Practice interview questions

[Starrnurse17]

The position I currently work in, I didn't have to interview for as a nurse. I already worked as a CNA and they just transitioned me but now I'm trying to go somewhere new and wanting to practice interview questions that nurses get. So can you please list questions you have be asked?

[Jasonat6034, BSN, RN]

When I am preparing for an interview I research a number of questions and write out answers. Below are the questions I gathered from all over the internet that I used to study. This help me feel super confident during my interview, and I was ultimately offered a position. Although I studied all the questions listed below, I marked the ones that I was actually asked in the interview with an (*). I hope this helps. Good luck!!

Be able to discuss all previous work experiences.

*Tell me about yourself.

Tell me what you know about this particular specialty/unit.

*What interests you about this facility.

Tell me about a time where you showed integrity.

What are your strengths/weaknesses?

*How would your previous employers describe you?

*Tell me about a time where you felt overwhelmed or under a great deal of pressure.

Why should we hire you?

*What personality traits do you have that make you a great nurse?

*How do you handle a difficult patient?

Tell me about a time when you had a problem with a coworker. What happened and how did you handle it.?

*Tell about a specific time where you did a good job as a nurse

A patient is visibly upset and wants to talk to you, but you are busy with other patients. What do you do?

What would you do first if a patient is aggressive?

Tell me about a time you failed at something. What was it and how did it turn out?

*Tell me about a time where you went above and beyond for a patient.

What has been your biggest challenge.