I was wondering what all goes on during an LPN interview to get into the program? Can some of you tell me about what all went on during your interview?
I think it would vary between each university/school.
I had to go for an interview - not LPN interview though. There was 1 senior lecturer and the nursing selection officer sitting in on my interview.
A few questions to anticipate may be:
-why you want to be a nurse
- Why chose the particular nursing school you applied for
- What you think a nurse is responsible for these days/duties of . .
- Relevant past experiences
- Academic type questions, your study habits, how you think you'll manage to workload, the level of support around you
- Beleive it or not, I was asked what plans I had if I wasn't accepted into the course - I have just finished a Diploma of Foundation Studies in nursing (RN) and go onto the full degree next yr.
- You will probably be asked if you have any questions at the end of the interview.
Thank you for answering me. You were right, they asked those questions and more. There were 9 people sitting in on the interview, they are called the nursing board. Then the director of nursing. It was very nerve wrecking but I think I did okay. I answered all their questions to my best knowledge. I find out next week if I am accepted or not. I will let you know. Thanks again for the advice. I was well prepared for it.
Wow, I couldn't imagine having 9 people sitting in on an interview! I was pretty nervous during my interview, but from experience interviewers tend to make allowances for this.
Best of luck to you - fingers crossed you are accepted!
The college that I am going to attend does not do interviews to get into the nursing program. They have an exam that you have to take. It's a lot of common knowledge CNA questions. Only so many with the highest scores get in. If you pass with the right score, you get in. No questions asked.
This is how nursing courses at TAFE conduct their selection process - TAFE courses you graduate as an RN div 2, equivalent to an LPN. Students take a common knowledge test + interview which determine if you are selected or not
