Interview Advice needed

[Wellness1988]

AI'am a new grad having an interview coming up soon for the OR....

I have these questions with answers but im unsure if are the right anwsers for the position, if anyone had an interview before for this same position what anwsers did they provide for these questions?

*Describe a stressful clinical situation and how you handled it.

*Describe an encounter with an angry or frustrated patient and family member and how you handled it.

*Describe the most challenging patient experience you've had. Explain why.

Tell me about a time when your performance did not meet your expectations.

*Give me an example of how you handled rapid or unexpected change.

*Tell me about a time when you had to build motivation or team spirit with members of a work group.

*Tell me about a time when you received difficult (or less than positive) feedback from your supervisor. How did you respond to the feedback? What changes did you implement as a result?

Define pro-active and give me an example of a time when you behaved this way.

Tell me about a situation in which you had to work with someone with whom you were uncomfortable. Describe the working relationship that developed and your influence on this relationship.

Recall a situation or relationship which suffered from poor communication. What happened and how did you resolve it?

What personal qualities do you feel are important to be successful in this position? Which of these qualities do you possess? Give an example of how these qualities have helped you in your present position.

What is your definition of leadership, and why do you feel it is important? How have you demonstrated leadership? Tell me about a situation in which you should have shown more leadership than you did.

Give me an example of when you had to make a quick decision. What were the results?

What are the motivating factors for your personal happiness? For satisfaction in the workplace?

Tell me about an important goal you set for yourself and how you were successful in achieving it.

Describe how you demonstrate professionalism in your activities. What behaviors and characteristics contribute to that image?

Describe a situation where you persuaded an individual or group to follow your course of action rather than their previously stated position.

What was the hardest job you held, and what did you do to get through it?

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

The correct answers are your answers. :)

[Wellness1988]

well lets hope for the best

[KayRN910]

So, I know it's not what you are looking for, but maybe you can focus on what questions YOU are going to ask THEM. Seems like you are freaking out a little, and while I completely understand that, you can't control what they are going to ask you. You can come up with a few patients you've come across that would demonstrate examples of a few things (time management, critical thinking) ect, if you get asked those, but you CAN control what questions you ask. Make sure they sound well rounded, appropriate, and not obvious, so you sound interested and inquisitive.

I think it is always a good impression if ask questions that show you have put in the effort to be interested.

[Wellness1988]

That is true thank you very much

[Illyra01]

The other suggestion I would have is think about your past relationships with MD's and how you've handled conflict with them. Working in an OR, some of your most difficult situations may be with the surgeons and Anesthesia docs, not just patients and co-workers. I'm betting that's one thing they'll ask.

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

Good advice everyone.

Know the history of the facility you are interviewing. Know the history, mission, value statement. Are you looking for just a job, or are you wanting to work there because of the facility and what it offers?

I sit in on interviews. You can tell those that just want a job, and those that want to work within our facility because of what we offer in our mission statement. Those that ask questions and have their own answers are hired over those that don't.

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

Having had an OR rotation as a student, I can say they will definitely want to know that you will be able to handle conflict with docs. I really enjoyed working with them. Interestingly, the on call doc that I work with now is the biggest jerk I have ever encountered. The surgeons I worked with in the OR were great. However, having had positive experiences and feeling confident working with docs, I don't let dr. Jerk intimidate me. When I need orders, I call him, and I don't give him the option of neglecting his patients. Good luck with your interview :)

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

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