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NURSING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS |VERIFIED QUESTIONS
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Why are you interested in working at Beverly Hospital? - answer- -Legacy of nurses in my family -Continuity - precepted at Lahey & wanted to stay under Lahey umbrella -Emphasis on continual learning & acquisition of knowledge -Location -Teamwork & collaboration Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10? - answer- -In 5 years I see myself working as a nurse at Beverly and successfully making transition from new graduate to experienced nurse; specializing; helping other new graduates make the transition into nursing practice -In 10 years I see myself going back to school to become a NP or professor. I am greatly interested in cardiac and vascular disorders as well as critical care medicine so I would like to seek further education in those areas What can you offer us that someone else cannot? - answer- -Academic & personal achievements -Liberal arts education - "The rigor is what makes our program and our graduates exceptional." - Dr. Steven DiSalvo -Curiosity & hunger to do/know more -Excitement & longing to help others -Passion for nursing -Knowledge of the hospital, units, staff, etc. -Certifications in ACLS, Sigma Theta Tau - increase my awareness - knowledge is wealth, encourages collaboration between myself and other nurses from other chapters An accomplishment you are most proud of? - answer- -I am most proud of changing my major to nursing
-This was done with relentless effort & determination & refusing to take "no" as an answer for chasing my dream & my true calling in life Dream job? - answer- -Being a med flight nurse -Teaching -NP/CRNA - greatly interested in pathopharmacology, sister had MH episode here at Beverly so anesthesia has always intrigued me as I worked to understand MH & genetic predisposition -Hospice care Do you work better independently or as a team member? - answer- -Rockport & WVA -Traveling, competing & still getting into a challenging college -5 knee surgeries, shoulder, concussions - PERSEVERANCE, never giving up -Independence, self-motivated leadership & focus -4 years of nursing + 1 year of psychology studies -Ready to transition Describe yourself? - answer- -Go getter, do-er -Love learning & experiencing new things - sought people out to learn -Approachable & understanding -"Old soul" Why should we hire you? - answer- -Retention of nurses - I don't want to leave! -"Pay it forward" - complementary relationship -This is where my dream began -My mother & sister are examples of dedication & devotion to this institution -I look forward to coming here to work -COMMUNITY hospital with big-city capabilities
What is the last book you read for fun? - answer- -Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gawande -MacArthur Fellow, general surgeon at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston What are your hobbies? - answer- -Fitness, nutrition, painting, interior design, skiing, hiking -Being outside What makes your uncomfortable? - answer- -People who gossip in the workplace - takes focus off patient care & creates unnecessary conflict/disrupts team cohesion What are some of your leadership experiences? - answer- -Damian's Team -Tutoring -The "mom" of the 2014 nursing class What do you like the most and least about working in this industry? - answer- -Most: that I realized/found my calling, that I feel rewarded each time I help a patient/each time I leave work, communication with patients, listening to patient's stories, helping people lead healthy lifestyles -Least: seeing how sick people can get due to poor life decisions (EX: obesity, drug use, alcoholism), nurse drama, cancer, sick children What questions haven't I asked you? - answer- ... What questions do you have for me? - answer- ... Why did you choose nursing? - answer- -My path with nursing began at a young age although it did not become apparent until later - I have been around nursing my whole life -Studying psychology led me to nursing -I wanted a career that I looked forward to & a job that I would be excited about each day - I craved JOB SATISFACTION
-I wanted to feel fulfilled every day & REWARDED by helping others -Many of my friends chose a career path "just to make money" but I wanted PURPOSE -Observed that my mother made a good living while raising two children & being home for us - was always home for us & was comfortable financially - I want this for my family as well Why did you choose Saint Anselm? - answer- -Catholic school -Liberal arts education rooted in the humanities & in God - comprehensive & well rounded - shape/mold students to make competent, intelligent individuals post-grad -Focused on faith -Community of people & peers with shared values & VISION -We are Anselmian! -More than a community - it is a forever home -Renowned nursing program -"The rigor is what makes our program and our graduates exceptional." -CHALLENGING - WORKED HARD TO PROVE MYSELF TO MAKE MAJOR CHANGE -"Saint C's" -Skiing Long Term Goals - answer- -Graduate school -Professor -Clinical instructor/preceptor if given the opportunity -Degree in Holistic Nutrition Short Term Goals - answer- -PALS -Attend nursing leadership conferences -Take boards/employment -Tutor
How will you deal with "difficult" patients or family members? - answer- -LISTEN! Let them talk & openly express their concerns/opinions/fears/thoughts -In medical field people want to feel like they're being listened to & cared about on an individual level -PATIENCE -Collaboration to acknowledge/address needs of patients/families Something you want to learn in this program? - answer- -I want to learn how to be a proficient nurse on a busy/acute medical surgical floor -Safely & efficiently multitask -Develop ability to handle different patients of different acuity's simultaneously -Deliver culturally competent patient-centered care -How to identify deteriorating patient conditions -How to document/write comprehensive nurses notes and report off per BH policy How do you deal with a new or unfamiliar situation? - answer- ... How do you best learn? - answer- -Visually -Hands-on demonstration -Simulation -Repetition What nursing skills are you confident with? - answer- -Assessment skills overall I am confident with - was exposed to a variety of patients/conditions in the MICU which necessitated that I know how to properly assess & document my findings -Technical things EX: IV pump -Med administration -Interpersonal communication
-EKG's & rhythm interpretation -Phlebotomy -Skin care -Ensuring safety What nursing skills do you feel could be improved? - answer- -Never hung blood before -Correctly identifying lung sounds -Writing succinct & clear nursing notes without omitting important information - don't want to be redundant but don't want to leave anything out either -Reading doctors' handwriting - SAFETY ISSUE Talk about a time you excelled in work or clinical? - answer- -MICU Preceptorship - I excelled there when given independence to exert my independent clinical decision making -Code Blue situation in MICU on my second to last day there - critical thinking, PATIENT ADVOCACY, application of new ACLS skills -Crotched Mountain Hospital (exemplar story) -DEU unit at CMC for medsurg rotation Talk about a time you made a mistake in clinical and how you may have learned from it? - answer- -Insulin incident at CMC -Saint Anselm policy states that a student nurse must have a clinical instructor present when giving insulin -I withdrew insulin with instructor but she then had to tend to an issue with another student's patient. She told me I could give the insulin with this patients nurse. This nurse also was tied up with a rapid response, so the medication was never administered & the patient did not receive his insulin to cover his meal -"Med error" - I was shocked/scared -Communication all around could have been better
