I'm beginning to get some calls on my new grad apps and am trying to put my stuff together. I was talking to a unit manager the other day on the phone and she was telling about their new grad program. After she was done she asked, "Do you have any questions for me?" I have to admit that I was so excited that someone had called for me that I went blank. I just fumbled and said that I would like to visit the unit then I would have more specific questions.
The problem is... I don't know what I should ask...
this was not an interview... just a set up on the way to the interview. So what sort of things should I ask that would make me sound like I am informed and know what I am doing. I am actually very inexperienced when it comes to getting a job. My last full time job came to me when I got married... it was called housewife!
I had an interview before we left and I think that I mentioned it was like a round table session where there were five people tossing questions at me. Mostly scenario questions. However, I just decided to do an interview with another hospital to give me some options and they just brought me in and told me about the position and asked if I had any questions. I did see some of the questions I asked posted previously but it just amazes me how different interviews can be...
Well anyway, good luck with the NCLEX, I am sure that you will do great...
Take care, Lynda
Lynda!
How fun to see you here! When's that hubby home?
yeah, if I get a bunch of people quizzing me I'll just say "Uh, I don't know..."
It was bad enough that this unit sent me a 5 page questionnaire with stuff about why I want to work in the Special Care Newborn Nursery (does, it's the only one who has wanted to talk to me so far, count?) critical thinking skills and how I have used them during clinicals, Interdisciplinary Care Team and how I have related to team members during clinicals! Hello... I was a student... I stood there and listened! Luckily, my real skill is writing...
Well, gotta hit the books! I'm starting to feel very DUMB... gotta get my confidence up... I CAN DO THIS!!!
Hi all! I'm a new grad (BSN) and will be looking to inerview with local hospitals shortly.
Few questions -
I just graduated at the end of August and I would first like to start a job at the end of October/beginning of November. I need time to study, get things in order, etc. Should I start interviewing NOW in the beginning of September but tell the hospital I'm only interesting in starting in a month and a half or two? Or should I delay interviewing a few more weeks?
A friend of mine also wanted to wait 2 months before starting a job, yet when she interviewed she was told they have a position open now to start in 2 weeks and they cant guarantee anything in 2 months from now. My friend took that job and is starting next week. I dont really want to get stuck in that position...
Also, I was reading up the list of questions that I might ask during an interview and I found them very helpful. One question many people have been asked is something like "What has been the biggest challene in your life and how did you deal with it and learn from it?" My biggest challenge has been an orthopedic injury in the winter, followed by PT, then surgery and then PT again! It was a tremendous learning experience from me - learnt a lot about orthopedic medicine/nursing, personally experienced what its like to be a patient and how healthcare members/nurses can make a huge difference in many small ways, etc...
Question is - Is it appropriate for me to give this kind of answer, or will it make the recruiter second guess my health status and physical ability? I have NO limitation and am just about 98% better. (The only limitation might be difficulty in kneeling for CPR, but I can easily improvise by shifting my weight to the other knee).
Hi all! I'm a new grad (BSN) and will be looking to inerview with local hospitals shortly.
Few questions -
I just graduated at the end of August and I would first like to start a job at the end of October/beginning of November. I need time to study, get things in order, etc. Should I start interviewing NOW in the beginning of September but tell the hospital I'm only interesting in starting in a month and a half or two? Or should I delay interviewing a few more weeks?
A friend of mine also wanted to wait 2 months before starting a job, yet when she interviewed she was told they have a position open now to start in 2 weeks and they cant guarantee anything in 2 months from now. My friend took that job and is starting next week. I dont really want to get stuck in that position...
Also, I was reading up the list of questions that I might ask during an interview and I found them very helpful. One question many people have been asked is something like "What has been the biggest challene in your life and how did you deal with it and learn from it?" My biggest challenge has been an orthopedic injury in the winter, followed by PT, then surgery and then PT again! It was a tremendous learning experience from me - learnt a lot about orthopedic medicine/nursing, personally experienced what its like to be a patient and how healthcare members/nurses can make a huge difference in many small ways, etc...
Question is - Is it appropriate for me to give this kind of answer, or will it make the recruiter second guess my health status and physical ability? I have NO limitation and am just about 98% better. (The only limitation might be difficulty in kneeling for CPR, but I can easily improvise by shifting my weight to the other knee).
Thanks for your help everyone.
Hey, congrats!
What I found was that many times hospitals are hiring a ways out anyway for new grads. My two interviews were for jobs that would start in 6 weeks... may be different for you but I don't think waiting two months will be a problem.
About the health status... again, I don't think you need to worry about it. They will probably ask you if you are limited in what you can do and will require a physical or health status form before you start the job like they do all new employees. I was hired recently and then they scheduled me for a physical by their health center. Am not sure yet what that will entail, but I was just glad that I didn't have to make the appointment and pay.
Nurse2bSandy
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Lynda!
How fun to see you here! When's that hubby home?
yeah, if I get a bunch of people quizzing me I'll just say "Uh, I don't know..."
It was bad enough that this unit sent me a 5 page questionnaire with stuff about why I want to work in the Special Care Newborn Nursery (does, it's the only one who has wanted to talk to me so far, count?) critical thinking skills and how I have used them during clinicals, Interdisciplinary Care Team and how I have related to team members during clinicals! Hello... I was a student... I stood there and listened! Luckily, my real skill is writing...
Well, gotta hit the books! I'm starting to feel very DUMB...
gotta get my confidence up... I CAN DO THIS!!!
Chat at ya later... Sandy