Interviewing an R.N.

sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN · Jun 22, 2016

Popping pop corn

Kooky Korky, BSN, RN · Jun 22, 2016

OP, you really would do better to go meet some nurses in person at a hospital, nursing home, clinic, jail, wherever nurses work. Good luck.

nutella, MSN, RN · Jun 23, 2016

Very surprised that someone answered this.
Hope that *someone* really is a nurse.

LOL - yes, I am a nurse - but, as already pointed out - I can say whatever I want and where is the proof?

MountainBikeChick · Jun 23, 2016

I bet this person is in high school, hence the 'training after high school' question. I'm an introvert, so I understand not wanting to interview someone in person. :roflmao:

AlwaysLearning247, BSN · Jun 23, 2016

1.What do you do most of the time at work? I work on a medical-surgical/telemetry floor so I take care of a variety of patients, whether it be admitting someone from the ER, ICU, after surgery, etc. I give all medications, blood transfusions, IV nutrition, care for post operative patients, etc. The nurse in this positions works collaboratively with other health care workers (doctors, PT/OT, respiratory, speech, social work, PA's, NP's, CNA's, etc.) for the best outcomes of each patient.

2.What are the job opportunities going to be like in your field in the near future? My boss particularly wants someone who has experience because it is a fast paced floor. There are many admissions and discharges. It is a great experience though.

3. What special personality traits and/ or technical skills does someone really need if they want a job like yours? You need to be a people person, have confidence, like to teach, know how to prioritize care, and have good time management.

4. What are some things I should be doing in college to prepare for this career? Take prerequisites to get into a nursing program, such as biology, psychology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology. You should talk with an academic advisor about the nursing program you're interested in so you will know the exact classes you need to take.

5. Did you go to college or get any training after high school? If so, please describe it. I went to a community college and took classes before getting into a nursing program.

6. How hard was college or training for you? What were the biggest challenges? Did you get any help? It was intense and time consuming between classes and clinicals, as I worked after school most days too. I had help from my family.

7. Did your family want you to choose the career you are in? They didn't care what I did as long as I was happy.

8. What are your career and personal goals now? How do you plan to achieve them? I plan on staying on my floor and getting as much experience as I can. In the future I plan to become a critical care or labor and delivery nurse.

9. What is one thing that you wish you would have known about this career before you entered it? How much everyone expects you to know.

10. If you could choose one word to describe your career, what would it be? Interesting.

roser13, ASN, RN · Jun 23, 2016

I bet this person is in high school, hence the 'training after high school' question. I'm an introvert, so I understand not wanting to interview someone in person.

This is a standard Fundamentals of Nursing assignment. Or Intro to Nursing. We get at least 1 of these every other day or so.

The thing is, paper answers to these questions do not allow for interaction or turning a question into a conversation about nursing. That is the reason for the assignment. While I understand that it might be uncomfortable for an introverted person, well.....maybe that would be good for you. After all, you will be entering a career where interaction is essential - with patients, with doctors, other nurses, etc. An introvert will have to start somewhere - their first assignment would be a great place to start.