I was looking for a post for the Entry-Level BSN program for Winter 2016 at Nova and I couldn't find one, so I decided to make one where we could all get in contact to discuss and share our experience, tips, thoughts and questions on this journey !
So, I guess I'll begin with mine!! I originally began my application to Nova April 30th (kind of late considering their deadline for registration was June 1st) for the Fall Semester. After I submitted both my nursingCAS and the NSU application, it took about 2 weeks to receive a response. I got my email for the interview May 19th. I immediately registered for an interview (June 4th, tomorrow!!!) and began to prepare.
I called Nova, to see if I could get some feedback as to what I could use to study from, or if there was any specific book I could purchase. The girl who I spoke to kindly informed me that there was no specific study guide and that the test would be based on previous knowledge from my prerequisites. With that being said, I immediately started googling and finding out as much information as possible about the Exam and the interview process (where I came to find this website that has genuinely helped me so much with gathering info). I then purchased the "Nursing School Entrance Exams" Kaplan book through Amazon, which cost me around $20, and began to study from that. I can' t tell you guys yet if that worked for me or not since we don't know the exact material of the exam and I hadn't taken the exam yet, but I'll make sure to come back and let you guys know how it went!
I received a call last week on Friday, that there were no more available seats for the Fall Term 2015. The girl I spoke to advised me to still present myself to the interview and take the exam. She also told me that the application could be moved to the Winter Term and that way I don't have to apply all over again and go through the same process. So, that's what I plan on doing.
I am so nervous for the exam more than anything, since I don't know what to expect, but I am trying to stay positive.
Good luck to all the new applicants for Winter Term and those that are on the same boat as me. Hopefully we are all together soon in the BSN program at NSU!!!!!!!
Alright so I'm officially done! The interview was not bad but honestly I was freaking out because it's just the way I am. Since it was only 3 of us, they did individual interviews. The questions they asked me were:
tell me about yourself
tell me what you think is the most important role of a nurse.
if you were on your way to a test and you got a flat tire, tell us what you would do.
if you saw a child all alone at a park with no parents, what would you do?
if your teacher was passing around a sign in sheet and you saw the person next to you sign in someone that was not in class, what would you do?
Alright so I'm officially done! The interview was not bad but honestly I was freaking out because it's just the way I am. Since it was only 3 of us, they did individual interviews. The questions they asked me were:
tell me about yourself
tell me what you think is the most important role of a nurse.
if you were on your way to a test and you got a flat tire, tell us what you would do.
if you saw a child all alone at a park with no parents, what would you do?
if your teacher was passing around a sign in sheet and you saw the person next to you sign in someone that was not in class, what would you do?
thats it! It lasted about 5 minutes!
Thank you so much. I see that it's common sense questions. Thank you thank you thank you.
Annadearmas your questions & essay were a bit different from mines but I am very happy you had a good interview. I think we all freak out, I was freaking out as well with a major migraine lol. Now just wait for a response. I'm positive we will hear great news soon!!
Meicp, I know waiting is the worse part! Let us know!
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I'm curious about what type of question they asked.