bobannna

I am a new grad nurse that got the opportunity to have a second interview (in-person). I was able to get a phone interview and the recruiter said the hiring manager would like to schedule a second interview, in person. It is at a hospital but for their new psych campus. The recruiter asked if I would like to stay an additional 2-3 hours to shadow the unit and meet the nurses after the interview, to which I said of course! The recruiter also told me who I will be interviewing with (2 people) and that it will be an HOUR long! That makes me nervous. I already have general anxiety disorder/social anxiety but certain situations--such as this interview--triggers my anxiety. I just got put on lexapro a month ago, but I am not sure if it will help. I have done excellent in my clinicals and around patients, as well as working with nurses. So I hope I don't ruin this interview and give them the wrong impression. She asked me only about 5 or 6 questions such as why psych nursing, do I have my license yet, have I worked since graduating, what pay rate do I expect to start out at, and I can't remember what else. Very nice lady, and I made her laugh a few times. She told me that I will be with all of the other new grads in the nurse residency program if I get hired. She said all of the new grads from this spring are studying for the NCLEX. So I think I am basically the only one already with my license (got it last fall) so far. I am extremely excited but VERY nervous! This is basically my first ACTUAL interview I've ever had, (my other jobs just hired me on the spot) I feel like I am putting my big girl pants on lol. What questions can I expect them to ask me as a new grad nurse? The recruiter knows the only experience I've had in psych was my 8 weeks on their psych unit, and that I have not worked as an RN after graduating.