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Gabriel
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What questions should I be prepared to answer during an interview for Nursing?
I am curious as to the process after college. #nursing
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Nyah C.
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Your typical questions will be asked: describe a time you didn't get along with someone, how did you handle it and what was that outcome? But a lot of the questions are going to be around what you have to bring to the team as a new nurse, how nursing school has prepared you, and why you want to work at whatever place you're applying to? Best of luck! nursingschool
Sana Khan, RN, CDN
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Once you graduate nursing school, it can seem daunting. You have to study and pass your NCLEX, make a resume, and start looking for a job. As a newly graduated RN, I've been to my fair share of interviews before I landed my first job.
What I learned is that most interview questions are behavioral based. Behavioral based questions are asked to get a sense of how you perform or behave under specific circumstances. It is best to answer these questions with real-life stories and examples.
Here are some common questions I've gotten during my interviews:
1. Tell me about a time when a patient’s family was dissatisfied with your care. How did you handle that situation?
2. Describe a time you provided effective patient or family education.
3. Tell me about a time you were under a lot of pressure. What was going on, and how did you get through it?
4. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems with a patient and initiated preventative measures.
5. Talk about a time you worked in a fast-paced setting. How do you prioritize tasks while maintaining excellent patient care?
Share specific stories about patients during your clinical rotations. Remember, NEVER bad talk a patient, classmate, or staff member while answering your questions. Turn all negative situations into a positive and emphasize what you learned from the experience.
Good luck to you!
What I learned is that most interview questions are behavioral based. Behavioral based questions are asked to get a sense of how you perform or behave under specific circumstances. It is best to answer these questions with real-life stories and examples.
Here are some common questions I've gotten during my interviews:
1. Tell me about a time when a patient’s family was dissatisfied with your care. How did you handle that situation?
2. Describe a time you provided effective patient or family education.
3. Tell me about a time you were under a lot of pressure. What was going on, and how did you get through it?
4. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems with a patient and initiated preventative measures.
5. Talk about a time you worked in a fast-paced setting. How do you prioritize tasks while maintaining excellent patient care?
Share specific stories about patients during your clinical rotations. Remember, NEVER bad talk a patient, classmate, or staff member while answering your questions. Turn all negative situations into a positive and emphasize what you learned from the experience.
Good luck to you!