Samford Interiew

I interview at Samford 8/28 also. I was really hoping someone would answer your question so I could get some tips too. When you read through all of the posts here about Samford interviews it gets a little confusing. Some people say there are a lot of clinical questions and some say there aren't any. I guess we'll find out Thursday. Are you as nervous as I am? The closer the day gets, the more nauseated I feel. I just hope I don't get in there and barf everywhere!

iIdidn't have any clinical questions last year. It was very laid back and everyone was very nice. I was only asked the ususal, why anesthesia?, how have you prepared, etc.

Hi, NMB IVP. Thanks for the PM. Apparently I don't have the ability to respond to a PM...maybe because I haven't posted that much. Anyway, your reply definitely calmed a few of the butterflies I'm experiencing.

Can you or any of your fellow Samford classmates tell me what Samford is quoting as the total cost of their program/books/etc? I thought I knew, but someone I spoke with recently quoted a $ amount that was a good bit lower than I had anticipated. Thanks!

Tuition and Fees comes out to about 7350 per semester over 7 semesters. That's about $51,500. Books for first semester will break your heart, but you really don't have to buy but a few after that. My first semester, I spend $1,230 on books. But you will use every single one of them. I think that it would be safe to say $2,000. That may be slightly over estimating, but I would rather over-estimate than under-estimate. The program is well worth the money though. One positive that I look at is that printing doesn't cost any extra.

I am nevous too. The more I think about it the worse I get. I think reading previous posts made me more nervous because people were saying different things. Do you interview morning or afternoon? I have figured about $60,000. Is that about right?

I don't think I am allowed to PM yet. I am new to allnurses. I ditto what kyliern said. Thanks so much nmb ivp for the help.:):):)

That's right around the same amount the other person had said too. I thought the total for tuition and supplies was more around the 80K range. I feel like I just got a 25K bonus! Now to just get through that interview!

I am currently a student at Samford and interviewed last year. One interviewer asked me quite a few clinical questions last year. His questions were based on what kind of nursing you performed prior to the interview. For example, I was a cardiac nurse and he asked me cardiac related questions. So, don't worry too much about it, but do not freak out if they do ask a couple of questions. If you do not know the answer, just say you do not know. The worst thing you can do is attempt to pretend you know what you are talking about.

AH! My interview is tomorrow morning! I'm so nervous! Thanks everybody for the advice. I am in cardiac nursing, so I guess we will see about those dreaded clinical questions Good luck to everybody who is interviewing!

I am currently a student at Samford and interviewed last year. One interviewer asked me quite a few clinical questions last year. His questions were based on what kind of nursing you performed prior to the interview. For example, I was a cardiac nurse and he asked me cardiac related questions. So, don't worry too much about it, but do not freak out if they do ask a couple of questions. If you do not know the answer, just say you do not know. The worst thing you can do is attempt to pretend you know what you are talking about.

Thanks so much for your reply!

Can you remember a specific example of the clinical questions you were asked? Are they basic or really in depth?

AH! My interview is tomorrow morning! I'm so nervous! Thanks everybody for the advice. I am in cardiac nursing, so I guess we will see about those dreaded clinical questions Good luck to everybody who is interviewing!

How did today go? I am so excited about tomorrow!

Today was ok...Like people have said, all of the instructors are incredibly nice... the guy who asks clinical questions just asks them based off what type of patients you took care of...the questions weren't too bad, considering you are nervous...it was hard to tell if my answers were adequate, though...i'm fairly certain i did not give a very good answer for how a balloon pump worked, so i don't feel great about that...good luck to you tomorrow! let us know how it goes!