Um... Really?

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Specializes in LTC.

Just left an interview today and thought interview questions were bogus. :uhoh3::uhoh3:

Here are a few examples ( btw- she is making these scenarios up from her head):

Interviewer: " What would you do if a NM ask you to do something that you think is unsafe"?

Me: I would ask for the NM reasoning behind the task and tell him/her my reasoning for not performing the task if it truly will jeopardize the residents or my license.

Interviewer: " I'm not satisfied with that answer, nursing is a learning process no matter how much experience you have"

Me: I totally agree with you.

*** Obviously, in nursing we are constantly learning... I would NEVER not do anything my NM asked me unless it was not safe or legal, I can't believe she assumed that I was not willing to learn, but I guess I will know how to answer that type of question next time.

Another example:

She asked me twice what would I do if a resident fell. I can see asking me once but why twice??? Needless to say she got the same answer.... :uhoh3:

Unfortunately I may decline the job if offered because orientation is scheduled on a school day. I can attend 3/4 days of orientation but since I can't attend the fourth day I can't work there, her words not mine... but its' all good.

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

This is all very bizarre to me... Are you sure you weren't just Punk'D RN style or is this for an NA job (given your reference to school)?

You definitely don't want to work there. If your NM is crazy in the interview then she'll be even worse under an actually stressful scenario/time when you need her/him. Look elsewhere!

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Sounds like she sized you up quickly and acted accordingly. You are no doubt lucky that this is not going to go anywhere.

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Specializes in psych, general, emerg, mash.

bull!! all is not good, I hate that statement! something is wrong with chicky manager. perhaps your gut is telling your something about the place. Obey your gut! Or yea shall suffer a fate worse than death, working in a place you will hate because of poor management.

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Specializes in LTC.
This is all very bizarre to me... Are you sure you weren't just Punk'D RN style or is this for an NA job (given your reference to school)?

You definitely don't want to work there. If your NM is crazy in the interview then she'll be even worse under an actually stressful scenario/time when you need her/him. Look elsewhere!

My same exact thoughts. Here is another scenario she dreamed up:She asked me what would I do if I had a CHF, Diabetic resident with SOB and pitting edema and what orders would I expect to be ordered.

I stated that I would continue to assess and put the resident on oxygen because breathing is a priority and proceed to f/u with doc, I would expect lasix ( possibly IM).

Well I she wasn't happy with that either. She said the doc would probably do a cxr and order po lasix.

Once again, I agreed with her but didn't think I was that far off. :uhoh3:

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So what if your nursing manager had CHF and diabetes, had shortness of breath and pitting edema, and asked you to do something unsafe as she was falling down?

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Specializes in Home Health.

Sounds like the interviewer like to hear herself talk and doesn't listen to anyone.

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

Hahahaha. This lady is just angry that you aren't agreeable. She must have issues. Not to mention I'd be so down with IV/IM lasix as opposed to limp wrist PO-not to mention the patient is having trouble breathing and sticking something down their semi-functioning airway is probably a bad idea.

OMG this is a bad idea. That interview officially told you everything you need to know. Little did they realize it was like you interviewing them. Pass this red flag along to your friends. This is not a place to work for in the future based on management alone. If your leader thinks this way, who is she hiring?

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I am glad that you did not take that position

why make yourself miserable ?

Life is not worth it

Bosses are not meant to be liked per say, but definately respected

It would be hard to respect a person who know that you are in school and will not accomdate for that

Continue your search till you find a position that you feel you belong.. I would recommend doing a little snooping around the floor or ward just to see the feel of the place..

One question and excuse the ignorance.. but what is a NM ?

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Specializes in LTC.
I am glad that you did not take that position

why make yourself miserable ?

Life is not worth it

Bosses are not meant to be liked per say, but definately respected

It would be hard to respect a person who know that you are in school and will not accomdate for that

Continue your search till you find a position that you feel you belong.. I would recommend doing a little snooping around the floor or ward just to see the feel of the place..

One question and excuse the ignorance.. but what is a NM ?

Nurse Manager

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Specializes in ICU/CCU, Med Surg.
Interviewer: " What would you do if a NM ask you to do something that you think is unsafe"?

Me: I would ask for the NM reasoning behind the task and tell him/her my reasoning for not performing the task if it truly will jeopardize the residents or my license.

Interviewer: " I'm not satisfied with that answer, nursing is a learning process no matter how much experience you have"

Whoa. Protect your license by NOT taking this job!

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Specializes in Oncology.

you know what?! it is all good! that was very lame of her, and you will def. find a better employer than that. this is ridiculous what you have to be subjected to just to be employed!! good luck in your search, what is meant best for you will be yours. ugh the nerve!!!

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