Job Interview Prep...

[Dkim]

Hi guys!

As other fellow nurses have commented about hiring freeze, I can see that the oil price has a lot to do with our employment situation in AB. It's scary to see what will come down to us and got me thinking about getting out of health care but I want to stick around for a while depends on the change. Anyhow, I am an LPN and in Edmonton now and have received an interview call today from Glenrose rehap hospital. I don't even remember if I ever applied for the position but here it was. The job is in Brain injury unit and I have no clue about what do prepare for the interview. Of course, I will do my best in doing research about the brain injury unit before the interview but would still greatly appreciate any helpful thoughts and advice from seasoned fellow nurses. There will be a med test as a part of interview and 85% marks is passing score. What kind of meds do nurses deal with in brain injury rehap unit? I am quite familiar with antipsycotics as I've worked in a LTC before but other than that I ain't got a clue for meds part. Any thoughts are appreciated and good luck to other fellow nurses who are in job searching. Thank you again.

[Fiona59]

You have to look at the entire person not just the brain injury.

Diabetes questions are always a favourite. Pain meds, anti-depressants, blood pressure meds. You might want to refresh your knowledge of the differences between the two Diabetes diagnosis.

Behaviour management.

Good Luck. The Glenrose is considered a good place to work. Co-workers and friends have gone there and been very happy with the move.

[Dkim]

Thank you Fiona59,

I remember being asked about those things you mentioned at my job interview with continuing care centre. And it's always followed by few intensive scenario questions. I also remember a question, which I thought it's particularly tricky to answer. "What would you do if you are working on Stat holiday and your shift's almost over and your co worker asks for help, in which situation might put you on overtime?" Grrr!

Thanks again.

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

Depending on the situation, you should help your co-worker and get the overtime, IF there are no other options.

They will likely also ask about how you would handle challenging families/ co-workers, what areas do you need to improve on.

Research some of the common meds that would be administered on that unit.

Good luck!