Interview Questions Flashcards
Tell me about yourself
Name. Unique journey. Work as a team in a high stress environment, patient advocacy, med pass, HIPPA, professional boundaries. Apply what I’ve learned and grow.
Strengths and weaknesses
Chameleon (adaptability, quick learner, culturally competent) mindful or willing to learn how I can be respectful
Weakness: too hard on myself. Especially as a new grad, I feel like I’m expected to know everything. And as much as I hate to make mistakes, as long as they don’t harm the patient, I can make them and learn to be more competent, confident and efficient
What qualities do you need to be a correctional nurse
It’s a balance of patient boundaries, patient advocacy, safety and security of yourself, your surroundings and your patient.
A time you made a mistake and how you fixed it
Sim lab. Contact precautions. Always gown up.
Challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
Placing IVs. Understanding and trusting that I have a team of people with me. Fellow nurse, charge, VAT team
Time you showed compassion
Mr. Anderson
How would you make a patient feel more comfortable
From experiences of being in the hospital environment, understanding it’s a scary time to be there. Asking preferences; making sure they’re take. Care of looked after. Communicate openly.
Empathy, communication, patient-centered care.
Do you see this as a long term career solution
Although I don’t have experience here, after the research that i have done. A lot of other nurses have chosen this as a long term career solution comparable to a hospital; I’d have to find out for myself, but I feel confident in my adaptability to be a working part of the team
5-year plan.
Charge nurse, mentorship, possibly CRNA.
Field outside nursing.
Graphic design background, realized passion for nursing.
How do you relax?
Gaming, gym, socializing.
People person?
Yes, calm energy, patient interactions.
Rating system for units chosen.
Work under structure or freedom?
Balance, feedback, autonomy.
Natural leader?
Democratic/servant style, teamwork focus.
Why correctional nursing?
Unique challenge, patient advocacy, security.
Good fit for facility?
Adaptability, professional boundaries, teamwork.
Hardest part of correctional nursing?
Unknowns, patient population, security balance.
Viral outbreak experience?
Rehab facility, isolation, safety measures.
Manipulative patients?
Boundaries, consistency, safety.
Supervisor recommendation?
Yes, strong recommendation.
Aggressive patient experience
De-escalation, security, mental health awareness.
Proudest nursing accomplishment?
NCLEX pass, strong student presence.
Strongest nursing asset?
Adaptability, continuous learning.
6 rights of medication.
Patient, med, dose, route, time, documentation.