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Members are discussing job offers and interviews for positions in medical centers and surgical operating rooms. They are sharing information about the number of positions available in different departments and offering to connect with each other through a club on the forum. Additionally, some members are seeking advice on how to stand out during interviews and what experiences or qualities may have helped others secure job offers.
Application is open now 1/20/2025
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zookii said:Those of you that got accepted or at least offered an interview, do you have any experience as being a CNA or MA? Or something that made you stand out on your resume?
I don't think I have anything special tbh. I have a BSN and my license already. No medical experience, no volunteer work even. I do have a past work history in education. During video interview, I focused on their values as a hospital and valuing teamwork (seems to be one thing you should always mention when you can). During the interview, I connected with her in that we went to the same nursing school. I was able to answer most of the clinical questions she asked, and when I struggled I offered the knowledge I did know. And with personal questions I focused on valuing team work again, always learning (in personal life too), and my personal lifestyle improvement journey. These are things it seemed she was happy to hear from me. I also tried to maintain an attitude of if it's meant to be it will be, and any program would be lucky to have me on the team! When asked where I see myself in 5 years, I said I would ideally be on the same unit I start a new grad program in, continuing to gain experience in not just nursing skills, but in leadership (charge nurse) and as a mentor to new incoming nurses. I hope this helps, and at least gives hope that you don't have to have an exceptional medical work history, or already know someone there to help you get in.
Kat RN said:I don't think I have anything special tbh. I have a BSN and my license already. No medical experience, no volunteer work even. I do have a past work history in education. During video interview, I focused on their values as a hospital and valuing teamwork (seems to be one thing you should always mention when you can). During the interview, I connected with her in that we went to the same nursing school. I was able to answer most of the clinical questions she asked, and when I struggled I offered the knowledge I did know. And with personal questions I focused on valuing team work again, always learning (in personal life too), and my personal lifestyle improvement journey. These are things it seemed she was happy to hear from me. I also tried to maintain an attitude of if it's meant to be it will be, and any program would be lucky to have me on the team! When asked where I see myself in 5 years, I said I would ideally be on the same unit I start a new grad program in, continuing to gain experience in not just nursing skills, but in leadership (charge nurse) and as a mentor to new incoming nurses. I hope this helps, and at least gives hope that you don't have to have an exceptional medical work history, or already know someone there to help you get in.
Thank you so much for this, it's extremely helpful!!
FB link again
https://fb.me/g/8yHJvzijQ/Oub9f5hJ
posting the FB link here again if you got an offer
(I almost missed it in the other chat)
zookii
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Those of you that got accepted or at least offered an interview, do you have any experience as being a CNA or MA? Or something that made you stand out on your resume?