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I am applying to the nurse residency program winter 2012 at Vanderbilt. Is anybody else applying??
Just finished my interview. It was extremely intense. My nerves were shot, and by the last question I was so nervous that I think I completely missed the boat answering it. Who knows.....I hope I scored real high on everything else in case my interview wasn't brilliant. Good luck everyone.
What track did you interview for?
Just finished my interview. It was extremely intense. My nerves were shot, and by the last question I was so nervous that I think I completely missed the boat answering it. Who knows.....I hope I scored real high on everything else in case my interview wasn't brilliant. Good luck everyone.
I interviewed for Critical Care. Two of the three ladies were nurse managers on ICU units, which made me feel a little intimidated. I hope I get it. I showed my passion for nursing and my patients and clearly expressed education is important to me. I think I just didn't do so hot on the "tell me a time when...." stories, which sucks cause I actually prepared yesterday for it! It's amazing the "word vomit" that comes out of your mouth when you're nervous =]
hi i'm new to allnurses but i have enjoyed reading all ur post. i am interested in attending vanderbilts nurse residency program for the summer 2012. my interest is in critical care. i have a few ? i wanted to ask regarding the interview process. do u all feel the interview is similar to a job interview? do u believe anything would have been different if you included more textbook language in response to the questions asked? i'm just trying to get a feel of what to expect for the interview.
The interview is similar to a job interview except with a lot more situational questions from my experience. I had 10 situational questions I think. I don't think "textbook language" would help. They want u to be able to come up with examples on the spot and exercise safe nursing practices in your examples. I didn't think the interview was as bad as I anticipated. I kind of enjoyed it. I can't think of any other residency programs in Tennessee.
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I applied and interviewed for the 2012 Winter Pediatric Track, should have an answer mid November.