What am I worth as a new grad?

Attention new grads!

Here are some things you should know when interviewing for that first job:

– Do not pretend to know everything.

– Stress your willingness to learn.

– Emphasize that you are a team player.

Qualities such as these are what graduates can offer in lieu of experience, say directors of nursing who do the hiring.

“We’re looking for people who are committed – who really want to be here and understand that quality patient care is of the utmost importance. We also want people who are coachable and are able to say what their limitations are so we know what their needs and challenges are,” says Cheryl Hunt, RN, BSN, MBA, director of nursing for medical services at St. Louis University Hospital in Missouri. It’s a big step from school to the workplace, Hunt adds, and it may take the new grad some time to adjust to the new world of responsibility.

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