GREAT Interview

Well I just smoked an interview like it was a cheap cigar due in LARGE part to what I have read here.

They asked me the standard hypothetical questions that revolved around correctional nursing mostly. My reply was almost always,
"Not having read your policy letters yet, my rule of thumb is always 1. Inmate security. 2. Staff safety 3. Scene Analysis"

They were shocked and amazed! I further went on to tell them in my ramblings that I felt you had better have strong assessment skills, know the policies, then do not be afraid to act. Lastly I made it a point to tell them I felt that "You need to do the right thing while you do it right"

They offered me the job on the spot. Now to be honest is does not hurt that they are down 3 nurses at the moment and the HSA was down the street from me when we were both in the Army. We have both since retired. Needless to say I got a great offer from CMS.

Job seekers out there. DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Read about the place. Know their values.

In my short two years of nursing here is what I have learned:
There is no nursing shortage, there is however a shortage of good nurses.
The lab is not your friend.
The pharmacy is not your friend.
If you really need something, it is behind a locked door, and the person with the key is there from 7-3 M-F