Second interview with HR?

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Specializes in Rehab, Telemetry/Med-Surg.

Hey everyone! I'm getting so excited right now! I had an interview with a hospital last Friday and it went really well. I was in a room with 3 nursing directors from units with open positions and a clinical nurse specialist. I thought I would be nervous as heck with 4 people asking me so many questions but I actually felt very comfortable. Anyway, my references were contacted on Monday and today a woman from HR called me in for a second interview tomorrow. I'm a little curious as to what will go on if anyone has been through this process? I had an interview at another hospital in January and it was the complete opposite. I interviewed with someone in HR and they told me they would forward my application/info to the nursing directors on the units I applied for and they would be the ones who would do a second interview if they were interested. (Needless to say, they were not. :p)

The woman I spoke to said something like "Depending on what you say and what I say, you could be here for hours." She also said she couldn't give a job offer over the phone for various reasons and told me to bring my driver's license, SS card, CPR card, any immunizations I had for nursing school, etc. Any ideas what this interview might be about? I probably should have asked but I was so shocked and excited that I couldn't think straight. I'm hoping I'll get a job offer tomorrow! I graduated in December, passed NCLEX at the end of that month, and have been applying everywhere since January. I've had only one other interview, as mentioned above, and that didn't go well at all but I think everything happens for a reason. Any input would be most appreciated!

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Very exciting! I'd guess you will probably meet with the person who is going to ask you to join their unit, do a bunch of paper work, talk schedules, hopefully tour the unit and meet some potential co-workers. Keep us posted.

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Specializes in Rehab, Telemetry/Med-Surg.

Thank you for your reply! I GOT THE JOB! I'm so happy I could cry! I thought it would be another "interview" but the woman I spoke to just sat me down, said "This is the position we're offering, would you like to take the job?" I said yes of course! The 7p - 7a shift on their combined med/surg & telemetry unit. I start on the 27th!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Congrats! I read your post and was really hoping something good would happen for you! A little ray of hope for all of us :) woohoo! :)

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Specializes in Rehab, Telemetry/Med-Surg.

Thank you! It's a really tough time so I'm sending out good vibes for everyone!

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Specializes in CVICU, CCU, Heart Transplant.

I'm really happy for you. Congrats! :redbeathe

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Specializes in ED.

Congrats BraeRN! ive been in the same situation as you. Must be good to finally be employed =D

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