New Nurse? How to Ace the NURSE INTERVIEW!!!
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
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Hello to my New Nurses... and maybe more experienced ones preparing for their NURSING INTERVIEW!
In my career spanning half a decade, I have both been the interviewee and interviewer!
And I can certainly give you a few nurse interview tips :)
First of all, being prepared for the nursing interview is key... but how do you prepare??
The first thing that you need to do is get comfortable talking about yourself. Which is harder than it sounds, especially with a strangers face staring back at you.
However, if you know this ahead of time, you can prepare a monologe that will show that you are confident and will be a competent nurse!
the nurse interview questions are usually really really hard, with tons of open end questions and also questions that make you talk about your weaknesses. You need to be honest here, talking about your failures sounds like you are saying that you are weak... but you have to focus on the valuable lesion learned and how you will improve yourself in the future!!
Nursing interview, I believe you will literally bomb if you do not prepare in at least one way or another...
Please watch the video and I give several examples of how you can prepare for your nurse interview!!
Also, keep in mind that practice makes perfect... it 's a good idea to apply like crazy to every single job that is being offered as your first nursing interview can be more of a learning experience!
I shared this information and more in my latest book called: New Nurse? How to Get, Keep and LOVE Your First Nursing Job. It is available on Amazon.com and you can see the link below :)
I love you guys!!
You can email me anytime at Caroline@EmpoweRN.com
Here is the link for the book:
www.amazon.com/New-Nurse-Keep-...
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When answering the question of upset customers/patients, always remember LAST! Listen, Apologise, Solve, Thank. It’s a really easy way to remember the step by steps. Listen to the complaint/issue, Apologise that this has happened, Solve the issue, Thank the customer/patient for bringing this to your attention. I use it almost everyday and it’s never failed me. Hope this wee tip helps!
Thank you for this nugget.
Hey are you a nurse too?
I am one of the owners of OC Hospice here in Orange County and I just wanted to offer a little advice in regards to interviewing as a nurse.. be yourself, be genuine, yes it is important to know about my organization, people in Management interviewing you will appreciate it..but most of all show that you are in this industry because you truly care about patients and families. At the end of the day, stick to the basics, be yourself and show that you care and are willing to learn... its not brain surgery....God Bless. Good Luck to all of you!
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thank you for your post. I am a current nursing student and have little to no experience in medical field as can or anything like that. How would you say that would impact getting hired or not? I have been a stay at home mom of 3 for the past few years and was focused on that and school.
Great help. Thanksss
I commented awhile back about how great your videos were for my upcoming interviews. Well....I had a total of 4 interviews and got THREE job offers this past Friday. I accepted a PCU position and I'm very excited. They were the best interviews I ever had, I give you many thanks!
Good Luck Ariel!!
Are you still a pcu nurse? Pcu is rough
@@jbb729 I did 5 years there!! Very tough but I learned SO much.
I landed an L&D position after watching your video, thanks to you!
I LOVE your answer to the question "Why should be hire you?" they'll never forget that answer. And it's a humble answer as well. I love it!!!
+Snap Quartimon
Glad you like it.
thanks for letting me know.
-xoxo
I had my interview December 4, 2014. I gotta tell you, I'm so thankful for this video! I watched it many times just to get all the ideas shared settled in to my mind. This triggered many things, experiences, etc, that helped me answer the interview questions. I got the job! So whoever reads this, watch it and benefit from this video! It helped me relax and focus before, during, and after the interview. God bless!
If you want a nursing job... show it during the interview. Be flexible. Understand that you have to work holidays, weekends, overtime, if a nurse doesn't report to work that you have to stay over. Let the interviewer understand that you are aware of this. If you show responsibility and flexibility, it definitely helps.
missmya3972 be a good time to do
UPDATE: Caroline I want to thank you very much for your support, advice, and best wishes towards me. Thanks to your video, I prepared myself as best as I could and was hired at a very prestigious hospital. The interview was actually 4 interviews in one day back to back by 4 different people 30 minutes each. (I didn't know!) A majority were "Give me an example" "Tell me a time when....." And I also used EVERYTHING you said in this video. You're a wonderful person and belong in nursing! THANKS!
I've been a nurse for 21 years and now once again a new grad family nurse practitioner trying to find a job. I think your videos are great! I wish I'd seen them 20 years ago. Thanks for all your hard work.
Great vid! I watch this twice before my 1st nursing interview today and I pretty much got a call back 30 minutes after I left the hospital offering me the position!
