New Grad RN Interview

[Nurse2b Tabi, BSN, RN]

I just graduated with my BSN, obtained my license a week ago, and am actively searching for jobs. I had an interview for an ED position that I spent hours preparing for. I gave very thorough answers to all the questions being asked.

My interview initially lasted about 18 mins and I was asked about 4 questions and that was it.

Has anyone ever had an interview that lasted this amount of time? The director told me that I should anticipate a call by the end of next week for the position and that was it.  I really wanted this position as well. ? 

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

There are many factors involved. Eighteen minutes and four questions , mean nothing. These are busy people. They make up their mind on the first impression. Hang on... until that call.

Good luck.

[klone, MSN, RN]

Agree with BTDT. For a new grad position, there aren't going to be a lot of questions about your practice, how you've handled situations, etc. They know you have zero experience. So they're basing it on how intelligent you seem, how well-spoken, calm, etc. That is something that can be assessed very quickly.

Also, congrats on passing the NCLEX! Now the fun begins LOL

[mdsRN2005, ASN, BSN, RN]

This was about how long my new grad interviews lasted.  ER managers aren't too picky, there's always a lot of turnover.  The biggest thing they want to know is if you can think critically AND keep up the pace. My former ER manager made half her decision by how  the prospective employees walked into the interview. (If they drug their feet or walked slow, it was a no).  Unless you botched an answer or seemed slow, you'll be fine.  Good luck and keep us posted! 

[Nurse2b Tabi, BSN, RN]

You guys are all so amazing!!? I was offered the position a few days later on that Friday (interviewed on Wednesday). I think I was one of the first interviewees because I chose the first available slot out of 3 days. Thank you so much for all your advice! 

[mdsRN2005, ASN, BSN, RN]

Nurse2b Tabi said:

You guys are all so amazing!!? I was offered the position a few days later on that Friday (interviewed on Wednesday). I think I was one of the first interviewees because I chose the first available slot out of 3 days. Thank you so much for all your advice! 

Congrats!!  Hope you love it!  ER is a fun specialty but also hard. It's also a tough transition from nursing school, especially if you didn't get much time in the ER on clinicals.  Expect it to take 6months to even feel safe/ minimally competent, and a year to be comfortable with it.  In the meantime, ask plenty of questions, be assertive (ER is a go-getter type specialty), and invest in good shoes! ? I don't work in that setting anymore, but did it for 10ths.  If you have questions or need to vent, lmk! 

10 years sorry 

[B52, ADN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Congratulations!