Interview tomorrow!

DEgalRN · May 17, 2016

Good luck! I didn't really get asked medical questions because I interviewed with non-medical people. They wanted to know that I could handle talking with parents and handling difficult kids more than they were concerned about emergencies!

GdBSN, RN · May 17, 2016

Congratulations and good luck on your interview.

I interviewed for a new position a couple weeks ago and given a scenario like this:

A diabetic student and a student having a severe asthma attack come into your office at the same time. At the same time, you are being called to the playground for a possible injury accident. What would you do.

kidzcare · May 17, 2016

Congratulations and good luck on your interview.
I interviewed for a new position a couple weeks ago and given a scenario like this:
A diabetic student and a student having a severe asthma attack come into your office at the same time. At the same time, you are being called to the playground for a possible injury accident. What would you do.

*(flashes back to NCLEX)*

ABC

Airway, Breathing, Circulation.

1mrsbs · May 17, 2016

Remember this: [h=1]Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), that is very important to educators & missing instruction time is also a topic they may discuss with you. [/h]Good Luck!!!!! :yes:

Jedrnurse, BSN, RN · May 17, 2016

...your position on best brand of cracker to stock in the health office.

SaltineQueen · May 17, 2016

Kiddo having an asthma attack does not have an inhaler at school. Another student does, who uses the same medicine. What do you do?

An Amish child has puked & has fever. You cannot get a hold of parents. What do you do?

Parents are ticked off they were not notified of minor head bonk. How do you handle it?

Eshea21 · May 17, 2016

Congratulations and good luck on your interview.
I interviewed for a new position a couple weeks ago and given a scenario like this:
A diabetic student and a student having a severe asthma attack come into your office at the same time. At the same time, you are being called to the playground for a possible injury accident. What would you do.

ABC... asthma kid first! ....

Eshea21 · May 17, 2016

...your position on best brand of cracker to stock in the health office.

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OldDude · May 17, 2016

Don't wear scrubs...or cowboy boots

good luck!!

Farawyn · May 17, 2016

Don't wear scrubs...or cowboy boots
good luck!!

Wear chaps. That's what landed it for me.

I'm in a HS. I have 20 years experience, so I was asked mostly about my experience with teens, concussion protocol, issues like CPS, teen pregnancy, etc. All of which I have dealt with.

They will ask you how to triage, when to escalate. They want to see that you are not afraid to make decisions on the spot. Seizures, meds, immunizations- know your state's requirements.

Let us know! We are a fun, tight knit group here, and always looking for more friendly faces. Lots of luck!

FloridaBeagle · May 18, 2016

My interviewers asked very NCLEX-style questions, but they were nurses. Which kid should I see first: kid who fell on his face (potential airway issue, the obvious priority #1 kiddo) vs. angry parent on phone vs. scraped knee vs. other examples. There were a few scenerio questions which weren't obvious, and I had to pick up on a med error and liability issue in the scenario. Those were clever questions that you'd have to be pretty competent to pick up on.

There were also lots of delegation questions, because apparently I will have LPN's and aides to delegate to (woo-hoo!). They also wanted examples of how I worked with people of other cultures, and questions about how how I've shown leadership. They always wanted a rationale for every answer, they really wanted to see the ability to think critically. I think I'm going to be working with good people who know what they're doing.

Good luck on your interview and let us know how it turns out. :)