Jessica L Hi Jessica!! Wow! That is awesome!! 30 minutes!!
Congratulations!! I really hope you enjoy your new job & life as a nurse ;)
Keep in touch & let me know if you ever have a video request!!
xoxo!!
- Caroline
This advice is top notch. Your communication is so clear and well thought out. You know some really good answers to interview questions that I would have never even thought of. In my past interviews unrelated to nursing I thought people just went in and answered from the top of their heads. Actually studying possible things they might ask me and planning what I'm going to say would help tremendously. Thanks EmpoweRN!
This video helped me so much, especially in adding that extra “oomf” to my answers during the interview. I was made an offer in the Nurse residency at the #1 hospital in the city I live in the OR! Thank you!!!
Dear Caroline! Thank you so much for this help through your video! It was extremely helpful and really prepared me for my first interview at hospital, as i was so nervous, i saw this video 3 to 4 times and made notes out of it.... and guess what i got in. I am so happy that I saw this video before interview. thank you.
thanks
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO - I just had my first RN interview and accepted the offer given to me immediately after. I must've watched your video over and over a long with some others but I actually closed with your suggested closing. IT WAS GREAT! TY again :)
I have to come back to this video and thank you. One year ago, I remember using this video to prepare for nursing interviews. I aced my first interview and was hired shortly after. I used this and googled various questions. I typed my answers out and rehearsed in front of the mirror and with my friends. It worked, I felt so much more confident and prepared for my interviews and could tell I impressed the interviewees. I also made sure to leave a thank you note afterwards with their names so that they remembered me. Thanks again!
Got my first EVER interview as a nurse tomorrow, just wanted to thank you for this video!
Ahh omg thank you. That question "why should we hire you over other applicants" friggen gets me every time. I love you right now!
+emmakiwi
You're welcome and Thanks for letting me know you love the video.
It means so much.
-xoxo
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I am so happy I came across this video after 3 interviews and rejections I was feeling down and just about ready to quit pursuing my dreams of nailing a job in pediatrics but with your help and tips I nailed my 4th interview!! Thanks for making this it was really helpful!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! This interview was awesome and helpful. I nailed both of my interviews. I accepted a position at Johns Hopkins. Thanks
Hi Jamie!
So nice to hear from you!
Thanks so much for letting me know that this video helped you!
And congratulations on your new job!!!
Really looking forward to hearing from you again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Are you still at Hopkins?
This video is awesome! I am an experienced nurse but had to take a year off for my daughter who has some medical issues. Anyway, I applied to a few places and got called for an interview. I quickly realized that though I have always gotten hired, I am extremely nervous! It's been 2+ years since my last interview. But this video reminded me of a lot of the things I used to do to get the job. Thanks so much for this, I feel confident again! 😁😘
Ok you are the best!!! I took all of your advice before two interviews and got both offers!!
Yay!! Congrats!! :)
1389francy x
Thank you so so much Caroline for this video!! My friend recommended this video before my first big girl interview. I had the phone interview with HR first. I wrote down some possible questions they might ask. After I watched this video, I added much more and I practiced once. I certainly did well on it because the HR immediately scheduled me for the second interview with the ED manager after almost 40 minutes talk with me. Before my second interview, I watched your video a few more times, which seriously made me so confident and calm. I especially love your idea about taking time to think before answer questions. I totally did that during my second interview.
And I just got the ED job offer two days ago. Huge thanks to you!!
You are so great!
Ava Zhong That's awesome! Congratulations! thank you for sharing your story.. I appreciate it a lot. It makes me feel awesome too :) keep in touch.. xoxo!!
This video is helpful. I just passed my CNA state test. I close up with fear when being interview. My last few jobs I didn't really have an interview. Of course they were dead end jobs. I would like to have more education. work on my way up to LPN. I really care about taking care of sick people. It's about listening, communication, watching body language people don't always like to complain. or admit to being to being sick. For example when I was doing clinicals. I answered call light to gentleman whom said he was hungray. I explained to him snacks would be past in about ten minutes, and ask if he could wait. He explained that he always got dry sandwich. That he would like mayo for his sandwich. I told him that I would see what I could do. I let his aid know because I would leave when snacks where past. She stated that dietary don't send mayo. I ask why she stated I guess it might spoil. So I walked down to dietary and told them that the gentleman would like mayo for his sandwich. Dietary Aid said I wondered why he ask for sandwich but never ate it. The next evening I saw he got mayo with his sandwich. That evening about the same time his light came on. I answered he stated he wanted to thank the student that got him mayo for his sandwich, then he looked at me and said it was you I said yes. You are welcome. I followed up with his Aid and dietary aid. To make sure he got his mayo. Had I not watched your video I would not have thought about the gentleman and the mayo. How that could be important for a job interview. Thank you.
