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I was in an interview the other day and was asked about a mistake I have made. I was kinda at a loss for words and sat there for a moment thinking of what I could say without taking too much time/silence to answer...and I thought about a time when I ...
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I have a couple of interviews scheduled, and I need some advice. When I'm asked about my greatest weakness, what are your thoughts on something like this:
It's a true statement, I love [most] of my patients, but I don't let that cloud my judg...
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The last time I posted (this last Nov), it was a story share about a difficult charge nurse and if this was a toxic environment to be in (Summary of incident: I received an admission from ED that had already coded and coded again on and off for over ...
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Hello Nurse Beth,
I recently received my nursing license, and I am a bit concerned about how my limited experience in the nursing field beyond clinicals will hinder my ability to get a nursing job. Will this be held against me when I apply and g...
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Whether you're a new nurse looking to land your first job out of nursing school, a seasoned nurse making the transition to the ICU, or moving to a new ICU environment, the following list of questions can help you prepare! From knowing what to expect ...
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Plan ahead
You should be memorable, but your clothes should be nicely forgettable. Your clothes should not be distracting in any way.
Distracting clothes include those that do not fit well. A poorly fitting item of clothing leaves the wrong ...
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It is undeniable that the world of interviewing has evolved exponentially through the use of technology and social media. According to the Harvard Business Review “up to 86% of employers use job interviews mediated by technology, a growing portion of...
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I had an interview for a hospital RN job today and I'm just so confounded and anxious about it that I can't sleep, so here I am on AllNurses to get it out of my system. I tend to be longwinded when I write; apologies in advance. ((TLDR: Team intervie...
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How do you pick yourself up after a really terrible interview?
The manager took several phone calls during it, she made faces at a few of my answers and after every behavioral/clinical question she told me what I answered wrong and the answers s...
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I newly moved to the states and don't understand what I am going through.
I got an offer for day shift nurse and have been waiting to start working.
First, my start date has been pushed to 6weeks later due to a lack of preceptors. I underst...
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You've just heard back from a job you applied for and scheduled an interview. You have no idea how many candidates there are for the position or how many they are interviewing, but you want to make sure you stand out as the best candidate. There are...
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A little about me, I have almost 4 years experience in sub-acute rehab/ LTC/ hospice/ palliative/ and a little psych. I am currently working in a COVID unit initiated by my facility. My goal is to increase my critical thinking skills and be able to h...
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I have a interview at UnitedHealth for a case manager position. I need help from anyone that has information on the interview process. Please be detailed, what questions do they ask and what is the phone scenario like. Thanks in advance
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Had a interview at a job that I worked at 20 years ago as a new grad, I quit while I was still on orientation. I tried transferring, but that was against their policy, and I tried to tell my manager that I need better training and by a preceptor who ...
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Hi Nurse Beth,
I am a nurse of 7 years currently working in informatics and outpatient GI. Most of my RN experience is in outpatient. I was a new grad on an acute care unit, but I failed out of the new grad program (3 month program), so I mov...
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The hospital I interviewed at had joint commission that day. The manager seemed very pre-occupied. I was nervous, she left pretty quickly after meeting me, and I failed to ask when I should follow up. It has been a week. I am not certain the manager ...
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Dear Nervous,
Thank you for the kind words about my book Your Last Nursing Class...How to Land Your First Nursing Job and your next!
It's fine to buy time and give a thoughtful response, but one minute is a long time in that situation. Ther...
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Look at your resume!!! Please don't send a resume if you have none of the job qualifications, unless your cover letter has explanation. eg. enrolled in education program etc. I was taught in LPN and BSN program how to prepare a resume. Is this a lost...
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Interviews are different for everyone - some are long, short, funny, and/or unforgettable. Do you remember your first job interview? How long was it? What do you remember the most about your interview? Please share...
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Discussing your strengths and weaknesses can be nerve wracking. How do you go about it? What's your biggest weakness?
How do you answer this question? What are some examples of strengths in nursing and weaknesses that have a positive spin?
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I keep getting rejected from hospital jobs, even new grad jobs! I'm getting very discouraged. The only RN job I've held is at a SNF in the short term unit but I'm really eager to leave. Sadly, SNF experience isn't acute care experience so it doesn't ...
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Recently went on a job interview for a position I would really like. I had previously interviewed (& declined due to extremely low salary) a different position with this company 2-3 years ago.. When I went to the most recent interview, the same D...
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Hello everyone!
I am looking for 100% real advice and insight into my situation. To start I have been a nurse for 3 years but I have worked at a psychiatric facility for most of that time with one company.
I recently accepted a job at a re...
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It's Spring and it's New Nurse Graduation Time!
Last week I attended one of two New Grad Banquets hosted by my hospital for the graduating classes of our local colleges. This one was for our community college ADN program (my alma mater).
Th...
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I've just completed my first year of nursing (whew!) and have accepted a new job. They are giving me two weeks of orientation, so eight shifts. To me that doesn't seem like much, but is this typical for an experienced nurse?
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