Distinguish your organization from other competitors

a. Prepare questions prior to the interview and manage the allotted scheduled time wisely. b. Do your homework; know the organization, CNO biography, mission, goals, current ratings, Joint commission status, and other pertinent information prior to the scheduled meeting. c. Examine your organization web site, publications, and newsworthy articles for discussion. d. Discover the CNO Nursing philosophy and vision for the organization. e. Distinguish your organization from other competitors B. Questions a. Create questions prepared in advance to understand the organization i. And Nursing leadership b. Share the agenda or questions with the CNO prior to the interview if possible c. Explain your academic and professional goals d. Offer to contribute to the organizational goals through academic preparation and study. e. Offer to contribute to solve any present or future Nursing issues deemed important to the CNO f. Summarize the evidenced-based capstone final project which can contribute to promote best practice outcomes for the organization and may lead to recognition, presentations, and/or publication.