Samuel Merritt ELMSN FNP Spring 2017 Cohort

Chesrose · Sep 11, 2016

Hey everyone! I also received an email on the 9th for an interview to the ELMSN-FNP program.

This essentially means we made quite a decent first cut right?

Since there are about 300-400 applicants and 30-60 spots, they must only call 100 or less to interview!

Does anyone know the structure of the group interview?

The email said it will be 90 minutes long, although older forums for the same program said it can take up to 2.5 hours!

FionaL · Sep 11, 2016

@mickeydoodle315 thank you for your offer. That is so nice of you. I'll surely let you know beforehand if I need a ride back to the airport. @HappyTammy: I'm hoping to get the 22nd as well. @Chesrose How did you find out about that statistic? That is awesome and good to know! I asked the interview coordinator for the CM program, but she said she could not tell us how many people got invited to interview. Hope to see you all at the interview!

mickeydoodle315 · Sep 12, 2016

@FionaL No problem! @Chesrose not sure how long the interview is. I do recall somewhere on all nurses that one interview did last about 2.5 hours, which is over the 90 minute anticipation. Given that potentially there's a 2 hour gap in between the two dates, I'm guessing it's about 2 hours long? I've also asked for the 22nd as well as I'm actually coming back from a work conference on the 21st so can't make it that day. Scheduled for 4PM, but also mentioned to them that I was open for 6PM if it was full. Not sure since I responded after work hours. :) For everyone who's going on the 22nd, excited and hoping to meet you all! :)

btorok · Sep 13, 2016

I got an email as well! I am hoping to go in on Sept 21 at 5PM. I will let you guys know how it goes! OMG I'm so nervous/excited but I don't want to get my hopes up just yet!

Chesrose · Sep 13, 2016

I'm also scheduled for the 21st at 5pm!

So excited. Good luck everyone!!!

mickeydoodle315 · Sep 14, 2016

I got confirmation that I'm scheduled for 4PM on Sept 22. Good luck everyone and for those at this interview! See you then! :)

HappyTammy · Sep 14, 2016

Good luck all!! C: I'm scheduled on Sept. 22 @ 6pm.

btorok · Sep 14, 2016

It would not let me message you back for some reason, but my name is Brianna! See you next week and good luck as well :)

FionaL · Sep 14, 2016

I got an email confirmation for the 22nd at 4pm as well. Excited to see you all.

I made a compile list of commonly asked questions reading a few articles on nursing interview. I would try to answer these to get myself ready for the BIG day. How do you prepare for the interview. Please share! Hope it helps!

Questions:

1. Tell us why you'd like to become a nurse.

2. What are some of your hobbies or passions?

3. If you see a classmate stealing, what would you do?

4. A nurse at a clinical practicum site is acting unethically. What would you do?

5. Why do you want to be admitted into our nursing program?

6. What would you do if you find yourself struggling in a nursing course?

7. How will you cope with nursing school?

8. What would you do if you have a conflict with a professor?

9. Tell us why you'd be the best candidate for our nursing program.

10. What qualities do you have that will make you an effective and successful nurse?

11. What was the most difficult situation you had in the past? How did you overcome it?

12. Do you have any questions for us?

13. What is your proudest achievement to date?

14. What qualities do you think a good nurse should possess?

15. What would you do if a patient or family member threatened you?

16. What are your strengths and weaknesses and how will they impact on being a student of nursing and professional nurse in the future?

17. What are usual sources of stress for you? How do you deal with them?

18. Who is your role model as a person? As nurse? Why?

Icanhelp · Sep 16, 2016

I am interviewing on the 21st at 7. I live in the area and would be happy to take anyone who needs a ride back to the airport. It is on my way home. Good luck everyone!!

FionaL · Sep 20, 2016

@mickeydoodle315[COLOR=#000000]: Is it possible if I can catch a ride with you to the airport after the interview? I was planning to stay and explore the city but some work stuffs come up so I have to go back the same day. Thank you in advance! [/COLOR]

mickeydoodle315 · Sep 20, 2016

Hi Fiona, sure not a problem! just in case, my name is Michelle, and if you need to reach me off line, feel free to email me at [email protected]. :) See you on Thursday!