Thank you again,
Macel Given CNA
Thank you so much again for all of your advice! I have my first interview tomorrow!!! I'm a little nervous, but I'm following your advice and I have been researching and prepping all day. Wish me luck!
Hi Alex!
I wish you the best of luck!
Really glad to hear that the videos have helped you!
Also remember, to stay calm, smile & be yourself :)
Your going to do great!
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
I watched your video again the night before an important interview...and I remembered to close like you said. The interviewer seemed really pleased and impressed. I think it went really well. Thanks so much!
Hi Mercedes!
Thank you so much for letting me know!!
I really hope that things go well & that you get the job you wanted!!
Keep in touch & let me know if you need anything else!!
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Great advice! This advice will probably follow me the rest of my life. I'm only just beginning nursing school but this has definitely helped me prepare for the future. Thank you so much!
all your advices have helped me successfully pass my interview at a long term care on monday!! tomorrow i'm having a more difficult one..on the med/surg unit in a hospital... and i hope to do the same !! *HUGS*..and HUGE THANKS
+Catherine Bui
Hi Catherine!
How did your interview go on the med/surg unit?
I'm sure you did great!
Thanks for letting me know the tips in this video helped.
It means a lot.
Can't wait to hear from you again soon.
-xoxo
Every single time I interview I'm here watching this video! Thanks for keeping it up!
thank you so much for the video! I used your tips in my interview and they worked like a charm. there were about 30 grad nurses interviewing and they only had 5 positions, thanks to your video I was super prepared and only mildly stressed lol. I got the job before I even graduated! I showed your video to my clinical group during our interview prep day and they all loved it. thanks for all your helpful videos they really helped with studying I ended up with a 4.0!
tasha student nurse Wow really? Ohh that's a really really good news. I'm glad you nailed it!!! You're awesome! Thank you very much for letting me know. It's always a joy reading shared experiences and having to know the videos helped in some ways. Can't wait to see you here once again. -xoxo
Im halfway through your video and can I just say I LOVE YOU. Thank you for taking the time to create this video. you brought up a lot of good helpful talking points and great ways to sell yourself. I am a good interviewee but I have had two interviews where I didn't get the job and it's knocked my confidence so I felt that it was necessary to look for more help. Thank you for sharing your experience and thank you for explaining these ideas so thoroughly. If I get the job I will come back and let you know! Any tips for a new nurse interviewing for PCU? It's progressive care unit for the hospital I'm hoping to get in with.
Thank you again!!
You are such a gorgeous nurse. Thank you for these videos. I am currently a freshman nursing student
Hi, I wanted to thank you for making such an awesome video. I am a non-traditional nursing student and I applied for the VALOR Program at the local VA hospital. I had to meet with my program director prior to going to the interview at the VA and she told me I did not convince her and that she would not have picked me. The irony is I used to hire employees as a manager for a local staffing agency 8 years ago, so I thought I knew the techniques. Needless to say I was super discouraged after my meeting with her. I had my interview on this week at the VA and I watched your video the night before and the morning of my interview. There were 3 slots available, 7 candidates applied and I was picked as a candidate for the job. Your video truly opened my eyes and gave me the confidence to nail my interview. Thank you a million times!!!!!!! P.S. Sorry about the lengthy message.
Jewell Mosby Hi Jewell!!Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write this & let me know :)
I really really appreciate it!! I am so happy for you!!!
I know you worked hard for this and deserve it :)
Please keep in touch & let me know if you ever have any video request!!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
i haven’t even finished nursing school yet but I’ve already started applying for jobs, I watched your video and took some tips, I applied my experiences but used some of your delivery methods and out of the 2 interviews I had I recieved on the spot job offers for BOTH of them!!! I accepted an RN position pending completion of my boards on a Cardiac Telemetry Unit and will be part of the hospitals Code Team as well! I’m so glad I watched your video, you are so well put together and confident. Thank you for being such an inspiration and uplifting fellow nurses. Rock on girl lol
Every time I am going for an interview, I listen to your video and prepare. The one time I didn't, I didn't get the job. This video is great.
Loved your tips they helped me so much during my interview. I felt really prepared and confident because of your advice!! I have now landed my first job as RN right after graduation and will def be ordering your book!!!
