Help! I need to interview an RN

RNLisa · Apr 23, 2007

hi, i am about to graduate from the adn program and need to interview one rn with less than 3-5 years experience. if any of you new rns see this thread, could be please answer these questions.
1.number of years in nursing almost 1 year
2.area of nurse's experience med/surg
3.length of orientation at first job 6 weeks
4.did orientation as new grad meet with your expectations? provide rationale for answer yes, i had one preceptor and they never allowed me to go on until i was comfortable. there are several rns on my floor that are always willing to help and answer questions.
5.who id you feel assisted you the most during the first year? my preceptor
6.your current level of job satisfaction on a 0-10 scale with 0 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. list rationale for your score. i'd say now it is about a 7, at first it was more like a 3. i used to dread going to work. i come to find out i was more afraid of the "unknown" and afraid of skills i hadn't accomplished
7.cite 3 positive experiences that you have had with nursing as a profession i now feel more comfortable with blood transfusions, dealing with family members, and dealing with docs.
8. your name. lisa
if anyone can help, i would greatly appreciate it.

thanks

tamari07 · Apr 24, 2007

1.number of years in nursing 1 year

2.area of nurse's experience neuroscience

3.length of orientation at first job 10-12 weeks

4.did orientation as new grad meet with your expectations? provide rationale for answer yes, i felt like i could ask anything. i requested one more week of orientation and they were glad to give it to me. my preceptor and nurse manager were exceptional and helped me out tons!

5.who id you feel assisted you the most during the first year? my preceptor and other rns i worked with.

6.your current level of job satisfaction on a 0-10 scale with 0 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. list rationale for your score. probably a 7. i have bad days, but for the most part this is a good hospital job. other rn's are very supportive and the work environment is positive. also, the turnover rate on our floor is very low. each nurse has been there at least two years.

7.cite 3 positive experiences that you have had with nursing as a profession the rewarding feeling you get at the end of the day; that feeling of pride and accomplishment when you do something you're afraid of and you did it well; being able to collaborate with other professionals for the good of your patient and being that advocate they need.

8. your name. lynn

btoprani2002 · Apr 24, 2007

Thanks Lynn.

RNSacht · Apr 24, 2007

1.number of years in nursing 15 months

2.area of nurse's experience started in tele for 12 months now in er

3.length of orientation at first job in tele 3 months now in er 8 weeks

4.did orientation as new grad meet with your expectations? provide rationale for answer it was great they offered longer if needed

5.who id you feel assisted you the most during the first year? experienced nurses on my units, as well as friends who graduated with me.

6.your current level of job satisfaction on a 0-10 scale with 0 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. list rationale for your score. 10 livin my dream in er.

7.cite 3 positive experiences that you have had with nursing as a profession truly my orientations have been great, and seeing people get better with your nursing tlc.

8. your name. rachel

if anyone can help, i would greatly appreciate it.

awesome post, it will be interesting to see the replies. thanks:monkeydance:

btoprani2002 · Apr 25, 2007

Thanks a lot Rachel

kimmymom · Apr 25, 2007

Don't know if you still need more, but here goes...

1.Number of years in nursing: 4 months

2.Area of nurse's experience: medical/surgical

3.Length of orientation at first job: this is my first job....6 weeks

4.Did orientation as new grad meet with your expectations? Provide rationale for answer: Yes, but was harder than I thought since I had already worked at the facility

5.Who did you feel assisted you the most during the first year? My colleagues and supervisor

6.Your current level of job satisfaction on a 0-10 scale with 0 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. List rationale for your score. 10, for the first time in my life I love my job. Scary, but even the bad day I'm happy with my choice. It took me 37 years to get here.

7.Cite 3 positive experiences that you have had with nursing as a profession

Making someone's day better, seeing a longtime patient go home, being able to actually help my colleagues.

8. Your name. Kim

btoprani2002 · Apr 25, 2007

Thanks Kim