Tulanegal

I had several people tell me it was going to be a clinically based interview and to study for the CCRN. I was prepared for questions, but I was not prepared for how they would treat me in the interview. When I was walked to the room, one of the interviewers ask me if I was looking for the high school- I laughed it off, thinking he was just picking around. Once the clinical questions started the mood totally changed. The interviewers all gave me blank stares as I answered their questions. They never gave me any indication if my answers were complete or if they wanted me to keep going. I made the comment once, asking if they wanted more and one replied sharply "if you think that is enough". I knew my answers were correct- I just didn't know how in depth they wanted me to go with the answers. They ask me a question and then in the middle of my answer they told me it was wrong (they told me hypovolemic shock is not a form a shock). I knew it was, but then I was in shock- I didn't know how to respond. I think my body language told them I was suprised. Then after a pause, I just kept going and still listed it as a form of shock. The rest of my interview I felt like went horrible. As I answered the rest of the questions, all I could think about is the kids that I have taken care of in hypovolemic shock. Then they ask me a simple question at the end of the interview and my mind went blank- it was like they ask me to interput Chinese. I had to say, "I don't know". As soon as I walked out the door- it all came flooding back to me. I wish I would have been warned that it is somewhat of a mind game. I wasn't prepared for the blank stares, lack of any sort of confirmation and especially them telling me that I was wrong- when I knew I was right. I've thought about how I would respond now- I think I would have ask them to explain it to me. A girl who interviewed in another room while I did said that they ask her how many times 3 went into 15. Don't be caught off guard by anything. Best of luck. Hope this helps.

That is great! I know that you are so excited! Best of Luck!

Good question- I called to ask some questions about reapplying for next year and was told to wait, because I was an alternate I may get a call later. I was told they are not releasing a number. They said they had about 165 good applicants with only a 130 spots...I'm wondering if that means there are 35 of us. Best of luck!