Ashley Alvarado Awesome! Congratz.. Thank you so much for letting me know it helped you. It means a lot. Makes all the effort worth it. I'll see you soon. -xoxo
This video helped me land my first job out of school! I have watched several of your videos, and I think they are great. Thank you for doing what you do!
Hi Stephen!
Yay!! Congratulations on landing your first job!
Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know that the video(s) helped you!!
It is my pleasure to create these for you :)
I hope as time goes by to add a lot more value to everyone with even better videos :)
Thanks so much again! And enjoy your new job/new life ;)
Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
best advice ever! ill probably rewatch this before my UCLA interview!!! thanks a bunch
i love this lady..always willing to help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joy Fieboh Hi Joy!
Thanks for letting me know!!
I definitely do my best :)
xoxo!
- Caroline
Caroline!!! I wanna thank you like a big big thank you! I did great in my interview and i was instantly hired i'm a new grad and guess what i got a case management position!! :) my interviewer said that i did a great job and the CEO approached me and said that i should be working very soon. thanks so much for all the tips! God bless you abundantly keep up the good work!
Ces Aguirre Hi Ces!
Wow, congratulations on your new exciting job!!
I'm so glad to hear that the tips helped you :)
Thanks for sharing & keep in touch!!
xoxo!
- Caroline
Thanks so much! I have been freaking out about interviews for EVER!
+Tegan Basile
Well I hope it helps :)
Wish you all the best in your interviews.
See you on here again soon.
-xoxo
Hi Carolina!! Just wanted to let you know that I love all your videos and just recently I had an interview with one of the top largest hospitals in south florida for a scholarship. And thanks to your video I nailed my interview and was selected for the scholarship. Not only are they paying for the rest of my schooling but I already got a job waiting for me to graduate! I'm beyond excited! Thank you so much for all of your tips and advice and I hope you continue doing what ur doing!!!
Valmarie Gambedotti Hi Valmarie!
Wow that is awesome!
Thanks so much for posting this & letting me know :)
It means so much!
Congratulations on your new job & new life ;)
See you soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Hi Caroline! Thank you so much for this video! It was extremely helpful and really prepared me for my 4th year nursing clinical placement interview! Thanks to you I was able to ace the interview and got my 1st choice placement at the transplant unit! Keep doing what you do! :)
plantleeb69 Wow you're amazing! I'm so glad to hear it and so I thank you very much for letting me know. It means a lot. Can't wait to hear from you soon. God bless you in your journey. -xoxo
This was so helpful! I've watched a lot of nursing interview videos but this was definitely the best!
+Pamela Carbonaro
It's a pleasure to hear your sweet compliment!
Thanks for letting me know it helped.
It means a lot.
-xoxo
Thank you so much for this video! I usually do well in interviews but it has been awhile, your video was a great refresher! I got my 1st job in just one interview! I look forward to utilizing your videos and your book as my career progresses!!! Thank you again!!!!!
Thank you so much for this video! I'm a new grad nurse applying for jobs and I needed this info desperately and now I feel so much more prepared! I am buying your book immediately! Thank you for all you do!
I had an interview two days ago. I received a call. I start Sept 8. Your tip helped me make it with three nurses interviewing me. Thank you.
rachelgirlification Hi Rachel!
Really nice to hear from you!!
Congratulations for landing the job!!
I know you worked really hard on that :)
Thank you also for sharing the good news!
Keep in touch & I look forward to hearing from you again in the near future!
Enjoy your new job & new life,
Much Love,
- Caroline
I am really excited to start nursing school this fall :) I will definitely be looking forward on reading your books :)
Thank you for all of your awesome advice, Caroline! I watched the video you posted about passing the NCLEX and after following your lead, I aced mine as well. Your dedication to future nurses by way of these videos has been such a help to so many of us! I do have a job at the moment, but I will be sure to use these interview tips in the future once I get my RN (I'm an LPN now). Thanks again! :)
Hi Nikki!
It is so nice to hear from you!
Wow congratulations for passing the NCLEX on the first time!!! That is a big accomplishment!
I'm so glad to hear that you are enjoying the channel! I have a lot of fun putting it all together for you guys!
And it means a lot to hear that you enjoy & appreciate all the work that goes into it :)
Keep in touch & I'm looking forward to hearing from you again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Hey, I used these tips for a Healthcare Assistant interview (in the UK) and felt so prepared! I prepped everything the week before - hard interview qs, mission statement etc, and so glad that I did - great advice :) and I got the job, result :) Thanks for your positivity xxxxxxxxx
+Ruth Pearce
Wow!! That's awesome!
