Psych Nursing Job Interview Advice Sought

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Specializes in Behavioral Health.

Hi all, I am relatively new to these forums, (mainly a lurker) and I am a newly registered nurse.

On Friday I have an interview for an RN position in a psychiatric facility. This is the area of nursing I walked into nursing school wanting to pursue and walking out feeling stronger than ever- particularly after my psych clinical rotation and the encouragement I received there.

My query here is perhaps impossibly general, however, I must ask, what might I expect at this interview? What might be expected of me? How can I best prepare myself .... are there any key words, phrases, concepts that I should have at the ready to insert at any opportunity? Many of my fellow graduates have gone through the interview process for med-surg jobs and can offer guidance there, not a one for psych nursing.

Thanks!

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Specializes in psychiatric ER, Mental Health.

I was asked the normal interview questions. I was also asked about my feelings towards restraints and medications. I guess they were making sure I would be able to deal with those situations. That was mainly the ontly thing different. I was not interviewed by a nurse so there were not too many clinical questions.

Good luck Friday!!!

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Specializes in telemetry, med-surg, home health, psych.

you may be asked why you are interested in working in psych...

Be yourself, honest and you will do fine....interview at mine was not much different than any other interview...

Good luck....

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Specializes in Behavioral Health.

Thank you for the replies! Yes, I suppose speaking genuinely of what IS a genuine interest is a good idea rather than trying to dazzle them with theory.

Now all I need to do is review my med-math to get past the HR person.

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