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Just sent in my application! Has anyone else applied?
On 8/14/2020 at 8:24 PM, MICU1234 said:Any tips for preparing for clinical questions? This is my first interview with clinical questions and I'm not sure what to expect! Thanks!
4 hours ago, NursingDevil said:How were everyone’s interviews today??
Most people will not answer these questions because at this point, everyone is seen to be in competition. However, what most people don't understand is that every interview is different.
Some advice that I have received is to know your specialty! If you have worked in a CICU or a CVICU, know everything cardiac (everything is game... at least what you have on your resume or in your personal statement). Same thing goes for Neuro ICU; know your specialty! Know the medications you've used in your specialty, why they are used, alternatives, etc. Also, definitely review the general questions, "Tell us about yourself", "Why do you want to be a CRNA?", "Why do you want to come to this school?", etc. As Sgriffith said above, definitely know a story about a difficult patient and how you overcame the situation, a time where you made a mistake and how you resolved it, strengths, weaknesses, know about your transcripts and be prepared to explain poor grades, volunteer work, CRNA shadowing, etc. Also, research the school!!
There is a lot of good material online. Do a Google search or a Youtube search. Good Luck everyone!!
NursingDevil, BSN
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I didn’t either