Nursing at Queens...

Just found out that they got to the interview 20 and some 19. So it looks a bit better for us at 18, but only for feb. But still no guarantes! I've to phone back next week but the woman thinks at this stage single figures will only drop out and that would mean scores of 18 are out the running for the Sept intake!

Guys, I know you wont want to hear this, but... you can use this year to make yourself a more appealing candidate!!
Your interview score is what you need to build for next year! You could consider working in a nursing home?

It's not just about getting experience. I'm sure most of you would be excellent nurses already, you just need to learn how to answer scored interview questions (there are books on it and lots of info on the web) to give yourself a better chance next year.

Just found out that they got to the interview 20 and some 19. So it looks a bit better for us at 18, but only for feb. But still no guarantes! I've to phone back next week but the woman thinks at this stage single figures will only drop out and that would mean scores of 18 are out the running for the Sept intake!

no, but they will be asked in the interview what they have achieved in the past year, or how they have worked towards the interview...

Louise I'm not contradicting you, just saying that interview skills are important and can be learned. After all, you could be the best, most experienced, candidate but if you don't answer the question you can't be scored for it! Anyway, that's all I'm saying on it.

Its very disappointing for everyone who didn't get in, I hope you all get sorted soon.

totally agree with you maddy! yes granted experience is important, but it definitely would seem in this whole process, your score at interview is the key! are you starting in sept maddy? xxxx

Yes, I'm going to be in the mental health branch. I'm very excited. What are you doing?

Louise I'm not contradicting you, just saying that interview skills are important and can be learned. After all, you could be the best, most experienced, candidate but if you don't answer the question you can't be scored for it! Anyway, that's all I'm saying on it.

Its very disappointing for everyone who didn't get in, I hope you all get sorted soon.

Must agree that the interview score is important. I do interviews for my work and it is surprising the number of people who just dont talk enough in an interview (i know its down to nevres) But if people dont talk they cant be scored, talking plenty (which i do when Im nervous) not only shows that you know the subject matter but also shows that you are a confident person. when i was waiting for my interveiw i was surprised at the number of people who where in and out in about 5 mins (my interview took 25). interview technic is a skill but it can be practiced and learned.

lol! I was exactly the same my interview lasted about 25mins too and as i walked out i started to panic thinking i had maybe rambled on way too much! I still believe I owe my place at queens to the fact i had the nicest possible ladies interviewing me...put me totally at ease! and to be fair my questions were pretty reasonable in comparison to what some others got asked! xxxxxx