More Interview stories

Since there has been 103 ppl look and no one reply, I will be the first. IF you search alittle on here you will probably find some of the answers to your questions that have been posted already. But anyway I will answer.

I really over prepared to say the least. I had heard of all the horror stories of some very clinical interviews and I was determined to be very prepared. I found a template of possible questions on a different site. (mostly behaviorly though) I answered all of them. I made my own study sheet of all numbers (swan, svr calc, pvr, wedge, cvp, ect.) and what changes in each meant. I listed all code drugs, vasopressor, inotropes, and RSI etc. I study doses, indications, and how they worked. Ended up being like 25+ pages and I studied it religiously for months.

Then went to my first interview and didn't get asked a single clinical question. My questions really drove the interview. I felt really good about the interview and I was accecpted. (whew) I know the material really well now though and it was a good investment regardless. So, thats what I did. Good Luck on your interview!!

Thank you, I of course searched the site, but your comments and experience are appreciated. It sounds like all that "overpreparation" gave you the confidence to smoke the committee, good job

One of my interviews was clinically based. I just pretty much studied the CCRN materials and it went pretty well.

Studying and preparing for the worst really does give you extra confidence in the interview, which I am sure shows to the interviewers. My recommendation is anything that you think may be a possible question related to critical care, study it...basically all CCRN stuff (esp. CV and resp). Good luck!