New grad here...need help

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Ok so I got my first interview...finally!!! I was so excited and now I am freaking out a little. What if I give a bad interview? I have never interviewed for a nursing position before and I am a little terrified. Knowing how long it took for me to land this one, if I blow it, it may be another 6 months before I have the opportunity again. I don't want to miss out so any advice on interview strategies would be great appreciated or any experiences as a new grad intgerviewing for the first time.

Thanks for any help:bow:

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Specializes in HIV/AIDS, PSYCH.

I'm sorry I can't give much beneficial advice because I'm still in school my self. But be yourself and also being confident always goes a long way. Most importantly praying to Jesus Christ that may he give you all the knowledge and confidence you need to land this job. Good luck to you!

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Thank You :up:

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1. Know your hospital/facility your going to apply to, do some research on the internet. know how many beds they have, what their specialty unit is. you don't want to sound foolish for saying you really want to work in pediatrics if the facility doesn't even have this type of unit.

2. brush up on your medication and math. you will most likely be given an 20 to 30 question exam with basic questions.

i.e. what is the drop factor if this is the amount of ML left to give this dose. or what is the primary consideration when admistering digoxin etc.

3. do you know the person you are having the interview with? if so do a google search on them and know what they are all about.

4. practice what you're going to say, but don't act like you're reading from a script. meaning anticipate the common interview quetsions i.e. why did you become a nurse? what is your nursing philosphy? where do you see yourself in 3 or 5 or 10 years? what is your goal in nursing? tell me/us a story of how you went above and beyond your call of duty? what is your strength or weakness? why should i hire you?

good luck, stay focused and have confidence in yourself!

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.

Where's the interview at?

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It was today at Raritan Bay Medical Center.

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.

Cool. Good luck!!

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If they called you in for an interview that is something to be THANKFUL for!

Hope it all works out for you.

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how did the interview go? i had to wait 11 days before i found out i got a new grad position...but honestly, i wish i was more prepared because i really felt like i blew it...but thank God everything worked out...let us know how you made out....raritan bay is a really good trauma hospital...some of my class did clinicals there...good luck....i will keep you in my prayers

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I got the position..YAY!

Its only PT but it has FT benefits and its a start so I am thankful that I got it. I can finally start my nursing career.

Thanks for all the support.

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hey flipper...i am thrilled for you....it is such an amazing feeling...it has been 2 weeks since i got my job offer and haven't stopped smiling since then....good luck in your career...you are going to shine:yeah:

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Thank you so much!!! I have been grinning all day...funny enough I just got a phone call for another interview at St. Clare's and its for PT time to so I am hoping for the best!

Took awhile but all the hard work has paid off!

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