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What would you do if your shift replacement did not arrive on time or at all?
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How would you handle a patient who complains about everything?
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Tell me about a time in your clinical experience where you didn't just do your job as a nurse but how you went above and beyond normal standards.
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Tell me about yourself.
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Why did you want to become a nurse?
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Can you give an example of your problem-solving ability?
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Give an example of an obstacle or major problem that you had to overcome?
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Have you ever been in a situation where you struggled or had a conflict with another employee?
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How would you deal with a doctor who was rude?
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Tell us about your leadership/management style.
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How would you handle a patient who constantly complains about pain?
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Tell us what your current/former boss would say about you.
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Are you a team player?
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What are your feelings on working nights, weekends, or occasional overtime?
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If we hire you, how long would you plan to work here?
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Describe how you maintain competence (stay current) in the nursing profession.
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What do you find most difficult about being a nurse?
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How would you handle a family who is displeased with your patient's care?
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Describe to us how you perform under pressure.
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Would you consider yourself more of a team player or an individual contributor?
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Discuss your biggest strengths and weaknesses.
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Tell me why you want to work here.
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What motivates you to be a nurse?
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Do you have any questions for us?
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What is critical thinking and give an example of a time you used critical thinking in relation to patient care.
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Recall a difficult situation and describe how you handled it.
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Tell us about a previous mistake and the lessons you learned from it.
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To date, what has been your greatest achievement?
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Tell us why we should hire you.
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1. Do you have any questions for us?
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Ask the interviewer a question or two, whether it pertains to nurse/patient ratios, length of orientation, or educational opportunities. You might appear uninterested if you have no questions