Interview Questions

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Ive been out of the ER for over two years and am interviewing in two seperate level 1 EDs.

Any suggestions for interview questions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[TazziRN, RN]

1. How long will my re-entry orientation be?

2. What is the turnover rate in staff?

[loricatus]

nurse : patient ratios (average and max)? Acuity ratios in that mix?

% of holds/admits you would be responsible for, or do they have a staffed holding area? If there is a holding area, how often would you be assigned to it (can be tortuous if it is often)? What is the average time before holds get a bed?

Will there be at least a foot of hall space available so I can squeeze between the stretchers, or will I have to play shuffleboard with the hall stretchers in order to pass through ?

Will you be crossed trained for the trauma room? Or, is it the holy grail?

Wiil they offer, and pay for, certifications: ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CEN?

Will I be assigned a trained preceptor & does this preceptor receive some form of an incentive to train me?

When can I start??????

Good Luck

[KristyEDrn]

nurse : patient ratios (average and max)? Acuity ratios in that mix?

% of holds/admits you would be responsible for, or do they have a staffed holding area? If there is a holding area, how often would you be assigned to it (can be tortuous if it is often)? What is the average time before holds get a bed?

Will there be at least a foot of hall space available so I can squeeze between the stretchers, or will I have to play shuffleboard with the hall stretchers in order to pass through ?

Will you be crossed trained for the trauma room? Or, is it the holy grail?

Wiil they offer, and pay for, certifications: ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CEN?

Will I be assigned a trained preceptor & does this preceptor receive some form of an incentive to train me?

When can I start??????

Good Luck

HILARIOUS! The hall and trauma room questions cracked me up! TOO FUNNY! Great questions.