Nurse

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Interview question list updated: September 19, 2024

Start with these three questions to get going:

Tell me about a situation where you had to work as part of a team to provide exceptional patient care. What challenges did you face and how did you address them?

Can you provide an example of a time when you went above and beyond your regular duties to help a patient or their family? Source

Describe an instance when you had to make a quick decision in an emergency. What was the outcome and what did you learn from it?

Complete the next five questions to be well prepared:

Have you ever faced a conflict with a coworker in the workplace? How did you resolve it to maintain a positive working environment?

Can you describe a situation where you had to educate a patient or their family about a medical condition or procedure? How did you ensure they understood the information? Source

Tell me about a time when you had to adapt quickly to a sudden change in a patient's condition. What steps did you take to manage the situation?

Can you share an experience where you identified a problem in patient care and took initiative to address it? What was the result?

Describe a situation where you had to prioritize multiple tasks and demands on your time. How did you manage your workload and ensure patient care was not compromised? Source

Tackle these remaining questions for thorough preparation:

Tell me about a time when you received feedback from a patient or supervisor that allowed you to improve your nursing practice. How did you implement the changes?

Tell me about a time when you had to communicate complex medical information to a patient or their family. How did you ensure they understood? Source

Can you provide an example of a challenging ethical dilemma you faced in your nursing career? How did you resolve it?

Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. What role did you play and what was the result?

Can you recount an instance where you identified a risk to patient safety and how you addressed it?

Tell me about a time when you received constructive feedback from a colleague or supervisor. How did you respond and what changes, if any, did you implement?

Describe an experience where you had to adapt to a sudden change in a patient's condition. How did you manage it?

Recall a specific instance when you had to advocate for a patient’s needs. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?

Can you share an example of a successful patient care plan you developed? What steps did you take to ensure its effectiveness?

Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond to provide exceptional care to a patient. What motivated you to do so and what was the result? Source

Can you describe a time when you had to handle a difficult patient? What steps did you take to ensure their care while managing the situation effectively? Source

Can you describe a time when you had to handle a high-stress situation while caring for a patient? What was the outcome? Source

Describe how do you respond when people ask for your personal diagnosis outside of a clinical setting. Source

If you saw someone administering improper medicine, or otherwise performing malpractice or negligence, what would you do? Source

Tell me about your working relationships with other nurses and doctors. Source

Describe a time when you were under a great deal of pressure. How did you handle the situation, and what were the results? Source