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Hello prospective nurses, so you want to be a nurse? It may have been a difficult decision to be a nurse and hence I would like to help you and share tips on how to prepare for this interview. For those currently studying in poly and Alevel, study well so you will not have to go for this interview.
What are the chances of entering NUS Nursing?
Most people think that Nursing is very easy to get in because of the low IGP score and nurses are in high demand. As long as you are sincere, it is high likely that you get in. If your IGP is below 10 percentile, no worries because you can still get in.
Fun Fact: In 2017, there were 2200 applications and 235 people were accepted into the course. This is 10.6% of the people who applied. Nus Nursing acceptance rate thus is 10.6% but it is expected to rise due to the high demand for nurses.
When was the interview?
I was scheduled for a nursing interview in the first week of April 2018. On 2nd April, I received an email about the nursing interview shortlisting. On 3rd May, I was accepted into Nursing. Do ensure that you will not be travelling during the first week of April, if not you will have to ask for reschedule.
Preparing for the interview
It is important to prepare yourself for an interview and think of what is good to say. That time, my answers were longer and I am giving my brief answers here. These tips are based on my interview one year ago in 2018.
4 Key Questions and Interview Skills
These questions are subjected to changes.
Question 1. Tell me about yourself. (A very common opening question in any interviews)
Introduce your personality, CCA, leadership roles and your hobbies. I always think that a leadership role puts in you in a better position and light.
What I said: I am often described as a hardworking and patient person. I play the saxophone in Symphonic Band during JC. I took up the EXCO role as a librarian and my responsibility is to ensure everyone got their music scores. I learned the saxophone within 2 months and I played a solo part during my school Open House and we got Distinction for SYF.
Question 2. Why do you want to join Nursing? (Golden Question of all times)
This is a question that everyone will ask. Be it your teachers, friends and family.
This is a question that everyone will ask. Be it your teachers, friends and family.
What I said: I think Nursing is my calling. I feel passionate to be a nurse as I like to help people and I enjoy interacting with elderly and children. It gives me a sense of satisfaction to take care of people and doing small acts of kindness such as helping to support their arms. I am also aware that nursing is not an easy job and I am okay dealing with blood, waste and diseases. I was handling with blood and stool samples back then when I was working at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
What I think: Helping people is the most common answer. I mean you can say it but you can add on something more special to say other than "enjoy helping people".
Question 3. Do you know what you will be studying in this Nursing Course?
What I said: Yes, we learn about Anatomy and Physiology in Year 1. Then we move on to learn about Surgical and Medical.
What you need to do: Google and go to Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS) website to find out about the curriculum.
Question 4. Why should I choose you out of so many people? (Make it or break it question)
What I said: I have experienced many leadership positions and I am confident that I would be a great team member to the nursing family.
What you need to do: Do reflect what is so special about yourself that differentiates yourself from the others. Say something positive and humble. Think of what are the skills-in-demand out there in the working industry. I think that leadership and teamwork are most important so I pointed both out.
There were more questions and you should prepare more if you really want to get into nursing. There was also a scenario-based question and you had to make a decision on the spot. All the best and good luck! :)
Body Language
Give a firm handshake to the 2 interviewers. It is an individual interview.
Smile to the interviewers and be confident.
Dress code: Business casual. I wore a navy formal dress. Other people wore white shirt, black skirt.
If you have any questions, do comment below. :)
Hello! I have a few questions about the interview and was wondering if there was a platform i could contact you that is easier for a conversation?
ReplyDeletehi you may ask your question here, my interview was 4 years ago though, my ig is chloelunlun if it helps
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