........:w00t: and soooooooo excited!!!! But I do have a question about interviewing for a position with an interim permit.

I attended a New Grad dinner last week where I turned in my application to the Nurse manager for the Med- Surg unit. I was called today by that same nurse manager wanting me to come in for an interview next week. Now believe it or not but I am 30 years old and have had 3 jobs. Two of these jobs were in a medical office and the other was restaurant buisness. In neither of those jobs did I have to interview to obtain my job, I just happened to know people in all 3 places :hehe:. So basically I have no idea what types of questions I am going to be asked. I dont even know what I should take with me to the interview. Pretty much I need all your guys help on what the heck to expect. The only thing I do know to do is dress professionally .......So if I can get any pointers from anyone and everyone I would definately appreciate it soooo much. Thanks guys, I know I can count on you.

[RheatherN, ASN, RN, EMT-P]

ask your instructors, they gave us a list of questions. i would post em, but no clue where they are. they usually have a list a couple pages long of general interview questions. maybe the nurse recruiter at that hospital can help you out too!

[Race Mom, ASN, RN]

I have an interview today in L&D and granted I've been working for 4 months, so I have some certifications now, but I'm bringing the following (since you never know what they may ask for):

Unofficial transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

CPR card

Immunizations/titer letters/forms

resume (even though they already have it)

NRP and STABLE certifications

Nursing License

PBDS results (taken after hire, some hospitals do this testing)

Preceptorship evaluations

Pen

Driver's license/Social security card

List of questions I want to ask

All of this fits nicely into a file folder, and at worst, you brought it and didn't need it.

And to top it off, a ton of positive thoughts and determination...I want to leave there knowing that I made a good impression.

The best of luck on your interview!