Clinical question in a new grad interview?

[kikimango209]

Hi all,

I had a grad interview today at a hospital that I really wanted to work.

I believe I answered the other questions quite good but there was one clinical question I think I mucked up..

I showed my enthusiasm in learning and I showed how much I like and know about the hospital, I talked about my qualities as a nurse and etc.

I believe I also had really good examples to come up with.

But about the clinical one, they asked me to talk about an experience when I had a patient with chest pain.

Surprisingly, I knew the actions required for chest pain situation well and I even clarified with a nurse as well.

However, when they asked me to talk about MY EXPERIENCE, I think my mind was wiped out and I believe my answer wasn't very good.

I talked about a patient who was admitted with CCF and exacerbation of his ongoing chest pain.

I said "When he complaint of chest pain, I asked and listened closely about his pain and severity and I got my nurse and we could give some fentanyl for his pain and GTN. I also did ECGs regularly. He had type 1 diabetes as well and the plan of care was to alleviate his pain. I also monitored for his BGL for his diabetes regularly and could give insulin on time. I also provided education to him about elevating his legs to promote venous return (due to his CCF). He was later transferred to palliative care because his pain and symptoms didn't get better, but I'm sure I provided the best care that I can for him and listened to him closely and made him comfortable."

And after all of this, now I feel really dumb.

I feel like I should have talked more about how I assessed him and focus on the chest pain issue.. I can't believe that I answered that confidently hahaa

Can you give me some feedback about my answer?

I feel so frustrated. How significant clinical questions are in the interview when they hire people?