VCU interview.docx

VCU VCU Rank is #1 Mostly Personality based, 3 separate interviews plus a BKAT 9r test (see pdf download for a similar style test- shoot for a 84% or higher) (data from COACRNA.org) Tell us why you would like to become a CRNA? Highlights: -The story about the GI bleed and the Nurse Anesthetist who managed that patient. -I loved how you gave more of your background especially the firefighter part. Shows a very diverse background. – you shadowed a CRNA who also went to VCU. Suggestions: -Maybe summarize your background or condense it a little more just so you don’t lose anyone’s interest. I LOVE how you ended it! Definitely recaptured my attention How does getting your DNP fit into your career goals? Highlights: How you brought up your educational background and how you were looking forward to getting your terminal degree *Just in case- know the difference between a DNP and a DNAP* How you gave examples of leadership and how you saw getting your DNP as a way to be a leader This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :44:12 GMT -05:00 Why did you choose VCU? Highlights: -How you had researched your program and knew key stats -LOVE HOW you tied in the fact that you chose this program for the support system you will have nearby! THIS IS A HUGE BONUS How would your co-workers describe you? Highlights: -I absolutely love all the leadership roles you have taken on! This is going to serve you so well as you transition into the role of an SRNA and CRNA! HUGE BONUS points! -You gave context to your leadership roles and thoroughly explained your involvement – You are a resource to your peers, a charge nurse, unit educator, mentor and preceptor Tell me about a time you had to stand up for yourself? Highlights : -Great story! I love you are were persistent and kept advocating for the patient’s needs and escalated this situation until the patient was stabilized -patient advocacy is a key role of a CRNA, nice job! Suggestions: -Leave out the part of you not advocating for yourself as much as your patients. (Being an SRNA is tough, you’ll need to be able to stand up for yourself when necessary) This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :44:12 GMT -05:00 Tell me about something you are not proud of? I asked the wrong question- I asked tell me what you are proud of? Highlights: strong support system Strong marriage education Why should we choose you over another candidate? Highlights: -How you have an interdisciplinary approach to care and how you have multifaceted experience (firefighter/EMT/Neuro/ but you do mock code research for ICU nurses and ARDS research for COVID) -You have a lot of experience as an educator which will definitely benefit you as well as other students in the program How do you calculate Cerebral Perfusion Pressure? Highlights: -You knew this formula and even knew the range with THE UNITS OF measurement! NICE (Map- ICP or MAP-CVP)