Practice interview questions

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.