Swedish Nurse residency- jan-feb cohort 2015

most & big red · Sep 17, 2014

uptotheskies,

First off, congrats on getting an interview! How did the interview go?! & What did they ask (if you don't mind me asking). This gives me hope they are still looking considering this was 2 days ago!

NewYorkerGirl · Sep 17, 2014

Hi are you guys in the New York City area? And already graduates? I'm wanting to move there and wondering where and when I should apply. I graduate in December.

Look at the URL. You're on the Washington board.

uptotheskies · Sep 18, 2014

Hi!

I was surprised to get an in-person meeting, they used to do HR interviews over the phone.

The interview went well, very brief and straight to the point, it only took about 20 minutes. No behavioral questions (they will follow in panel interview, which is the next step; those should begin in early or mid-October).

Questions I can remember were about:

My top 2 choices of units and why I chose those specific units

My nursing/CNA/Tech or any other healthcare-related experience, and how it fits units I chose.

Why I chose nursing.

Why I chose Swedish.

What makes a nurse a good fit for Swedish and for units I chose.

And of course "why we should chose you?"

In overall, HR person was very polite and professional, gave me very thorough answers.

uptotheskies · Sep 18, 2014

And yes, they are still doing calls and interviews. I just got a call earlier today about my other application to Swedish Residency position. Good luck to everyone :)

lovedogs31 · Sep 18, 2014

Uptotheskies- did they tell you when they would get back to you?

uptotheskies · Sep 19, 2014

lovedogs31,

Yes! They will contact me within 2 weeks.

I can't wait!

walad · Sep 19, 2014

uptotheskies: That is nice of them for saying a time when they will contact you.... Kuddos! By the way which 2 Departments did you choose ( If you dont mind telling us). Congratulations every one. I hope we will all get spots and meet at the residency classes.

uptotheskies · Sep 20, 2014

I chose L&D and Med/Surg. They are very different, but I love both.

uptotheskies · Sep 20, 2014

Which depts. did everyone else choose?

lovedogs31 · Sep 22, 2014

I chose telemetry and med/surg. I heard back from HR that I am recommended to move to next interview, but haven't heard back since. It's been over a week. I want to email and check in, but I don't want to be a pest. :/ How is everyone feeling about the interview process? This is my first 'real' job interview! I am feeling nervous and excited at the same time! :)

uptotheskies · Sep 22, 2014

lovedogs31,

First of all, CONGRATS!!! That's really great news!

How soon did you hear from HR after your initial interview?

I wouldn't be too worried about it because panel interviews are supposed to start in early-mid October, and HR might be still completing initial interviews.

This is also my first "real" job interview, all of my previous interviews for CNA positions pretty much consisted of only 2 questions -"are you certified?" and "when can you start?" So I am also a bit nervous about Swedish and very excited!

lovedogs31 · Sep 22, 2014

Thank you! I emailed HR and said thank you and she emailed me 2 business days after I came in. I am very excited! Did HR tell you if you are going in for 2 interviews (with manager and then with panel) or just one (panel)? How well versed are you with the interview questions? Preparation is HARD for me. Good luck to you, you sound very enthusiastic! :)