Retirpsynur

I signed up for Allnurses today and therefore did not see your post. Hope the interview went well. I am a psychiatric nurse who has worked for the VA. Most important is just stay calm in the interview and realize that the panel is following a scripted interview. They have an idea about the candidate that the want. Often, the panel are not the decision makers on selection. Use the initial interview as a clue to the candidate that they are looking for. If you are asked for a second interview use this information to prepare your presentation to meet their needs. Don't be too "let down" if you are not selected, remember they are looking for a particular type of candidate. DON'T GIVE UP. I applied at least six times with the VA before getting a interview. Another tip is to cultivate a "friend" in human resourses or in the psychiatric area (units, outpatient, etc.) who can let you know what they might be looking for.