Interviews And Getting Into Pre-Nursing Programme

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So I bit the bullet... and sent off my application to my local nursing school.

There are two nursing schools in my area, and I choose one. Partly due to their reputation for hands-on training. And also due to their association with the local ambulance company. It is a longer commute, but I think it is worth it.

I have applied for a course that is, "Foundations of Educations in Health Science." This is the deal for middle-aged people who don't have much history or references to get to nursing school.

Good performance on this will count to getting into this establishment's nursing programme. It is a one year deal with Chemistry, microbiology, etc.

Plan B is that I also think that paramedic science is really cool. And this school is associated with the local ambulance company. This course is also a gateway to applying with their in-house programme.

So, anyway, I am concerned about the intake process and interviews for this introductory programme.

What do they want?

How should I present myself?

I am expecting to be a "mature student" meaning middle-aged without any recent school. And this is somehow different to the kids just out of high-school.

The only relevant reference I have is being a candystriper for about a year and a half at my local hospital, including ED. I have been procrastinating with an application to a local hospice (they have an essay question about my own bereavement - Bummer.)

So... Anyway...

How would you approach a "Pre-Nursing" type of intake? With very little references and history?

Anyway...

This school has my application to sort through in the next intake - two or three months from now.

But I don't know what they want. And how I should present myself.

I live a long way from America, but I guess that this is similar to a "pre-nursing" type programme.

So... How would you prepare for getting into a "Pre-Nursing" school, with the vibe of, "Yes, I am suited to go on to your BSN, and I have my stuff together... (OMG I can barely remember 'moles' and the Periodic Table, and the maths, and stuff....)

It seems that this is a popular course. But, how can I show that I am smart enough, and also motivated by a personal, "calling," that will motivate me to do well?

I think that I am looking at a big bottleneck where I need to keep my head down. To just get through school, and be friendly and nice and non-threatening. So everybody will see me as a positive vibe :)