Franciscan Children's Nurse Interview Questions
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They dragged me along for 3 months then rejected me. I interviewed for over an hour, got a tour of both units, and they even gave me a salary and benefits package. They told me to call them after I got my license. When I called, they made me wait 2 weeks for a meeting to discuss things, and then rejected me. I asked them what I lacked and they never responded.

The HR director wasn't available when I got there for my interview, she had already rescheduled from last week. I talked with one nurse manager for about 45 minutes. The other nurse manager was busy training and joined us for another 45 minutes. It was a non-threatening interview. Both nurse managers were really into the patients and upfront about the work environment. They really wanted to find the right person for their units. I called the HR manager after, but no response. It took her several weeks to email me back. She said they'd decide in a few weeks. When I followed up, she said they pushed the decision to next month. I kept emailing or calling every week and a half. Each time, she said I got the job, but no start date. She was vague and not enthusiastic. It's been 3 months and I still don't have a firm start date. I'm now back to job searching, hoping the next offer follows through. It seems like there's a disconnect between the clinical management and HR. I heard they have high turnover and just added more beds to all units. They might be overwhelmed. It's a shame because the staff seems to care about the patients and want to make it a great place to work.

After applying, I heard back in under a week and interviewed the following week via zoom for about an hour. The interview was to discuss my experiences, why I chose pediatric nursing, the population of children I've cared for, and available support and benefits.