Behavioral interview questions specific to nurses:

[HappyNurse2005, RN]

I had my initial interviews back when I graduated college and was looking for nursing jobs. Had 4 interviews, 3 job offers. Looking back, I could have done better. I had never done behavioral interviews before.

I do not currently have another interview lined up, but am looking at that possibility. From doing research on this site, i'm gathering I should have a few specific situations in mind that I can talk about to show critical thinking, quick thinking, working in difficult situations, etc. I know not to be general, but to be specific.

I am trying to be prepared-

what are some nursing specific behavioral interview questions you have experienced yourself?

Most websites out there have more general questions, not necessarily nursing specific.

Thanks!

[Ann RN]

" am trying to be prepared-

what are some nursing specific behavioral interview questions you have experienced yourself?

Most websites out there have more general questions, not necessarily nursing specific. "

1. How do you deal with a difficult family member who won't leave when visiting hours are over?

2. How do you deal with a verbally abusive physician when you are correctly questioning an order and he says "just do what I tell you to. I'm the doctor!"

[Audreyfay]

One recent question I had was: "Give me an example of a situation in which you got some constructive criticism and tell me how you used it."

[weirdRN, RN]

You have a lot of supervisor expereince, How are you at being trained?

Are you a I know it all or are you a person who asks a lot fo questions?

[leslie :-D]

i was once asked: "what was the biggest mistake you've made in your nsg career; and how did you rectify it?"

my response: " hmmmm, i've made so many. i need to think about this. "

DO NOT USE THIS RESPONSE. :rotfl:

leslie

[HappyNurse2005, RN]

I remember on the interview for my current job, I was asked something along the lines of describing a situation when i was under pressure. i said right now!

[nursern1966]

would love to hear some posts to these questions

[Spoiled1, MSN, RN]

This is a fairly old thread, but I would love to hear some more as well. I will be interviewing today after 1.5 years...I'm scared!!!! eekkk...but hopefully I'll have something to add when I return.