Just landed my first interview for a nurse manager...HELP

[ANurseDivided]

I never thought in a million years that I would EVER apply for a nurse manager position ( in fact, I have joked about this very thing with co-workers on several occassions), but I find myself at a stage in my career where I feel that is the most logical next step for me. SO I took a chance and applied for a ICU nurse manager position. Well, the director wants to meet with me for possible consideration!!

I am SO NERVOUS. I woke up out of my sleep just thinking about it. I've been reading management interview question examples and going over different management styles to see which one suits me...but I was wondering if anyone could pass on some words of wisdom of what it was like when you interviewed for a nurse manager position for the first time without any experience.

I have had nightmares about dealings with staff and what they will expect out of me and worry about if I can deliver being the person in charge. I am trying to hold it together but...I'm nervous lol.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[mommy2boysaz]

I, too, would be interested in a response to your questions! I just had a phone interview for a nurse director/educator position. They want me to come in next for a face-to-face interview over the course of a half day, meeting with the Chief Clinical Officer, CEO, other managers, staff, and 2 docs! GULP!

Where did you find the managment interview questions? And I don't know if I have a management style, yet, since I haven't been a manager!

Good Luck!!

[ANurseDivided]

I actually found some managerial interview questions on this website. It can be found under the Career tab at the top of the page...go to the Nursing Interview Help Topic.

Good luck

[cclear2020]

One of the most important questions relates to telling your own story. This is a large barrier for some, as you are now selling yourself. But look at it as an opportunity to paint a picture for the hiring manager so it explains why you are applying as well as the strengths you bring to the job. you can reference back to this story during other parts of the interview. This opening part is an outline (good, great, funny, mistakes, goals) that will help you during the rest of the interview.