21⟩ Tell me have you ever had to deal with accusations of negligence or malpractice? How did you handle it?
I remain calm and escort the family member outside and then ask the family member what the problem is.
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82 Nurse Questions And Answers
22⟩ Priorities often change suddenly throughout the day. If you are asked to quickly do another task while you are in the middle of something, how do you respond?
Well I realize this situation comes up every day in Nursing and will quickly complete the task asked to do. It would not bother me, nor would it affect my mood.
23⟩ Tell me how do you prioritize when multiple patients and procedures demand your attention at once?
The healthcare world is constantly evolving environment. Early in my nursing career I learned how a patients status can quickly change and therefore priorities change. Because I have had a lot of clinical experience, I am able to remain calm in emergent situations and adapt to high stress situations.
24⟩ Tell me are you specialized in a particular area, i.e. neo-natal, pediatric, geriatric, or women's health?
As a graduate nurse, I am yet to work in a specialty area. However, I have had a placement at a neurosurgical ward.
25⟩ Do you like working in a team as Nurse?
es I do. Nursing requires a team effort and I do my best to make a significant contribution to my team. An example of this is just last week I stayed past my regular shift to assist the nursing team that was understaffed for their shift.
26⟩ Tell me why should I hire you as Nurse?
You should hire me because I have 4 years of experience in nursing that equips me with the ability to handle critical cases with utmost patience. I can be an asset for your health care centre and strength in times of weakness. I will do my best to bring innovation in nursing that can improve health care outcomes.
27⟩ Explain me a challenging problem you faced during one of your clinical rotations. How did you deal with it?
One time I had a patient who came in as a stroke alert she was coherent, however her boyfriend who came with her did not appreciate how many people came in did what they had to do and then leave. So i went over and explained everything that happened. What was going to happen to difuse the situation.
28⟩ Explain a recent issue you had with a doctor or co-worker's decision. How did you handle it?
Recently a nurse that covers half of the night shifts in the operating room resigned. Without discussion, our managers announced at morning telling us to fill the call and working hours. I understand how important it is to have the OR covered so as a team we all covered the shifts and made sacrifices, but as a system that runs on a Shared Government as a team we would have appreciated a discussion about how the call was going to be taken.
29⟩ Tell me why do you want to work for this company as Nurse?
Emphasise the positive reasons why you want to join the company, and avoid mentioning aspects such as more money or shorter hours.
30⟩ Tell me what interests you most about this job?
To answer this question properly you need to fully understand the job description. Make sure you ask plenty of questions, then you should be able to respond with some specific explanations that show your enthusiasm. Some good responses include: challenging, exciting, scope for learning and developing, teamwork etc. This question can also be used so that you can gather more information from the interviewer regarding the role and the company’s expectations.
31⟩ Explain me when you had a conflict at work and how you resolved it?
Examples ready, one of conflict with your boss, one with a co-worker, one with a customer/patient. Segue if needed (“While I haven’t had that particular experience, I have had….”). Then give them a similar example that shows your ability to communicate with others and come to a working agreement. They will go with it.
Healthcare facilities prefer to hire people who work well with others, have good social skills, get along well with patients and visitors, and can pull together as a team for the sake of patient care.
To tell your example, follow this helpful formula:
☛ Conflict resolution skills. Describe the situation
☛ Identify the challenges you encountered
☛ Explain the action steps you took
☛ Share the outcome
☛ Summarize what you learned and will apply moving forward
32⟩ Why are you leaving your current job as Nurse?
My previous job taught me so many things and developed necessary qualities required to be a proficient nurse. But now, there is no room for growth, and I am looking forward for new challenges to thrive in nursing.
33⟩ Tell me what is the one thing that you have done as a student nurse that has changed the course for a patient?
Assisting during her first major operation. Did my best to eased her fear and anxiety.
34⟩ Explain me your typical relationship with physicians you work with?
I have continuously worked in a multi-disciplinary environment with physicians, social workers, and nurse aides. It is important to maintain a strong relationship with physicians because they also work closely with patients. Especially when advocating for a patient it is important to have a relationship with physicians who respect you.
35⟩ What are your greatest strengths as Nurse?
Hard worker, willing to learn, compassionate which helps when working with patients who are having a crises.
36⟩ Why do you want to be a nurse?
Healthcare employers prefer to hire nurses who are motivated by intangible ideals, not concrete realities such as money. Even if a good salary is one of your primary motivations, do not mention money as a reason.
It’s good to provide a short story or example here. Stories are remembered. “I’ve always been a helper. I get a lot of satisfaction out of making people comfortable. When there’s a need, I see it and act on it. It’s just a small example, but I’m always the one to open the door for a person in a wheelchair, or who is using a walker.”
37⟩ General Nursing Job Interview Questions
☛ Tell us why you decided to opt for a career in nursing.
☛ What do you think are the most important skills of a nurse?
☛ What do you think will be the main challenges for the role advertised?
☛ How do you manage your workload and prioritise tasks?
☛ How do you keep up to date with new developments in nursing?
☛ Can you give us an example when you have had to give bad news?
☛ Please give an example of a time when you have had to deal with conflicting priorities?
☛ Can you give an example when you have gone the extra mile for a patient in your care?
☛ What is your biggest career achievement to date?
☛ How would you describe your role within a team environment?
☛ How would you deal with a situation involving an irate family member or patient?
☛ Tell us about a time when you have had to lead or manage a team.
☛ An initiative is important in nursing, tell us about a time when you’ve had to use your own initiative to get something done.
☛ What would you say are your weaknesses?
☛ What type of technology are you familiar with using in the ward environment?
38⟩ Tell us me about your education?
I am well educated. My education makes me comfortable to the work i am facing. I am a good listener, good student. I learned a lot of things about nursing. that Nursing is a broad profession. There's a lot of specific task that a Nurse can do depends on what they specialty they are getting.
39⟩ Explain me how have you responded when your supervisor asked you to work an additional shift to fill vacancies?
I try my best to help out the team in whatever way I can. Unless I have a plane ticket out of town I think its important to fill vacancies where needed. I am very flexible with my schedule and can move most things around.
40⟩ Tell me how would you describe your communication style?
The prior nurse forgot to inform me about a patients condition. We reviewed the miss communication the following day.
