Nursing School Interview Tips
Common questions, behavioral format, how to prep, what to wear.
Some programs interview. Specific prep helps.
Common questions
Why nursing? Why this program? Tell me about a challenge you overcame. Describe a time you worked with a difficult person. What's your biggest weakness? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
STAR format
Situation, Task, Action, Result. Use for behavioral questions.
Prep
Practice with someone. Research the program (faculty, specializations, unique offerings). Prepare 2-3 questions to ask them.
Attire
Business casual minimum. Conservative. Clean. Comfortable shoes (you may walk a campus).
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