Nursing School Interview

CnmAshley · Jan 20, 2011

I wanted to add this is the selection criteria for the program, so the interview weights just as heavily as my GPA.

Interview 40 points

Writing Sample 5 points

GPA 40 points

Math and Science Courses Completed 6 points

General Education Courses Completed 4 points

Tennessee Resident 5 points

=100 points

kaiasunshine · Jan 20, 2011

Check out this link- it's FULL of practice questions and advice! Wonderful thread :)

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/interview-questions-88629.html

CnmAshley · Jan 20, 2011

Thank you so much!!!

TheCareerStudent · Jan 20, 2011

I had to do an interview with the DON at my school. It was really just like a job interview, just a bit more in depth. I wore a business suit, carried a portfolio, prepared questions, etc. I have done a lot of interviews though in business settings so I was pretty comfortable. A lot of colleges offer interview prep classes, maybe you could attend one if you are not too familiar with interviews.

The best advice I can give is to be professional, upbeat, but most importantly be yourself. You are essentially selling yourself to them but they will know how to spot a fake. I am sure you will do just fine and remember getting butterflies before an interview is normal. Good luck!

symphie · Jan 20, 2011

We had a group interview for one of the nursing programs I applied to. There were 4 interviewers (director of programs, professors, etc.) and there were 5 of us being interviewed at a time. We had to dress professionally and each group got different questions. For my group, they asked what we'd want to see in a nurse, where we see ourselves in 5 or 10 years, an example of a time when we were a disappointment to ourselves or a parent/teacher, an example of a time when we had to deal with conflict, and why they should choose us for this program.

exit96 · Jan 20, 2011

Didn't have an interview at my school, We have a VERY competitive point system. Students now have to 4.0 everything and have some points earned from work experience to get in. From what I have seen I would like to see an interview included for some reasons and excluded for other reasons. My school will SOON have to figure something else out as everyone collides once again when they are all getting 4.0's. Problems I think that may exist with interview are; discrimination as the human element is involved, someone who would be a good nurse could possibly get turned away because they may rub the interviewer wrong; they may look odd; etc

Some reasons I would like to see a good interview process; weed out those who are just there for a job and are antisocial and are not compassionate;

CnmAshley · Jan 21, 2011

For me, I think it's a good thing we have interviews, my GPA isn't perfect b/c of a few classes I did poorly in years ago, so I think I can do well in an interview. So I'm actually thrilled they do it this way. The school I wanted to go to, I can't even get on a waiting list b/c my GPA and ACT score isn't perfect, they don't consider anyone unless they have a 25 ACT and 3.8 GPA.

markostalin · Jan 21, 2011

Tips for nursing interview

First of all, show up ON TIME

show up neat, clean, conservatively dressed, and hygienic

prepare beforehand for your nursing school admissions interview