Upcoming extern interview for a neuro floor.

[nursepeaches]

Hello all! I am a nursing student entering my 4th semester. I applied for an extern position at my favorite hospital and just found out that I passed the first round of interviews. I now have a final interview on the neuroscience unit which was my first choice!! I am very excited and nervous. I do not want to blow this opportunity as neuro is my favorite subject and I want so much to work as a neuro nurse one day. Does anyone have any tips for my interview such as what type of information I should be familiar with, or what type of questions they may ask? What would you look for in an extern on your floor?

Thank you in advance!

[icuRNmaggie, BSN, RN]

What is your background.

Tell us about yourself.

How did you become interested in a nursing career.

How do you handle stress.

What has been your favorite clinical experience so far.

What kind of patients do you find most rewarding.

Any customer service background is good. Tell us about a difficult customer and how you handled the situation.

" I was efficient and can multitask and get things done with a sense of urgency."

How do you define teamwork.

What are your strengths

what are your weaknesses

What would you do if you made a medication error.

What would you do if you were asked to do something unethical?

Where do you see yourself in five years. (I want to be a certified neuro nurse and SCRN, work in research etc.)

What is it that appeals to you about neuro nursing. It is okay to disclose something about a friend or family member if you have something that you would like to share.

Read their mission statement. Look up their strategic plan and Leapfrog score. Refer to some part of these items briefly, when they ask why you applied to their facility.

Smile, thank them say it was very nice to meet all of you.

The questions will be simplistic.