Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

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Yeah, I know... I'm waaaay ahead of time :) But I thought there might be some people planning ahead like me. I'm graduating in December and I thought some others might like to discuss what you are doing to help you get in! I have a 3.7, I'm doing a medical mission to Guatamala in May, attending the NSNA annual convention, and hopefully working at a special needs day camp over the summer. I know I need some volunteer hours, so I'm hoping to fit them in at the end of the summer and during next semester, and praying its enough. Anyone else? [Pediatrics BTW]

Firstly, to all of those who did not get interviews, you will find something...keep your chin up despite how hard it is.

Itrust,

I am driving down (12 hours) from PA. I think the email also had an attachment of local places to stay there. I can't help you with that, unfortunately. I am also extremely nervous about this interview. I have been researching random nursing interview questions and "behavioral-based" questions and I feel like no matter how hard we prepare, it won't calm those nerves. I do like that nursing journal idea though. Has anyone taken their NCLEX? Mine is schedule for a week after this interview...eeeek so many things at once!

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Ha- My NCLEX is also scheduled a week after the interview. I contemplated driving (I live in Jersey so 14 hours away) but decided against it last minute. Are you leaving immediately after the interview? I hope you plan on crashing at least one night somewhere, so you can rest. When is your interview? Mine is October 16th

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Well I do live in the area but I don't ever stay at any local hotels so I'm not really sure what to tell you about that.

Good luck everyone!! :)

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I got an interview for the Pediatric Critical Care track. I am driving down from WV and staying at the downtown La Quinta Inn and Suites. I have stayed at La Quinta's in other cities and they are always nice. It was like 52 for the one night.

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Oh boy, well at least someone else is in the same boat. Fortunately I'm driving down with two friends. Well stay Sunday -Tuesday and leave early weds morning. I'll have some down time in between. One of the girls I'm going with is taking it the following week too so we can at least do Kaplan on the drive. My interview is the 8th. Crunch time

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I got an interview for the Pediatric Critical Care track. I am driving down from WV and staying at the downtown La Quinta Inn and Suites. I have stayed at La Quinta's in other cities and they are always nice. It was like 52 for the one night.

Thanks, I'll check it out.

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Did anyone have an interview today?! If so how did it go??

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Mine is on Oct 23. Flying down in the morning and flying out immediately after. Gluck to everyone who is scheduled for an interview this and next month!!! :)

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Oh man!!! I just got selected off the wait list and my interview is Oct 7th!!! That is so so soon Ahhhhhh! I'm a nervous wreck I have so little time to prepare. Thank goodness I live 45 minutes away! Good luck everyone. Do I have the earliest date of anyone on here?!

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ama3t that's awesome! congrats to you no longer being on the wait-list. It may seem like you are?? I go the 8th. Good luck with your interview!

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Hey guys, anyone who interviews for peds critical care or I guess anyone who interviews in general, please please please post about your experience! I go on the 15th and I'm nervous to say the least!

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They told me they ask everyone the same questions. It went good! They were very friendly and it was a low stress environment, Its a tiny conference room and there were only two interviewers on the "panel" They offered me a drink and even small talked a bit. Very friendly. And Tracey is the one who greets you when you get there. She was awesome!

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