Nursing Assistant Job Interview-No Experience

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Hello everyone!

First and foremost, I apologize if I placed this post in the incorrect category. I don't use this website much.

I am currently a pre-nursing student at a metro Detroit area community college. I will be applying to my college's nursing school in January with a 4.0 prerequisite gpa. I also plan on applying to U-M nursing school as a transfer, as I was recently involved in a summer research fellowship program there--their campus is beautiful and the opportunities are vast! I am also a patient care volunteer at an area hospital (for almost 1 year) :D. To be honest, I love volunteering but I need more hands-on patient experience.

Unfortunately, my class schedule and limited financial resources have prevented me from taking a CNA course. Luckily I was recently able to obtain a BLS Provider certification and I applied to RO Beaumont for a nursing assistant job.

Miraculously, I was contacted by HR today to set up an interview and I am excited! However, what can I say and/or do in order to increase my chances of landing the job? I have personally cared for my chronically ill mother in the past and present. Things I've done for her included changing ileostomy bags, checking her blood sugar, packing a deep (and long) abdominal wound she had, administering insulin, administering IV antibiotics via a PICC line, helping her with ambulation, as well as emptying her bedside commode and helping her with bathing.

Volunteering at a hospital (and caring for my mother) have shaped me into an empathetic and detail-oriented individual. For instance, I am never afraid to alert the nursing staff on my unit about patients who need to be attended to ASAP. I am also able to empathize with frustrated families and I pride myself in maintaining a professional demeanor.

I will dress in business casual attire, bring a copy of my resume, references, BLS Provider card, and I am reviewing the Nurse Aide Practice Exam, just in case a similar test is administered (even though nothing of the sort was mentioned over the phone). Is there anything else I should do? Should I bring my social security card? This position is casual/contingent, so I don't think my 2 days/week of classes will hurt anything, as I have open availability the other 5 days of the week.

Best regards,

futurenurse96

(Thanks in advance and don't be afraid to offer me advice--this is my dream job as an undergrad. I love to learn new things!)

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