I applied in-person. I interviewed at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines (Des Moines, IA) in Mar 2017
Interview
In one word....unique. Was a nursing panel interview. From the jump, interview steered towards recommending other units-nicu, l/D, surgery. Somewhere along the way, I asked a question regarding feedback on my performance as an intern on the floor and was yelled at in response about how I’m slouching and looking disinterested and how that won’t be stood for. Just for the record, was not slouching, had just asked a question and was leaning forward with my head tilted a bit-listening and engaged. Oh well, you know how that prejudice and misinterpretation thing goes. It all mellowed down a bit, everyone shook hands, and it ended on a good note I guess.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines (Des Moines, IA) in July 2016
Interview
I interviewed at a hospital career fair and was hired on the spot. The interview was very professional and I was given a tour on that day. I felt vey welcomed and informed of my duties and culture of the floor.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Willingness to float between units and orient to multiple