Re: What's the correct answer to this interview question? Originally Posted by BillboSN 
Just wondering what people think is a good way to answer this question:
What would you do if you observed a fellow employee not following procedure?
Also... What are some other situational questions asked in an interview and good answers?
I have my first interview tomorrow and I am freaking out a little!
I would say for the situation regarding procedure that I would first speak to the employee, stating the proper procedure without sounding superior - just stating the facts. If I continue seeing the same employee not following procedure and it places the pt in harm then I would go up the chain of command.
One question that stumped me was "describe a time when you went out of your way for a patient". I guess I think of the times I've went out of my way for a pt small - running a stat order that our lab cannot perform to another hospital hours away. Hey, I got out of working and I got paid for it! The other times it's been running to the store to buy magazines/books/snacks/etc for a pt who is out of town and has no one close by to get those things for them. I consider going out of my way part of the job.
Another question I've been asked: describe a time that you were proud of yourself.
I have problems with this line of questioning because I was raised not to brag and to not shout it that you've done something good.
Good luck!
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