Registered Nurse Interview (Due ASAP)

Hoosier_RN, MSN · Oct 21, 2015

These assignments generally want a face to face for elaboration, but I'm not real busy ...

1. 17 years

2. LTC

3. 3 years

4. For me, working with the elderly

5. Just did, no particular reason..ex suggested it

6. Non compliant patients who knowingly waste resources.

7. Depends. It's a very individual thing. Tight job market with lowering/stagnant wages. Even for some APRN positions

8. Research. Know what you're getting into, the job market for desired location, reqs for school(s) of choice

roser13, ASN, RN · Oct 21, 2015

How will you ever know for sure that any responders are actually nurses?

ixchel · Oct 21, 2015

OP, You have no way to verify that any response is coming from an actual nurse. Also, I think there would be great benefit to talking face to face with a nurse for these questions. They are great ones that I think will help you to decide if being a nurse really is what you want.

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Oct 21, 2015

Hi, I'm taking an intro nursing course before I apply next year, where we're required to interview a registered nurse to complete our assignment. I would be very grateful if you lovely ladies and gentlemen could assist me. I misinterpreted the assignment and thought any licensed nurse would do, but turns out it was specifically for RN's. Again, I'd be oh so thankful for your time in responding to these questions.
1. How long have you been a registered nurse?
2. In what area of nursing do you currently work?
3. How long have your worked in this area?
4. What are the most rewarding aspects of this job?
5. Why did you choose to become a nurse?
6. What is the most frustrating aspect of your work?
7. Do you recommend nursing as a career? Why or why not?
8. What suggestions do you have for people beginning a career in nursing?

Since your assignment was so specific (RN, not LPN/LVN) you must be able to verify a name and credentials of the person you interviewed....and an anonymous online message board will not allow you to satisfy the requirement. You could (and may very well) receive responses from someone whose sister is a nurse...and that person will feel qualified to answer your questions. You might get a nursing student. Or a hairdresser who moonlights as a home health aide, so figures that's close enough.

Call a local hospital, ask for the nurse recruiter or HR, and ask if he/she can put you in contact with an RN; offer a cup of coffee after the shift ends and you'll have plenty of takers :)

Good luck in your assignment!

klone, MSN, RN · Oct 21, 2015

These assignments generally want a face to face for elaboration, but I'm not real busy ...
1. 17 years
2. LTC
3. 3 years
4. For me, working with the elderly
5. Just did, no particular reason..ex suggested it
6. Non compliant patients who knowingly waste resources.
7. Depends. It's a very individual thing. Tight job market with lowering/stagnant wages. Even for some APRN positions
8. Research. Know what you're getting into, the job market for desired location, reqs for school(s) of choice

Ugh, why??

seasidesoul · Oct 21, 2015

I was recently a student myself, and I can tell you firsthand that I truly benefited from having face to face discussions with nurses! Think about it - you can see their expressions and maybe your conversation will go in a different direction based on their answers. Plus, you may even make a connection for a future job!

I've only been a working nurse for 2 months, but I would be happy to help a student with an interview - face to face, of course.

FutureJoy · Oct 21, 2015

I'm a transfer student, so I tried getting in contact with the local hospital but wasn't successful getting feedback. I don't know anyone here being new in town and my contacts are limited. There was no discrepancy in how I acquired my information so this was my last resort.

Also I'm completely certain nursing is what I desire to do. I'm taking this course as a filler to supplement my reqs of credits that must be completed at school until my application is approved. I suppose I was leaning on good faith that someone could emphasize being in a pinch once upon a time and lend me their conviction. I didn't consider those living vicariously in a facade with no true purpose. All the same, I'm having to write this paper over and it's due today so I wanted to maintain the credibility. Not having to fudge around with my initial mistake. Thank you again for your responses.

Farawyn · Oct 21, 2015

You learn from your mistakes. Good luck.

FutureJoy · Oct 21, 2015

If you have no interest in assisting me then why give commentary? Are people typically this facetious here because of the lack of tangible report?

Coffee Nurse, BSN, RN · Oct 21, 2015

Because this is a public Internet forum, not a vending machine of answers. We are giving you what we see as appropriate assistance, in encouraging you to follow the spirit of the assignment (which is meant to get you to converse and network in person).

Ruby Vee, BSN · Oct 21, 2015

If you have no interest in assisting me then why give commentary? Are people typically this facetious here because of the lack of tangible report?

WHOA! Way to get off on the wrong foot.

You should be doing your homework. There are any number of resources available to you -- call a hospital, an outpatient clinic, a nursing home or a school and ask to speak to a nurse. Describe your assignment and ask if them mind meeting with you. You should not be "interviewing" anonymous people on a nursing website.

Nor should you be this snarky.