Nursing Interviews and current issues

Hi all

I've got an interview for adult nursing next week and am trying to make sure I'm as prepared as can be. While I can happily talk about my reasons why and what I would bring to the profession, I also want to make sure I'm up to date on current issues. Can anyone recommend some good topics that would be worth looking into, or offer any general advice?

Thanks

Reply 1

LilMissCheeky123

Yh i have an interview on wednesday aswell for adult nursing and i am so scared!!!! like same i dnt no the current "issues" and stuff...realli worried!!!

Reply 2

AmyK

OP

Where are you applying, mine's tomorrow and I'm now dreading it.

I did find the nursingtimes website has the latest nursing news, which had a few topics that might come up but as its recent news it sometimes lacks the background behind it

Reply 3

LilMissCheeky123

Mines at kings..... wah bout urs? i am so dreading it...and tbh i dont no anything to talk about like about the recent news...anorexia...obestiy is sometihng...buh it is more towards child...not adult!!!

Reply 4

AmyK

OP

Oh sorry, well if you go on their forums I think they have a childrens nursing section and you could read some of the old posts for interview help
Mine's at my local uni up north and only 12 hours to go, eeek

Reply 5

shelly_b

hi,
why nt talk about shortage of staff in teh NHS and infection control??

hope that helps

Reply 6

fbw

Hi I have an interview for Stirling university on Thursday for adult nursing and I have to write an essay which is current health issues relating to adult nursing. I would be really grateful if someone could give me some idea on how I should structure it, how long it should be etc.
Thank you :smile:

Reply 7

Bouncealong

Original post by LilMissCheeky123

Mines at kings..... wah bout urs? i am so dreading it...and tbh i dont no anything to talk about like about the recent news...anorexia...obestiy is sometihng...buh it is more towards child...not adult!!!

Hey!

Just wondering of you are diploma or degree. Also when did you send your ucas off?

Thanks :smile:

Reply 8

Bouncealong

Original post by LilMissCheeky123

Mines at kings..... wah bout urs? i am so dreading it...and tbh i dont no anything to talk about like about the recent news...anorexia...obestiy is sometihng...buh it is more towards child...not adult!!!

Hey!

Just wondering of you are diploma or degree. Also when did you send your ucas off?

Thanks :smile:

Reply 9

KELLY

Original post by fbw

Hi I have an interview for Stirling university on Thursday for adult nursing and I have to write an essay which is current health issues relating to adult nursing. I would be really grateful if someone could give me some idea on how I should structure it, how long it should be etc.
Thank you :smile:

Hey i have an interview for Stirling this weeek, is it possible you could tell me what happend in yours cause im dreadding it. thanks

Reply 10

Ro2

Hi! I've just receive an email telling me that my Selection Day and interview in Thames Valley Uni is the 4th of April! I've applied to children's nursing and as you know.. it has to be discussed current issues and staff.. anyone know any helpful website for child nursing?? thaankkss and good luck to everyone :smile:

Reply 11

Lorraine77

Hi, I was going to ask the same thing. Mine is on Monday although mine is for Adult nursing.......Any one got any ideas????? Thank you in advance :-)

Reply 12

LadyLady1994

I know. I have my Applicant day at Stirling next Thursday and I have no idea about health issues!! Help please!

LadyLady1994

Reply 13

nurse chrissy33

I have mine on the 30th im worried about the numeracy test anyone know what it will entail

Reply 14

nurse chrissy33

Original post by amyk

hi all

i've got an interview for adult nursing next week and am trying to make sure i'm as prepared as can be. While i can happily talk about my reasons why and what i would bring to the profession, i also want to make sure i'm up to date on current issues. Can anyone recommend some good topics that would be worth looking into, or offer any general advice?

Thanks

privitisation of nhs is a good one, stigma also

Reply 15

nurse chrissy33

Hey has anyone here got their interview for stirling uni nursing degree on the 30th im just wondering about the numeracy as im **** at it and now very worried :frown:

Reply 16

sammy9214

3

In regards to current issues a big one atm is dignity in care but for others you would be best looking at the nursing times and nursing standard as they are published weekly. Other than that you could look at the bbc website in the health section :smile:

Hope that helps :smile:

and I wouldn't worry too much as you're not expected to memorise an essay on it, just to have an awareness and some unis don't even ask :smile:

Reply 17

samm87

Original post by nurse chrissy33

Hey has anyone here got their interview for stirling uni nursing degree on the 30th im just wondering about the numeracy as im **** at it and now very worried :frown:

Hi chrissy mines is the 28th and I am the same totally rubbish at maths!!! If it helps once ive had mine I can give u a little heads up on it :smile:

!!!

Reply 18

eliixx

If you're going for Adult nursing, as Sammy said, dignity in care is a big thing at the moment. Channel 4's Dispatches looked at it a few weeks ago, it was called Secret NHS- Dignity in Dying. That's probably a useful one to watch. If you get stuck, infection control is ALWAYS an issue. Good luck everyone!

Reply 19

delliebellie

hello

i have my intervien for adult nursing next thursday and the topics of current health issues are really a downfall for me. I'm struggling with finding a topic :s-smilie:

please help anyone :smile:

thank you very much
x

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