This article has been written to assist those individuals who aspire to administration in nursing education. Being interviewed for a Deanship is an exacting experience during which the candidate must make an impression, as well as, collect enough data upon which an informed decision can be made. Good preparation for the process is essential. Data is gathered about the School, the people in the School (faculty, students and staff), the position (and the University and the professional community), as well as, the community. No one School of Nursing is perfect but the informed candidate will be more able to decide which risks are worth taking.