New Grad Job Interview

[kdvanderhoek]

Hey there,

I am interviewing for a new grad position. I was wondering if anyone could give me any idea of what types of questions might be asked during this interview and tips for a successful interview.

Thank You!

[JoblessRN]

there is a good forum posted on this (sorry, i didn't try to find it yet....i just replied right away).

some of the typical things might be:

1.) tell me why you went into nursing or tell me about yourself.

2.) tell me about a time when you used critical thinking skills.

3.) how do you feel about health care and customer service?

4.) what was your best/least favorite moment in nursing school?

5.) what would you do if a physician was yelling at you?

6.) what would you do if a co-worker was not being honest?

7.) what are your strengths and weaknesses?

8.) how would you handle a really upset patient?

9.) how do you feel the workflow will be like in _____ (insert unit interviewing for)?

they also (depending on the unit you are applying for) might give you clinical scenarios and ask you what you would do.

that's all i can think of right now. good luck!

[sofy484]

This website has great resources, click on interview guide, practice all the questions.

http://www.nursing.jhu.edu/resources/career/center/resources/

[tachybradyRN]

I always got the same three or so...

1. Tell me about the most difficult decision you've had to make in your life.

2. Tell me about a time when you provided superior "customer service" [since this is technically a customer service business]

3. Tell me about your most difficult patient-- i.e., sickest, most things going on.. how did you assess/treat them?

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

Today I had an interview and he asked me this:

There is a GNA/CNA that have 20 years of experience and is bullying you because you are the "new nurse" how would you handle it ?