What are the common questions during interview applying as Rpn?

theRPN2b · Feb 15, 2018

What kind of ward/area are you being interviewed for,that may vary the questions. But google common nursing interview questions,you will find many and there are many examples of good answers.Also, research the organization before going for your interview because you may be asked what you know about the organization and why you want to work for them

Best of Luck!

lOrna12 · Feb 15, 2018

THank you. Oh I am having interview in a long term care.

vintage_RN, BSN, RN · Feb 18, 2018

They will likely ask questions about prioritization, such as they will give you a scenario and ask you which resident you would respond to first or which task takes priority. Possibly some questions about conflict management...typical interview questions. Good luck!

wheresthecharge · Mar 25, 2018

I know this comment may probably long overdue... but I wrote a post about this on my blog. I update it as I experience interviews for different positions.

Here are some common questions you may get during an interview for a nursing position

1. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?

2. Person walks through the door presenting these signs and symptoms...what do you do (ex. heart attack, stroke, overdose, anaphylaxis, fall, etc.)?

3. Why do you want to work here? What do you know about this facility?

4. What separates you from the other candidates?

5. Summarize your clinical background.

6. How did your education/experiences prepare you for this position?

7. Tell me about yourself.

8. What kind of assessments would you do for someone presenting signs and symptoms of....lab work? diagnostic test? physical assessment?

9. What kind of health teaching would you give someone with a diagnosis of...nutrition? medication? limitations? safety?

10. What do you do when a patient is violent? Procedure? Priorities?

11. How do you prioritize your patients? Explain?

12. Give an example of a time when you managed conflict with a patient or co-worker.

13. What are your career and educational goals?

14. Describe your experience working with our population (ex. immigrants, lgbt, homeless, etc.)?

15. How do you keep up to date with what is happening in your field and with the latest recommendations for practice?

Take into consideration the patient demographic, the healthcare setting and the type of professionals that you will potentially be working with. Remember that every answer should always be explained, never listed.