OU Accelerated 2nd Degree Program Interviews

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Has anyone been to their interview for Oakland University's Accelerated 2nd Degree Program yet? Mine is later this month and I was hoping for some advice/tips.

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Im applying as well..Hopefully for May 2010, but I am just now finishing up Biology and I will be finished in May....When you wrote your personal statement what did you talk about?

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Hi,

I had my interview for May 2010 on March 17th. Actually I was the very first interview. I was admitted a week after my interview.

If you have any questions, just send me a PM.

~D

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Oh,

I also started a forum called: "Oakland University Accelerated May 2010 Cohort"

Please visit and chat :)

It's been up awhile and only one other person has posted.

Thanks,

~D

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Hey,

I too interviewed on the same day but have not heard anything back! i was told we'd be hearing from the school of nursing next month! did i miss something? that has me worried now. have you finished all your pre-regs including the three for ou-patho,pharm, and nut?

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Congrats wannabeanurse, one step down and now what follows for you?

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Hey guys,

I started a private Facebook group:

Oakland University Accelerated Nursing Class of May 2011

Invite yourselves to join if you wish and I'll add you :)

~D

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christinajoy, for my personal statement i wrote about why i wanted to become a nurse and what i wanted to acheive in my nursing career. i am guessing the interview is going to be stating these same things. i just hate interviews........i get so nervous. congrats wannabeanurse84 on getting in that is awesome!

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I am graduating from Ou's 2nd degree program in May. From what I've heard, do not go in your interview and say that you're in it for the $$$, you like the job security, etc. They only want people who genuinely like helping others, its their calling to be a nurse, etc. If they think for any reason that you're only going into nursing because of the $$$ or shortage you prob. won't get in. IT IS so true though. You really have to love what you do to be successful and long lasting. If you are only there for the check then you will be miserable. You have to honestly be a caring person do be able to do what nurses do. :) Just a little advice!!!

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I am graduating from Ou's 2nd degree program in May. From what I've heard, do not go in your interview and say that you're in it for the $$$, you like the job security, etc. They only want people who genuinely like helping others, its their calling to be a nurse, etc. If they think for any reason that you're only going into nursing because of the $$$ or shortage you prob. won't get in. IT IS so true though. You really have to love what you do to be successful and long lasting. If you are only there for the check then you will be miserable. You have to honestly be a caring person do be able to do what nurses do. :) Just a little advice!!!

Can you give more examples on what they ask specifically? I'll be going for an interview next month. Obviously you don't want to go in saying things like it's about the money and job security. But what else do they ask? Do they ask you what you feel your strengths and weaknesses are?

Also, any advice on the attire? Should I wear a tie? (I'm male ;))

How many interviewers are on the panel?

Do they like direct answers or do they want you to explain yourself?

Thanks very much for the help!

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I am going to be interviewing next month too. I heard to dress business casual.

5 people were on the panel a few months ago, and be prepared to type a one page essay to a question when you walk in, and then the interview will start after each person will have a page of question to ask.

They start with...tell me about yourself..

I think I read a post by you before...I use to work as an engineer too.

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