I need a registered nurse to answer these interview questions for one of my classes

MassED, BSN, RN · Mar 29, 2011

that's a lot to ask of someone to fill out... why don't you google these, or find them on Allnurses discussions?

b.householder96 · Mar 29, 2011

i understand that there is alot but it would be nice if people could just answer like 5 or so. That would be great

b.householder96 · Mar 29, 2011

and i can not google these question because i need to have then as an interview for my careers class

kool-aide, RN · Mar 29, 2011

If you don't want to, or don't have the time to reply, don't reply at all. That was rude to say that there is just TOO many questions. :jester:

OP: I wish I was an RN so I could help!

b.householder96 · Mar 29, 2011

i thought that was very rude to....i mean you answer them if you want to and i mean it would be great if someone could just answer a few of them they dont have to answer all of them.

b.householder96 · Mar 29, 2011

I agree that was rude. I have these question here if people would like to help me out and answer a couple of them.

TheCareerStudent · Mar 29, 2011

I am a student so I can not answer. But maybe stop by your local hospital and ask a nursing recruiter if they have time to help you out and answer some questions for your schoolwork, if they are an RN. It is a good way to network! With my previous degree I had to interview someone in the field for my career class and it turned into a job landing network.

Music in My Heart · Mar 29, 2011

well, i did a few

but i disagree, it was not rude.

there are too many questions.

find a nurse and ask them the questions face-to-face and record their answers -- value their time.

b.householder96 · Mar 29, 2011

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DedHedRN · Mar 29, 2011

Question 8,9,11,13 and 14 you could Google. easily.

ninaricci · Mar 29, 2011

Ok, I'll give it a try:

Interview Questions for a Registered Nurse

1. What is a typical day being an rn? An RN's day is never typical or predictable. Critical thinking is stressed because there is always the potential for new situations to arise. Most hospital RNs work 12 hour shifts, a 3 day work week, but schedules can be flexible depending on the organization. RNs work in a large variety of environments so what could be called a typical day can vary greatly among specialties. My typical day up until recently would be called a 'typical night.' In a critical care unit our patient ratio was 2:1. some nights would be calm but we pretend not to notice because the minute someone says the word 'quiet' the opposites ensues. I would guestimate that 90% of my time in the hospital was direct patient care while the rest was documentation and paper work.

2. What are some of the negative and positives of being an rn? All of these questions are very subjective to the individual. The negatives may be the stress of knowing you never know enough! It is the kind of profession where you are always learning. Despite the fact that it has more job security than many areas, the pay is not as high as many 'desk jobs.' On the positive, it is a job of the heart. I find that no matter how much I give in caring for people, what I get in return is so much more. I see people at the worst possible moments yet they help my character to grow each day and give me strength and joy.

3. How did you learn about the job position of a registered nurse? When I was in kindergarten (back in the horse and buggy days) I wrote a paper that I still have, it said: "when I grow up I want to be a nurse with 3 dogs because I like people and I like dogs." My mother was and is a nurse. She is in her 52d year of nursing and still works full time. So, I suppose I learned it from my mother!

4. Why did you decide to become a registered nurse? I would have been a nurse when I was younger but in 1978-1982 when I was in college there was actually a surplus of nurses and you were told "be an RN???? you'll never get a job." I chose another path. Now it is my second career and I'm very fortunate to have a chance to doing what my heart chooses! Even prior to nursing I cared for people, was the neighbor called over a broken arm, or a dying loved one and have always been grounded in a crisis. So, with all that said, I chose to be an RN because is 'suits me well.'

5. What made you want to do this type of work? very similar to above. see #4.

6. What kind of changes would make being an rn more enjoyable? LOL...being able to eat and drink at the nurses station. For various health reasons this is not allowed but it is almost impossible to get to the break room for a meal so many days I'm starving and dehydrated at the end of the shift.

7. What advice would you give to a person wanting to pursue this career in your field? Be able to put everything else aside while in school...it will take your all and it is an incredible amount of work. Let others do your laundry if they are willing (my kids did all our laundry while I was in school and they are young!). Buy an NCLEX exam prep book in the beginning as learning how to take exams will help in school. Take care of your feet, you will need them! It is okay to be afraid but ask questions so you get past it and it is always better to ask than to risk patient safety, It is okay to cry but never let your emotions take precedence over a family. And, nursing has many areas, it may take time to find your niche.

8. What are the minimum qualifications a person would need to be hired? What factors would be a plus? This varies between organizations including the minimum degree needed. Standard would be an active license, background check and passing a drug screen/physical. A plus would be experience but that would apply in most field. Other pluses are advanced degrees and certifications.

9. Are their any duties you perform on the job that you did not anticipate you would be required or asked to perform? No.

10. How does a person move up the career ladder in your occupation? Work hard, always learn (obtain certifications and advanced degrees), be supportive of peers, put patients first, be a contributing team member (ie. be aware of the organizations goals and actively work towards them).

11. Are there any subjects offered in high school that are relevant to this career? Science and math, also pychology, sociology. Many high schools have technical routes that offer degrees as a CNA (nursing assistant) that are good starts on a career in health.

12. If you had to start all over again, would you choose the

Same or different career? Why? What would be your other career choice? Funny...I did start all over again and chose the path of RN. I would do it again but I wish I did it when I was younger so I'd know more now!

13. What is the approximate pay range in this career area to start? You would have to google this as pay varies greatly according to geographic area. Generally speaking, urban areas have higher pay than do rural (course higher cost of living too) and as an RN gains speciality in an area and expertise more pay may be justified.

14. What would be the maximum pay you could earn in this career? see #13.

Okay, hope that helps or gives you a start. Good luck!