ED Interview

np2b · Mar 27, 2004

Hello everyone! Well, I had my interviews yesterday (sort-of). The first went very well, it seems...it sounds like they will be offering me a position! The interview turned out to be surprisingly low-key...they asked the "what's your strength" quuestion and the "how do you deal with conflict with a coworker/difficult patient" questions, and that was about it. The second interview didn't really end up happening, but I was told that I would be called back for an interview "soon." I'm very excited about that hospital (it's a good fit for my interests), so needless to say, if they don't call be back soon, I'll be pestering them again.

Thanks so much for everyone's support. I can't believe that in just a couple more months I'm going to be doing this stuff for real! :)

np2b · Mar 27, 2004

Oh! And I never answered kitty's questions: I did my practicum in an ED (academic hospital, without the heavy-duty trauma), and am just about to wrap up my critical care clinical at a military hospital (ICU and ED). I also got into nursing by volunteering at a children's hospital for a year and a half. So, I've been around this stuff a bit, but am still sometimes overwhelmed by how much I still don't know.

akvarmit · Mar 30, 2004

:balloons: WooHoo! I just got work that I got the ER job that I applied to tranfer to

I'll have to work out my current schedule on my unit - but I expect I'll start beginning of May. So, till then, I'll be turning the pages of my Sheehy's Principals and Practice text!

I look forward to chatting with you all about orientation!

Dawn

np2b · Apr 3, 2004

I got the job I wanted! Hooray!

In the end, the interviews weren't all that bad. At the hospital that I will be joining, I didn't get asked a single question by the woman who interviewed me in person...I had to sell myself when I could. However, they did have me take a 30 minute, telephone, standardized "TalentPlus" interview with an HR rep that asked me a zillion questions...from "do you work well under pressure?" to "do you ever find yourself thinking of what a person will say before they actually say it?" to "rate your dependability on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest." Apparently, this company asks questions that try to determine whether or not the applicant is a good match for the particular specialty. (And I guess I was!)

Anyhow, thanks again for all of the help...I am so thrilled that I'm going to be working at my first choice in hospitals!

Stitchie · Apr 3, 2004

Congrats to those of you who got the jobs you wanted in the ED. I'm new at it too, two more weeks of orientation then they cut me loose.

How exciting!

akvarmit · May 10, 2004

Well...deep breath...tomorrow is my first day of orientation in the ED. I have made note of all the suggestions and tips from various threads on this site. I will have my notebook in one pocket and my cardiac drug book in the other. (Like a gunslinger)

Wish me luck!

Dawn in PA

RNin92 · May 13, 2004

Well...deep breath...tomorrow is my first day of orientation in the ED. I have made note of all the suggestions and tips from various threads on this site. I will have my notebook in one pocket and my cardiac drug book in the other. (Like a gunslinger)
Wish me luck!
Dawn in PA

Where are you keeping your valium?

Just kidding!

Enjoy it!

ER is the best place to be.

GDog7NYC · May 13, 2004

Well...deep breath...tomorrow is my first day of orientation in the ED. I have made note of all the suggestions and tips from various threads on this site. I will have my notebook in one pocket and my cardiac drug book in the other. (Like a gunslinger)
Wish me luck!
Dawn in PA

Just remember, if you're ever faced with a loud, obnoxious, foul-mouthed drunken patient.. take a few cleansing breaths and remember: YOU have the power..the control.. and the Haldol and Ativan. :rotfl: Knock yourself out and enjoy your first day!

akvarmit · May 13, 2004

Hi! Thanks for the cute responses! I got two days under my belt, started a few IV's, drew a bunch of labs, played with the Level I infuser and the art line equipment, stood in on a trauma alert and an emergency intubation coming in from the field. Very COOL.

I am sooo impressed with the teamwork in the ER. They function so smoothly, it looks like they all share one brain. I know it will take me months and months and months to get to that point.........but I know I need to focus on what I can learn each day and not get impatient with myself. They said I showed more initiative in 2 days than most new-hires........so I'm taking that as a big compliment!

Dawn

Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN · May 13, 2004

... jealous ICU nurse waiting for ABC's fisrt installment of "ICU"...maybe then OUR recruitment numbers'd go up....sheesh...

Good tips provided for ER wannabees. Hahahahahahahahaha! :)

No need to be jealous. Think there are lots of us out here looking forward to joining you in the CCU. Hang in there!