What did the interviewer ask you?

Finallydidit · Dec 13, 2009

I work in LTC, as an LPN, was hired on the spot.

I was asked 5 questions.. Said they asked them to everyone they interview no right or wrong answers.

1. Why did I become a nurse

2. Describe a time when I felt that I made a difference

3. What would I do if I caught or found out about a co-worker abusing a patient, or stealing meds

4. Describe a time when I had been confronted by a patient or family member, a

and how did I react to it, and if I hadn't been how do I think I would handle it

5.Why do I want to work with the elderly

DLS_PMHNP, MSN, RN, NP · Dec 13, 2009

1. Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a co-worker/fellow student, etc, and what was the outcome?

2. Why do you want to work for ABC hospital?

3. What will your references tell me about you?

4. Name a time (during nursing school) or otherwise when you felt 'standed' and how did you respond?

5. Tell me about a time when u went the extra mile for a pt/pt's family member?

6. Why do you want to work in (peds, med/surg, etc)?

7. How do you stand out among the other applicants?

8. Name a time you were faced with an ethical dilemma?

9. How do you spend your free time?

coneartist · Dec 17, 2009

I've only been to one interview last Tuesday - lol - I can't remember everything but I was asked:

What would you do if you were on a night shift and two nurses phoned in sick at the last minute?

How do you balance your home and work life/manage stress?

Various scenario based questions eg, interpreting data (on the spot - very tricky!) and post-op complications like "if someone's sats go down after a thyroidectomy, what would you be looking for and what would you do?"

The questions seemed to get harder and harder if I recall.

GoldenFire · Jan 25, 2010

yikes! interpreting data?! *freaking out* LOL I mean, yes I learned a lot in school and I do remember it....but I've always been horrible with oral question-answer types ever since I was little. I'll know the answer, and I can write it down...better yet, I can actually do the task and interpret it to make appropriate decisions... but if you ASK me the answer... oh boy.

I graduate this may...and now I'm gettin nervous.... any tips?? :confused:

prinsessa · Jan 25, 2010

I posted some interview questions about a week ago. The post should be a little further down. Some interviews seem like interrogations and some seem a little more relaxed. Good luck!

MJB2010 · Jan 25, 2010

Thank you for posting this thread, super helpful!

twentytenRN · Feb 1, 2010

Here are some sample questions:

Tell me about yourself. (keep it short and relevant)

Why did you leave your last job?

When did you know you wanted to be a nurse?

Why did you chose to specialize in (insert specialty area)?

What are your strongest skills? (back up answers with specific examples)

How would you describe yourself? How would a preceptor or colleague describe you?

Tell me about the most difficult clinical experience you've faced and how you handled it.

What do you consider the most important qualities a nurse needs to do this job successfully?

What did you like best/least in your clinical experiences?

How did you motivate a resistant patient to comply with your instructions?

What are your strengths/weaknesses?

Why are you interested in working for us?

What gives you the most satisfaction as a nurse? Why?

Where do you see yourself in five years? (you may wish to answer this in terms of skills acquired)

What two or three things are most important to you in your job?

What are some characteristics of the best nurse that you know?

What do you think is the most significant problem in health care today?

What do you see as the major issues facing us in the future?

What do you enjoy doing when you're not working?

How do you relieve stress?

What would you do if.......... (sites clinical situation; here the interviewer is looking for your judgement and maturity in handling complex situations)

Describe to me the best/worst supervisor you ever had.

What are your salary requirements?

Why should we hire you? (be ready for this one. Even if it's not asked directly, the answer to this should be thread throughout all your responses)

Do you have any questions for me? (you should always have 2-3 questions lined up)

barlowjb · Feb 1, 2010

Why should we hire you?

Orange Tree · Feb 2, 2010

Hi everyone! I'm gonna have an interview on MOnday and I'm sure that many (new) nurses are also about to go through the same thing. So I had an idea about compiling interview questions so we can practice on them. Please list questions asked of you on your interviews. Thanks!

I pretty much got asked all of the questions above....and I wondered if there was an evening gown competition coming up afterwards.