i am a student nurse and need interview questions answered by a geriatric nurse!!!

CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN · Oct 22, 2009

hi everyone i am a student nurse in my 4th quarter and i have some questions i need answered for an interview like presentation, so if you wouldn't mind answering these i'd be forever greatful!! thank-you!!
1. why geriatric nursing is important to you personally? simple answer....we are all going to get old and i would like a nurse like me taking care of me or my loved one. the are a special part of our population that deserve good care.
2.where the student would most likely be able to obtain this type of position? ltc, assisted living centers, day care centers
3. what is the expected education requirements needed to obtain/secure this type of position? the bulk of the nurses are lpns, then come rns. you don't need a 4 yr degree.
4.what are the specific job qualifications? willingness to work as a nurse, be a team player, able to adapt and juggle. asssessment skills, time management..
5.what are the salary expectations? that is going to vary in different areas. in my area it is on the same level as acute care and some places will pay more.
6.how does the nurse function as part of a nursing team? well, they are the team leader. for the most part, the rn will be supervising the lpns and cnas. the lpn can supervise the cnas. they interact with the families, pts, doctors and other health care team.
7.name 3 things that you think are the best part of the job... job security (alway have a job), family type of atmosphere..you get to know your residents, and there is always something new to learn.
8. what kind of problems do you run into in geriatric nursing?

short staffing, high turnover due to job stress.

blondietiya · Oct 22, 2009

Thank you so very much for answering my questions!!!! I am sure my interview will go great with the answers you have given me!!!

again, Thank you!!! :yeah:

ellakate · Oct 22, 2009

1. why geriatric nursing is important to you personally?

(because i am going to be there very soon. ) i believe that it is important to provide dignity and good health care for people who have spent years contributing to society.

2.where the student would most likely be able to obtain this type of position?

(any where. everyone is getting older. ) any licensed facility that provides excellent care. also, there are providers who specialize in care of geriatric patients. if you have the opportunity to choose a class project, look into some aspect of geriatric nursing that interests you.

3. what is the expected education requirements needed to obtain/secure this type of position?

licensure to support credentials: cna, lpn, rn.

4.what are the specific job qualifications?

willingness to learn. patience. kindness. sound knowledge base.

5.what are the salary expectations?

varies within geographic location.

6.how does the nurse function as part of a nursing team?

the nurse assesses the patient's response to therapies: wound care, medication, physical, speech, etc. for me, it is important to advocate on behalf of the patient to keep them safe in a home environment.

we all have our roles. together we provide input to help our elderly attain the highest level of personal independence. we all assess the patient's ability to improve.

7.name 3 things that you think are the best part of the job...

getting a catheter in on the first try

being appreciated for kindness

keeping people independent, when appropriate

8. what kind of problems do you run into in geriatric nursing?

bureaucracy

elderly caregivers, siblings, children