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Hello! I have an interview with the University of Arizona this week for their PhD program. I have an odd question...the interview is on Friday, and I have to work. I am seeing a bunch of patients that day, so need to be at work and the interview is only 15 minutes long. Would it be weird to do the interview wearing my scrubs? Or should I bring in a suit jacket or something? Thanks for any help!

Specializes in cardiology.

I like it so far! We're only halfway through the first semester, so ask me again in December :)

I'm not sure if this is unique, but I still feel like I'm valued as a student, not just a tuition machine. All of my professors have been really supportive and flexible. No one makes me feel stupid for misunderstanding something. The grading seems pretty lenient, which I'm OK with. When I make a mistake, they correct me and give me good advice, not just tell me I'm wrong. I think one of the main things was they knew my name when I walked in on our first day of orientation. Everything is online, except for one week a year we have to go in person. I walked in the door not knowing anyone, or having any clue where to go, and the director of the program said hello and knew exactly who I was. 

We are also given a lot of funding opportunities. I was really worried about paying tuition, but I got a job right away as a graduate research assistant, and if I can work 20 hours per week I'll get tuition reimbursement. They are always sending us other funding opportunities as well. 

Good luck! I like it a lot, so far!

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U of A has a great nursing program! Congrats!

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SkiingRN said:

I like it so far! We're only halfway through the first semester, so ask me again in December ?

I'm not sure if this is unique, but I still feel like I'm valued as a student, not just a tuition machine. All of my professors have been really supportive and flexible. No one makes me feel stupid for misunderstanding something. The grading seems pretty lenient, which I'm OK with. When I make a mistake, they correct me and give me good advice, not just tell me I'm wrong. I think one of the main things was they knew my name when I walked in on our first day of orientation. Everything is online, except for one week a year we have to go in person. I walked in the door not knowing anyone, or having any clue where to go, and the director of the program said hello and knew exactly who I was. 

We are also given a lot of funding opportunities. I was really worried about paying tuition, but I got a job right away as a graduate research assistant, and if I can work 20 hours per week I'll get tuition reimbursement. They are always sending us other funding opportunities as well. 

Good luck! I like it a lot, so far!

Circling back around--how was your first semester? ? Also, thank you for sharing your experience thus far. I actually applied back in November, interviewed in early December, and was accepted in mid-December! I'm so humbled and excited! Now, I just need to figure out funding, ha! Is your graduate research assistant position at the campus? I'm not located in AZ so curious how that would look! Looking forward to "joining" you this Fall!

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Specializes in cardiology.

Congratulations! I know exactly how you're feeling right now :)

My first semester was good, they really know how to ease you into getting back  to school. My second semester is more difficult, but I'm getting into the swing of things again. Plus I'm taking an extra class, which doesn't help. My research position is remote, but we are actually going to move to Tucson to make things a little easier. You don't have to, but my husband is looking for a change of scenery, so that will be nice for us. Hopefully I'll be able to meet you at RISE in August! 

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Hi! I am about to have an interview for a BSN in the PhD program. Would you happen to have any advice on the interview? Also, are you still happy with your school/deciding to go back to school?

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Specializes in cardiology.

Hello-

Expect to feel unprepared. This was nothing like a job interview for me, and everyone I spoke with about it said no one feels prepared for the interview. Make sure you know why you chose the school you applied for and how you think they can help you with your education/career. Have some questions prepared for them, too. I think one of my first posts in this thread talks about more of the questions they asked me, I actually don't remember a lot about the interview. I am still really enjoying the University of Arizona.  It was a good fit for me. Good luck!

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