More Interview stories

slcpicu · Nov 3, 2008

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!!

gluck · Nov 3, 2008

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

srna2008 · Nov 4, 2008

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

MrsBoz07 · Nov 5, 2008

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!