Nursing Student Mock Interview
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Question 8 of 30
Why did you apply to this nursing program?
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Makayla Donigan is a Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Copywriter.
The purpose of this question is to evaluate how well you have researched this nursing program. Schools want to know that you aren't applying blindly and have taken the time to understand how the program operates. Be sure to read the program's mission statement and reference it in your response. It is also good to talk to current students of the program and mention the things they said that you liked about the school as well.
Makayla Donigan is a Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Copywriter.
"I was attracted to this program because of the school's commitment to integrity. A lot of what you do as a nurse is based upon acting with integrity. Another factor that drove me to apply to this program over others is the feedback I received when speaking with current students. They all seemed to enjoy the learning experience and their interactions with professors."
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I am a former student at USF, so I am very familiar with the school. Evidence-based clinical practice is one of my peak interests, and USF emphasizes this for patient care, as stated in its mission statement. Should I be accepted, I would study evidence-based practice further and incorporate it into my practice.
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Great! Your past experience as a student at the University of Southern Florida has undoubtedly informed your decision to apply to the nursing program. Consider letting the interviewer know a few things that you enjoyed about the institution, and are looking forward to experiencing again. Aligning your specific interests with the school’s mission statement is a smart approach, and demonstrates you have taken the time to research the program. Well done!
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