Put My Application In & Have an Interview Question

[emmjayy, BSN, RN]

Now I'm just waiting for my interview. Apparently that will be scheduled at some point in January! I'm really anxious to get that over with because interviews freak me out.

Any tips for the interview? I'm planning on wearing a black blazer/black knee-length pencil skirt with a white button-down dress shirt and pumps. Is this appropriate? I'm assuming under-stated make-up is the way to go. I have short hair so I guess I'll just style it as normal, there's not much I can do to dress it up right now.

I will be bringing several copies of my application/essay/transcripts along with me as well. What type of questions can I expect? Should I shake hands with everyone on the panel before we get started? Send a thank you note after? Help me!

[LV3677]

A professional black blazer and skirt like you mentioned are appropriate for an interview. I would recommend wearing flats or very low black pumps. I also made sure to wear pantyhose when I wore a skirt, even a pencil skirt.

Natural makeup is appropriate. Hair styled back and out of your face if possible. Minimal to no jewelry such as necklaces or earrings that could distract away from your face.

Bring 5-10 copies of your resume (I had a panel of 13 for one interview), and a copy of your certifications. I also would recommend making a portfolio of your work so that they can look at it. Bring a notebook with questions written down to ask the panel; otherwise, you'll forget.

Thank you note should be sent within 24 hours of the interview and should be personalized.

Practice, practice, practice interview questions, specifically behavioral type questions. I recommend having 6-7 stories about personal experience lined up to be able to answer questions about when you made mistakes, when you had a difficult situation, when you went above and beyond, etc.

[tiny_nurse]

Oh my gosh, I practiced how I would respond to so many questions! There's a REALLY good thread on here that has a list of a bunch of questions you might be asked. Think about how you'll respond to them, write them down if necessary, but don't be too reheorificed (if that makes sense!)

Also, have a list of questions that you want to ask THEM at the end of the interview. This will show them that you've really thought about things and have relevant questions regarding the program. :)

Here's the link to that thread! It really helped me.

https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/16-common-nursing-962531.html

[emmjayy, BSN, RN]

This helps, thank you very much!!!