I have my first RN interview tomorrow

[anissaamadea]

I applied yesterday and have a phone interview tomorrow. I have never been interviewed (i am a new grad). I am nervous and do not want to mess this up. PLEASE give me some advice and examples of questions you were asked. The interview is tomorrow at 11am.

thanks!

[JStarr]

Hello -

I am a new grad RN and have recently been going through the interviewing process with a couple different facilities. My interviews were in person rather than phone but most of the questions were sort of the same. I applied for all new grad positions so I am not sure if that makes a difference, if it is a new grad position they will know off the bat you lack experience.

Why to do want to work for this facility/hospital?

What are your strengths/weaknesses?

What would your previous supervisors/teachers say about you?

What would you do if you saw another nurse not following procedure? (chain of command stuff)

Give me a time when you encountered conflict and tell me how you resolved it?

Give me a time you went above and beyond for a co-worker or patient?

What areas of nursing interest you and why?

What is you biggest accomplishment?

What are your future goals? Where do you see yourself in five years?

What do you bring to the facility that other applicants don't?

something about interpersonal communication skills and a situation where you utilized them?

*They always ask if you have any questions as well, always have something appropriate to the situation* I asked things about orientation, continuing education opportunities, clinical ladder for nurses, etc. and what to expect next in the interview process*

They did not ask me any specific nursing knowledge questions, more questions about myself and situational ones. Good luck with your interview I know its nerve wrecking! Since you won't have a chance to "present" yourself professionally dressed and all, make sure you sound confident and professional on the phone

Best wishes to you!

[lagrl7]

Good luck on the interview tmrw, def do homework about the facility cause some of the answers you should incorporate with your answers. I had an interview last week for Versant program it was a panel interview a little nerve wrecking. Just try to relax have some questions prepared for the interviewer. Best of luck.