8 Questions You Might Get Asked in a Nursing Interview

By Ava Sammarco

If you have gotten an opportunity to interview for a nursing job, give yourself a pat on the back! This is a big honor, and it is understandable if you are nervous and wondering what you may be asked.

Below, you will find some common questions that are asked in nursing interviews, along with some ways of how to answer them.

  1. “What do you do in a crisis?”

Not only is it important to explain how you would react in a situation, but also have you have in the past. Interviewers like to know that you have been in high-stress situations before and that you have made it out.

  1. “How do you work with coworkers and other supporting staff?”

Again, show examples of how you have collaborated with other workers in your area, and be able to show that you had a positive impact on the team.

  1. “Why did you choose nursing?”

One of the best ways to answer this is by explaining your passion for the job. If those interviewing you feel like you have no passion for your career field, then they will be much less likely to hire you.

  1. “What does self-care look like for you?”

Telling those asking this question about how you have learned to cope is your best answer. Coping strategies, such as taking a walk outside or drawing, are excellent suggestions.

  1. “What do you do if someone is not happy with their care?”

If you do not have experience with this situation, feel free to use a hypothetical, or made-up situation that accurately displays how you would handle this issue. Showing the interviewers that you are listening to the patients and their families is a key factor in this question.

  1. “What do you do if coworkers are not following proper protocol?”

Explain where you may have seen this happen in the past, and how you handled it. Your future bosses are wondering if you would do anything about the situation and put your assertive skills to use.

  1. “Are you experienced in ____?”

Honesty is the best policy with this one. If it is yes, then explain when you have used this qualification or certification. If not, explain how you may be trying to obtain it, if that is your actual goal.

  1. “What would you do if there was an outbreak in diseases?”

Talk about how you have been trained for outbreaks, and what you would do if this happened (or what you have done if you have experienced this).

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