Published Aug 8, 2013
tara.laframboise
2 Posts
Hello All,
Was hoping for a little bit of advice/examples. I have an interview with PCH for a PRN position and am really hoping for some advice for the interview.
Thanks.
PhoenixRN85024
11 Posts
Got this from a post on this site
First, google the institution. Know something about them.................mission statements, specialities, Magnet status, awards, etc. Then consider some of these questions:
1. Discuss your most difficult patient. What made them difficult and what did you do about.
2. Discuss your most memorable patients.
3. Did you ever go above and beyond for a patient.
4. Be able to discuss delegation and the importance of effective communication.
5. Where do you see yourself in five years.
6. What makes someone a caring person?
Here are some standard nursing interview questions
https://allnurses.com/medical-surgical-nursing/new-grad-needs-269959.htmlinterview Questions:
Tell me about yourself
Why did you become a nurse?
How many years of experience do you have?
Where did you get your training?
What certifications do you have?
How long has it been since you worked in (ER, OR, ICU or your particular speciality area?
What are your strengths?
What is your greatest weakness?
How do you handle stress?
Why did you choose (ER, OR, ICU, LTC, FNP, or other specialty area of nursing)?
What do you like to do in your free time?
What do you know about our hospital?
What do you know about our community?
Why would you like to work for us?
Describe your perfect job.
What is most important to you in a job?
What would you like to be doing in five years?
Have you ever been fired or asked to resign?
Would you have any concerns if we did a background check on you?
What would we find if we did a background check?
Why did you leave your last job?
What have you been doing since you’ve been out of work?
Are you prepared to relocate?
What kind of recommendations will you get from previous employers?
Describe your relationship with your last three managers or administrators.
What qualities do you admire most in people?
What kind of managers do you like the most? The least? Why?
Tell me about a time in which you had to handle an irate physician, co-worker, or patient. How did you handle it and what were the results.
What are your most important career accomplishments?
Describe a difficult decision you’ve made and the process you went through to reach that decision.
Why should I hire you?
What can you offer us that someone else can’t?
How long would you stay if we offered you this postion?
What nursing organizations do you belong to?
What journals do you read?
How do you stay current in your practice?