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience.
It means a lot.
Congratulations to you!!
God bless.
-xoxo
My first nursing interview is tomorrow. Thanks for the advice! I just bought your book too it looks helpful :)
Hi Lauren!!
I hope your interview went really well!
Thanks so much for the comment! So sweet of you to let me know that you enjoyed it!
Also, thank you so much for picking up the book! I really really hope you find it super helpful!
Keep in touch & let me know if you need anything else!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Caroline,
All I can say is WOW! I purchased and read your book, "New Nurse? How to Get, Keep & LOVE Your First Job! What an awesome book. I was enjoying it sooo much that I could hardly put it down and ended up finishing it in 2 days lol. The insight you share is phenomenal. It NOT ONLY applies to nursing, but to ALL aspects of life in general. This is what I enjoyed most. Hats off to you!
Something I would like your expertise on is behavioral questions during interviews, such as "What will you do when your unit is short-staffed, and you are required to give a treatment that you have never done before?" What type of assistance and support will you need in order to get up to speed?" "What special skills and attitudes do you bring to the table that will enable you to carry your own weight on the unit?"
Best Regards,
Elcia
Elcia Holmes Hi Elcia!
Thank you thank you so much for sharing this!!
You really made my day :D
I also love the questions... great potential videos!!
Looking forward to hearing from you again in the near future!
Much Love,
- Caroline
You have no idea how helpful this video is. I am just about to graduate with my BSN and soon I will be applying for jobs. The interview terrifies me and these tips I am sure will be help me be prepared. Thank you so much for this video. Thank you for this channel all together. Your videos are so educational and helpful and I am so grateful that u take the time to make them for us. I have your first book on nursing school and now I am thinking about getting the nurse new one as well. Keep being awesome :)
+xTroylerfrantax
Wow! I'm speechless!
Thank you soo much for this.
I'm more inspired and so glad to hear from you.
Makes all the effort worth it :)
I wish you all the best.
Hope to see you here again soon.
-xoxo
Hello Carolyn, Almost 31 plus years of nursing experience and about 6 years to go for retirement and suddenly i find myself losing my job.. for i believe it was unfairly done. Not about a patient care or safety. Now i find myself going back to have some interviews up there. I am honestly not so confident anymore but Thank you so much for your great tips for interview... as i feel lost... still crying about my old lost job... my self esteem is kinda affected... thanks so much for the tips tips tips... love it...its a great great help....
I just need to say this. Im from manila philippines. I got 4 people who interviewed me since monday september 30. Just a lil background. I graduated way back 2012 with no nursing experience job. I did work in a call center since it was discouraging that time since filipino nurses had to pay just to work in a hospital but its different this time. We now get paid! This pushed me to resign from my 7 year call center job and this tips helped me. 👍👍👍Just had my final interview earlier with the chief nurse and i was advised to go back friday for my job offer. ❤❤❤
Caroline, I'm due to finish my nursing degree in November and just had my first interview for a graduate nurse position on Tuesday. I just wanted you to know that this video was extremely helpful to me and with your advice I got the job!! I'm so pleased as I'm in Australia and due to massive health cuts 95% of new grads go with out jobs - and that is unfortunately no exaggeration. I feel like all this stress and worry has been lifted off me. I can't wait to finally start my career!
Rhiannon Christine Hi Rhiannon!
Wow, I had no idea that it was hard to find a nursing job in Australia!
But, I'm so glad that you got one!!
Congratulations!!!! And thank you so much for letting me know that this video helped :) Keep in touch & I look forward to hearing from you in the near future!!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Dear Caroline,
Thank you so much for your tips. I had a panel interview earlier this week at a competitive hospital in the bay area and got offered an ICU step down new grad position. I accepted and am so excited for what the future holds. Thank you for being so helpful, confident, and inspirational.
kumagoror Wow!! Congratulations!!!
I'm so happy for you :)
Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know that the tips helped :)
Enjoy your new job & new life ;)
Keep in touch!!
xoxo
- Caroline
This by far is the most helpful video I've come across. I used the tips you provided in the video for a interview that I had two weeks ago. I got a call yesterday saying "I GOT THE JOB", on a Child and Adolescent Psych Unit . Thank you so much for all your help!
Jowell Powell Hi Jowell!!
Wow, congratulations!!!
How exciting!
