interview tomorrow... tips please!!

metal_m0nk, BSN, RN · Feb 25, 2011

My best advice would be to do a little research (or think back to your clinical days - if you were ever in an LTC) and find out the common problems faced by that particular facility/department or type of facility/department and the characteristics and care needs of the population you will be serving. Then, think about how your experience or skills will make you a problem solver and effective contributor in that particular environment.

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Feb 25, 2011

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darren_callcareer18 · Feb 25, 2011

Wow.. Jez want to ask how are u able to go for an RN position even you just graduated. Have you taken your NCLEX exam?

Katie5 · Feb 25, 2011

Wow.. Jez want to ask how are u able to go for an RN position even you just graduated. Have you taken your NCLEX exam?

hi all, im a new grad and have an interview tomorrow for a RN position at an assisted living facility. what are some questions i should ask and what are some points that i should emphasize about myself?

Do you two know each other?

darren_callcareer18 · Feb 25, 2011

Do you two know each other?

No. What made u think that we knew each other?

mozella · Feb 25, 2011

ask about nurse to patient ratio, how long you would be on orientation (3 weeks is pretty good) level of care of most patients ( higher level, harder job) overtime (mandatory/available) insurance, and last but not least (really #1) the almighty $$$$. not sure for RN but I started (still get) $16.00 (is that good for new LPN?) That some of the questions I wish I would have asked. I work in LTC so thats what I base my answers on. You should act confident of your skills and education. smile, but not the whole time. Act interested when The Don is telling you about the facility and express interest in the facility, like your are planning to stay with the company for a long time and would like to advance further in your career with them. They like that (most have high turn over)

chulada77, ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN · Feb 25, 2011

I'm a new grad also and have had an 5 interviews and 4 offers. A few questions that consistently come up are: "give me an example of when you have had to deal with a difficult or angry family member or patient" and "tell me about procedures for a code" and "tell me why you think you are the best person for this position" and "what are your best and worst qualities" and "how do you manage multiple tasks".

I primarily use clinical experience to answer questions, they do NOT want to hear about your work history that is not in the medical field. Interviews do not make me nervous and so go in there with confidence. Many of the agencies have asked about whether I am interviewing elsewhere or had offers. My answer is always, "I have been a fortunate new graduate with offers but I am looking for a job that is a good fit for me and the facility." With this answer I have received offers BEFORE I even leave the interview. :yeah: