New Grad-First interview today

Editorial Team / Admin · Sep 18, 2015

There's a forum here at AN dedicated to Nursing Interview Help. Definitely check out the FAQ tab as well. Other advice: Don't wait until the day of the interview to ask for advice. Preparation should begin early. If this job doesn't work out, keep that in mind for the next interview.

mel1028 · Sep 18, 2015

thank so much. I started preparing earlier, I just figured I'd try this website. I'll definitely check out that forum. Thanks again!

megRNn · Sep 18, 2015

Most importantly be confident. Smile, make eye contact, shake hands, be polite, dress to impress (conservative suit or collared shirt, flats, hair pulled back, minimal makeup-sorry I'm assuming your female). Bring copies of your resume and attach a letter of redemption (basically a revamp of your cover letter). If it's a panel interview make sure you bring enough for every one. Good luck! Don't forget to breathe!

mel1028 · Sep 19, 2015

Thanks! That was great advice. I sometimes forget to breathe lol

Cola89 · Sep 19, 2015

The school and the degree don't matter so much as the licensure. You are an RN and that's all a lot of employers of direct patient care nurses care about. Some BSNs do great, some sink. Same with ADNs. True nursing is not about the school you attended or your GPA but about if you will sink or swim in the REAL world as they say.. .

megRNn · Sep 21, 2015

Hi everyone!
I'm a new grad and I have an interview today. I did not go to the most prestigious school and I have an associates. The interview is with a hospital. I really want this job. Any questions I should be prepared for in particular? Or any advice that could help me?
Thanks in advance!

So, how'd it go??

mel1028 · Sep 26, 2015

So, how'd it go??

ahhhh the interview went great. I prepared well for the questions I thought they would ask. Unfortunately I didn't get the job. There were just better candidates