So glad to hear that you enjoyed the video & the tips ;)
Enjoy your new job/new life :D
Keep in touch!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Hi Caroline, i just wanted to say that this video is amazing. I'm a 3rd year Adult nursing student in England UK and i'm due to graduate in February. I have my first ever Staff nurse (RN) interview next month for the A&E dept (ER) and i will certainly take your tips on board for my interview. You have given me some confidence i didn't know i had! You must be an amazing nurse!! thank you so much - Laura :) xxx
I just found your videos and I have to say these are awesome! I'm still currently struggling to pass my boards I graduated school in May, and I'm determined to pass NCLEX-RN in about ten days. I watched your NCLEX video and there were some great tips, I plan on incorporating in the small amount of time I have left. Also, your Nursing Interview video was awesome, I am a very bad interviewer, so hopefully your tips will help once I get my RN. Thank you very much for creating these videos I have learned a lot, however now it's time to put in some studying. Thank you again!
Omg the “why hire me” question! I love that! Can’t wait to use it!
Your videos are extremely helpful! I can not thank you enough for your advice. I landed my first RN job in a hospital by using your interview tips. Looking forward to videos you'll post in the future.
Thanks for the interviewing tips! I'm looking forward to an interview soon and agree that preparation is key. From my experience employers ALWAYS ask for a specific example of how you handled a difficult situation and the outcome (so it helps to have one or two in mind nursing students :).
GREAT video. Thank you - so much valuable content. Wish me luck in my interviews this week!!!
Hi Caroline! I recently got called for an interview as a night nurse on the telemetry unit of a large hospital in my area. While preparing for my interview, I came across your video on RUclips. I can't thank you enough for that amount of confidence it gave me. I literally typed out all the sample questions and response you gave me, and then modified the answers based on my work and life experiences. While i knew these exact questions might not be the exact ones I get asked, I still felt prepared knowing that I had some type of solid responses for loosely similar questions. I had the interview earlier this afternoon, and I have to say I did get asked a handful of similar questions as the ones you gave us. For example, "tell me about yourself" and "tell me about a difficult situation you faced in your clinical rotations or on the job and how you dealt with it." Oh het questions I did get asked (and I'm going to include these so that perhaps others can be prepared for them if they get asked) are "how do you handle a CNA or PCA who is challenging you or not listening to what you are saying" and "tell me what the head to toe assessment means to you." That basic answers to these questions are (and hopefully you can offer some more insight on this) are to remind the CNA/PCA that the patient is the focus and that it is important that they take care of a priority task first otherwise the patient needs won't be met. Also, you can suggest that if there are other lesser tasks to be done, you can address them together. Regarding the head to toe assessment question, the answer should be based around the idea that performing a head to toe question allows you to get a better picture of your patient as a whole and then be able to use that information to better prioritize and plan what needs to be done for that patient and then further be able to implement and evaluate those things (think ADPIE).
Anyway, I hope my feedback was as helpful as all of your videos have been. Thanks again!! :)
Ps- I ended my interview with the closing statement you suggested and it put a huge smile in the nurse managers face. Fingers crossed!!
kansha421 Awe thanks so much for sharing how this video helped you!
Also thanks so much for sharing your experience! Hopefully future interviewees will see this!
Keep in touch!!
xoxo!!
I have one coming up and I'm glad I saw this. This definitely has helped my calm down so God willing I can serve pretty soon! Thanks!
eder catalan Hi Eder!
So glad you found the video as well :)
Thanks so much for letting me know you liked it!
I really hope it helped you a lot :)
Keep in touch!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thank you sweetheart you really boosted my confidence. I got called for an interview and they only gave me 2 days to prepare. I'm a new Grad soooo anxious and nervous and all over the place!
Fit_me_up Awe!! I hope it went well!!
If not though... just keep going ;) You will get there!!
Keep in touch!
xoxo
- Caroline
About to start looking for nurse residency's and I'm so happy that I ran into your page! I will be sharing your info with all my classmates!
I am not a new grad but I your tips really helped me. I had an interview today and I was told I did well, hoping it will translate into an offer. Thank you so much, your video gave me the boost and confidence I needed.
Mish Ordonez Hi Mish!
Awesome, thank you for letting me know!! I really appreciate it!!
I hope it turns into an offer as well :D!!
Best of luck!!
Much love,
- Caroline
***** Just wanted to give an update, I got the offer!! Yay! I also have had other interviews as well and one of them is my ideal field. Hoping I can get several offers and pick the best one for me. I can't thank you enough, there was a time that I felt hopeless finding another job after relocating, but I saw your video and adapted what I've learned during my interviews.
