Child Nursing Interview at Salford

I was in Salford for my Mental Health nursing interview on Wednesday, the interview was a lot easier than sitting in the room with everyone for the Maths and Literacy test. Genuinely. Basically, you'll be sent to a room with rows of desks rather than singular so you'll definetly be able to speak to someone beside you to calm the situatio. The english test was easy, it was 4 questions about Dementia and we were given a laminated sheet with a passage on it to go from. Yours will be similar. the maths test was.. the destroyer of all hope, however that being said I don't have my Maths GCSE- Do you?

As for the questions asked, they'll be different for everyone, but I was asked;
Why Salford, why mental health?
What is the role of a mental health nurse?
Tell me about a time you had to promote courage.
I had 6 in total but I can't remember them right now.

A bit of advice? Familiarise yourself with the Nursing Code of Practice and who the NAMC are, because you may be asked that.
Good luck! X

I had a Children's nursing interview back in January.
Started off with the English test which was 4 or 5 questions on an article about the role of the children's nurse, then the maths test which was 30 questions on decimals, multiplications, drug calculations and percentages.
Then we had a group interview. We were given an article on consent within the nursing code of conduct and we had to discuss the key elements of it, then each of us had to present on one of the issues we'd discussed as a group.
Then it was the individual interview. They asked me: why Salford, why do I want to be a children's nurse, how I would deal as a student nurse with scenarios I wasn't sure of, something to do with nursing id read/heard about in the news, the importance of communication skills as a cn and how do I have those skills and lastly why they should offer me a place.


Salford was my first interview and I was terrified but the lecturers were lovely and really keen to keep you relaxed. Just stay calm and show them why you want it and why they should pick you and youll be fine.


On a slightly different note, has anyone had their offers from Salford for cn? Still not heard so I'm starting to freak a little....

I had a Children's nursing interview back in January.
Started off with the English test which was 4 or 5 questions on an article about the role of the children's nurse, then the maths test which was 30 questions on decimals, multiplications, drug calculations and percentages.
Then we had a group interview. We were given an article on consent within the nursing code of conduct and we had to discuss the key elements of it, then each of us had to present on one of the issues we'd discussed as a group.
Then it was the individual interview. They asked me: why Salford, why do I want to be a children's nurse, how I would deal as a student nurse with scenarios I wasn't sure of, something to do with nursing id read/heard about in the news, the importance of communication skills as a cn and how do I have those skills and lastly why they should offer me a place.


Salford was my first interview and I was terrified but the lecturers were lovely and really keen to keep you relaxed. Just stay calm and show them why you want it and why they should pick you and youll be fine.


On a slightly different note, has anyone had their offers from Salford for cn? Still not heard so I'm starting to freak a little....

I had a Children's nursing interview back in January.
Started off with the English test which was 4 or 5 questions on an article about the role of the children's nurse, then the maths test which was 30 questions on decimals, multiplications, drug calculations and percentages.
Then we had a group interview. We were given an article on consent within the nursing code of conduct and we had to discuss the key elements of it, then each of us had to present on one of the issues we'd discussed as a group.
Then it was the individual interview. They asked me: why Salford, why do I want to be a children's nurse, how I would deal as a student nurse with scenarios I wasn't sure of, something to do with nursing id read/heard about in the news, the importance of communication skills as a cn and how do I have those skills and lastly why they should offer me a place.


Salford was my first interview and I was terrified but the lecturers were lovely and really keen to keep you relaxed. Just stay calm and show them why you want it and why they should pick you and youll be fine.


On a slightly different note, has anyone had their offers from Salford for cn? Still not heard so I'm starting to freak a little....

I have my interview for Children's Nursing at Salford tomorrow and I am so nervous. Are there any tips regarding keeping confident when talking with the other interviewees? Also, anything in particular you thought the interviewers were keen on talking about? :-) Thanks!

Hey, good luck with your interview! it can be difficult in the group interview if there are loud/dominant characters - I'm a chatty person and I still found it difficult to get a word in at times! Just ensure you contribute something and show that you are listening when others are speaking, they seemed to watch responses. X

Thanks for the advice everyone! I must have done well I've been offered and unconditional place at Salford uni for sept 2015! children's and young peoples nursing!! who else is for the sept 15 intake?? x

Thanks for the advice everyone! I must have done well I've been offered and unconditional place at Salford uni for sept 2015! children's and young peoples nursing!! who else is for the sept 15 intake?? x

Neffi I'm on the adult branch of the masters! Can't wait to start!!

Me! I am so excited, do you know where you're living? x

Im living at home! I live in Cheadle so not to far to travel!

I have got an offer at salford for the children's nursing sep 2015 intake! Who else is? And is anyone not living at home?x

I am! I'm moving away from home to Salford, super excited x

Where will you be staying? I don't no what to do about accommodation x