Second interview tomorrow in Hosptial

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

Hey gals and guys =) I am hoping some one can 1) Calm my nerves because I am super nervous 2) Give some advice to rock this interview 3) Describe the hiring process at a hosptial

Here is my story...

Since I got my CNA cert. through Texas I have been having a hellova time finding work. I haven't applied to a lot of LTCs because I have been focousing on hospitals. Hosptial work would make more sense for me, I am trying to go back to nursing school and I know hospitals pay for you to go back. After applying to, no joke, 100 hospital positions and no phone calls. I became proactive and started calling hospitals' HR departments.

Luckily I was able to catch a recruiter who pulled up my application right away and scheduled me for a phone interview. After my phone interview, she set me up immeditately with a second interview!

Now here I am, the day before my interview, and I am so nervous I am peeing every 5 minutes!!! I have no prev. CNA experience, I have been job to job since my last year of college, which was 2 years ago.

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Specializes in PCT/CNA/HHA.

CONGRATULATIONS Hunny!!!! :clpty:

I can't offer you any real advice on the hospital application process, because I am still going through CNA/PCT certification. I just wanted to congratulate you for being persistent and working hard; just relax and be confident tomorrow.

Be sure to let us know how it goes! You have the job in the bag...

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Awesome! It's a really good sign that she got you a second interview right away. The next interview will be with the hiring manager of the floor you'd potentially be working on (your potential future boss). This interview was more specific when I had mine- she asked me more about hours, my schedule, my future plans, school, etc. rather that the more general questions about goals and morals and etc. I then had a tour of the unit.

I would advise you to think of a lot of questions to ask...he/she'll ask you if you have any questions for him/her and it looks good to have a bunch of good ones prepared. I asked about the turnover rate, my duties, why most people left the job, long term opportunities (like an internship), etc.

I got the job and I hope you do too! Congrats and good luck!

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

I had my interview today. It well, but I don't think I got the job - that is based on my gut. We shall see. I will let you guys know what happens. Should know next week!

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Specializes in Psych, Emergency, Med/Surg.

Well, why don't you think you got the job???

Was there something in particular that made you feel that way?

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.
Well, why don't you think you got the job???

Was there something in particular that made you feel that way?

I think just because there are several others that have interviews and it is hard to know what they are like. It is just a gut feeling too...I could be way wrong!

Confidence is key and it is not there right now. :cry:

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Specializes in Psych, Emergency, Med/Surg.

Yes, confidence is a key, but if you don't get a call back..........FOLLOW UP. Do you have the Nursing Manager's Email or direct #? That's what I would do. Also, I found that speaking directly with the NM always is a plus. They ultimately decide who works on their floor and who doesn't. The Recruiter is a middle man you have to impress first to get to the NM, BUT if you bypass the Rec. and meet the NM first, she can tell you to apply online and then contact HR to pull your app.

Good Luck, and presevere!!!!

:icon_hug:

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

Hi! I actually got a call from the recruiter today and I got the job. ROFL!!!

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Specializes in Psych, Emergency, Med/Surg.

YAY!!! That's AWESOME!

:clpty:

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

Thank you for your support =)

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Specializes in PCT/CNA/HHA.
Thank you for your support =)

And to think, a couple of months ago, we were BOTH trolling the March-April CNA graduates forum :heartbeat

Make sure to let us know how your new position is going! I will truck right behind you, as soon as I get the nerve to Pre-Test! LOL!

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.
And to think, a couple of months ago, we were BOTH trolling the March-April CNA graduates forum :heartbeat

Make sure to let us know how your new position is going! I will truck right behind you, as soon as I get the nerve to Pre-Test! LOL!

Oh yes =) thank you for starting that thread!!! The thread is too busy so I can never play catch up with everyone. What have you been up to??:redpinkhe

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