Just wanted to give a few tips as well, like this video, be prepared, research on the company you are applying for and try to give examples, i.e., if asked how do you provide the best care for your patient? Be specific, think back to nursing school or a previous job experience where you've helped someone.
Also if possible, try to make small talk to establish rapport and get to know them in a more personal level, this way they can see if you're someone who they can work with, also it's a chance for them to see that you have a great personality and a pleasure to work with :)
I really wish I had seen this video sooner. I'm a nervous wreck during interviews. Fortunately, I did get offered the job and I start next month. The one and only thing I did to prep for my interview last week was research the hospital. When I was asked about how I handled a conflict between coworkers I did say that Fortunately, I have not yet encountered any conflicts yet with any of my coworkers(which really is the truth). I just took deep breaths and answered the questions as best I could. Thank you for your video. I know It will be helpful in the future.
Wendy Pineda Hi Wendy!
It is really nice to hear from you!
Congratulations on getting the job!! So exciting!!!!
I do hope that this video helps you in future interviews if needed :)
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Okay! I just want to say thank you so so much for this video!! I just got hired at my local hospital & all these questions I was asked & aced all of them thanks to you :)
Carolina De leon Awesome! Congratulation to you! I'm so glad to hear you made it. Thanks for letting me know. It means a lot.Can't wait to hear from you again soon -xoxo!!
Hi I just want to say Thank You!!!! I actually bought your book the day before I got the call for an interview and even though I didn't receive your book until after the interview watching this youtube video gave me Lot of ideas on how to ace the interview. Before watching this video I didn't think I would even get a job offer since I was a new grad that graduated outside the US. My resume wasn't so great and I graduated in 2012. However i nailed the interview and it doesn't matter really where you come from, or how your GPA was, as long as you present yourself well during the interview and always find yourself searching for opportunities to learn, you WILL get the job. Have positive thoughts, there is no reason why to doubt yourself that you won't get the job. Now I am a Med Surg Nurse at a hospital that is too good to be true for someone like me. Now I will do my best to always be hardworking and grateful for the opportunity to work at such a prestigious hospital. Thank you once again and I finished reading your book and it was wonderful I can't wait for your new books to be published.
Caroline,
Thank you so much for this video. I 100% believe that if you had not prepared me through this video I would not have received three job offers. I cannot thank you enough, really! I interviewed for an observation unit but came out with both ER and observation unit job offers. I kept your tips in mind and my first RN interviews went amazingly well. :) thank youuuu
Vanessa Fuentes Wow Vanessa!
3 Job offers! That is awesome!!
Thank you so much for posting this & letting me know!
Congratulations!! I know you worked really really hard for this :)
Keep in touch & keep me updated on your new life ;)
See you soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
I am in a totally different field (teaching), but I still found so much of this very helpful. Thanks!
This video has been really helpful! I have an interview for my first nurses post in just under 2 weeks. Thank you so much! X
your tips are fantastic!! I am a recent graduate, I have struggled to get a job close to those learned responsibilities of a Medical Assistant.
So thank you so much :) God Bless You!!
I'll be ordering your book ASAP
I start September 8th!! It was my first nursing interview and it was with my #1 pick!! Thanks for the tips :D
WithLove634 Your welcome!!
Good luck on your interview!!
Really looking forward to seeing you again soon!!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Just ordered your book, thank you for all the great videos. I passed my NCLEX last week and I am now applying for jobs :).
My interview is coming up soon, so grateful that u uploaded video on this topic :) thank u so much! Great guidance :)
this was one of the most helpful video's i've EVER seen! def ordering your book soon. thanks so muchh girl, you're amazing. sincerely, a new grad RN! :)
+pooja p.
Thanks a lot for letting me know
I really appreciate it.
See yah.
-xoxo
Just stumbled upon year video while I was researching about nursing interview questions! This was definitely a great video and your tips was easy to understand! I have an interview this coming Wednesday, and hopefully I will nail it!
I got the job! Thank you for your tips, they really helped me to feel a bit more prepared for my panel & group interview last week.
yessystarr Awesome! You are the best! Thanks a lot for letting me know it helped.Looking forward on hearing from you again.-xoxo
As an inspiring nurse watching your videos really motivate me more to want to become a nurse. Oh and I will be ordering your book!
Your advice was great! I have my first interview tomorrow and I'm feeling way more confident after this video. Thanks!!
Hi Felisha!
