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Never say "only an ASN"! Be proud of what you've accomplished! If the interviewer asks about your ASN or points it out, state that you plan to get X degree and give concrete facts about how and when you are going to obtain your goal. I would emphasize how much you like research to the interviewer, and why you find it appealing. Typically good skills to have are attention to detail, and strict adherence to protocols. If you can give examples of how you've done this, that would be a very good thing. Also one of the most important things is properly consenting subjects, so if you can also talk about some patient/family education you've done or anytime you explained a procedure to a patient/family, let the interviewer know about that and draw the parallel to the duties of the research nurse for him or her. And definitely don't go into it thinking "I'm not qualified"...anyone can learn just about any job or skill, it's more about if the job and the culture of the company are a good fit for the individual. You are qualified if you are motivated to learn how to do the job! Good luck!