Thanks so much for letting me know!
Best of luck on your upcoming interview!
I'm sure your going to do a great job!!
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
follow the pointers that you gave in this video completely aced my first interview right out of nursing school thank you so much
Yay!
Congratulations!!
This video is very awesome. I've been searching a lot about the new RN interview but this video definitely throw me off. I just passed my RN NCLEX and preparing for my applications. I can't wait to buy your book too. Thank you so much for sharing this tips. God bless
Hello!
I love your videos and I'm watching this one because I got an offer to do an online video interview with Cedars. Thanks for the tips and examples! Super helpful!
Hi Krystle!
Congratulations on your interview!
Really glad to hear that you liked the tips!
I hope the interview went well :)
Keep in touch!
xoxo
- Caroline
I just wanted to write and say thank you so much for making this video. I am a new LPN and I used your tips in a recent interview and I was offered the job at a facility that was #1 on the places I wanted to work. Thanks again!!!
Just ordered the book. Thank you for making this video and inspiring others!!
Excellent Interview tips & Video. To the person who complained that Breaks & Lunch were mentioned in interview here. I am not an RN or nurse student, but have experienced & witnessed BAD nursing from obvious burnt out nurses. I expect my nurses & doctors to take care of themselves with rest & breaks, not give all of themselves so they have nothing left to give. I am researching medical jobs for career switch.
Awesome! Thanks so much for the comment & also tips! I also agree that we as nurses, must be attuned to self care! crosswind76
Thank you for posting this!!! First RN interview tomorrow and this has gave me a lot of confidence! You go girl!!!
Cassandra Cisneros Your welcome Cassandra!!
I hope your interview went well!!
Keep in touch!
xoxo
- Caroline
***** Just an update. I was offered both jobs that I have interviewed for!! Thx again for posting this!
Cassandra Cisneros Awe Yay!!!
Congratulations!!! Thank you so much for sharing the good news & letting me celebrate with you ;)
Enjoy your new job/new life!!
Keep in touch!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Thank you so much!! I have my first Nursing Interview as a new grad in 2 days! :)
Honestly, I never make comments on RUclips videos but I am a new graduate nurse and I have been struggling for some time now to get a nursing job and it is so hard to stay positive. I keep thinking to myself what exactly am I doing wrong? Is it the way I talk? My posture? How i'm answering the questions? This video has really shed some light on what I need to improve and inspired me to better my skills so I can ace an interview and land a nursing job. Thank you for making this video it has helped me more than you can imagine!! :)
+Erica Gillingham
Thank you so much for placing the comment!!
I really means a lot to me :)
I have a feeling good things are coming your way!
Stay positive & focused!
You can do this ;)
xoxo
- Caroline
This was awesome!! Already feeling better about my interview :) thank you for doing this
Alexa Matheson Sounds great! I'm happy for you.. Thank you too for the comment, I appreciate it a lot. xoxo!!
Ommggggg you're good! Thank you! I have two residency interviews from two different hospitals and I am freaking out!!!!
31 years old and nurse of five years. Great video. You have some awesome tips. I actually am viewing it now in preparation of an interview this morning! What a great idea for a book. You could seriously market that to nursing schools bookstores across the country. $$$ I did noticed there were no males on your cover. What gives? You are not helping break the stereotype!
Very helpful thank you. I just got called for an interview tomorrow!!!!
Karen Garcia-Tunon Oh wow! Congratulation in advance!I know you can nail it! Best of luck! -xoxo
Thank you for sharing this video. The questions and remarks are spot on! I'm feel energized now! Just the right push to where I'll be starting...
Bryan Yamit Hi Bryan!I'm glad to hear that! Thank you for letting me know.Would love to see you here again soon so keep in touch! xoxo!!
These are excellent tips Caroline, they helped me with my first interview last week. Thank you
Mangopoppy Awe yay!
Thanks so much for letting me know!!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again very soon!
xoxo
- Caroline
This is amazing!! I used some of these techniques for my first nursing interview and before I made it to my car I had an email for a second interview and then a job offer. Now I am getting a response from my dream job and I hope that they give me an offer. I don't want job number 1 to know I am entertaining the hope of an offer from the second place so I am hoping that I can stall this week. I really want job number 2. Thanks for helping the rest of us dreamers!!
Thank you so much for letting me know that it helped!
You are in a good place with multiple opportunnities opening up to you!
I hope you get the job that you really want!
Keep in touch & I look forward to hearing from you again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
I just finish watching ur interview now, I like it ok.