interview questions to ask a nurse

1. What do you find most rewarding
about being a nurse
Congratulations! Your cover letter and resume got you noticed, and you are ready to prepare
for your interview for your dream nursing job.
Reviewing questions and answers will help you feel more confident and prepared to give
your best responses to the hiring manager. Your answers should contain examples from your
own experiences that you can share, which highlight your qualifications for the position.

2. How to Answer "Why Do You Find Nursing Rewarding?“
Here are some sample answers to the nurse interview question "What do you find most rewarding about
being a nurse?“
The most rewarding thing for me as a nurse is seeing the joy when a family first holds their baby. The
first volunteer job I had, back in high school, was helping in the maternity ward at the hospital in my
hometown. The very first time I saw a new mother with her baby, I knew that I wanted to go into
nursing in order to share this special time with families. Over my years as a maternity nurse, I have seen
many heartbreaking times as well, and being able to help those families cope with loss has been very
difficult, but also rewarding.

3. As an Emergency Room nurse, one of the primary jobs that I have, following helping the
on call doctor to treat patients, is interacting with the patients and their families.
Often, the families need to wait for a diagnosis, and they look to the nurse for
explanations and messages from the doctor. I find it very rewarding to be able to help
the patients as well as their families to be calm and well prepared for when the doctor
is able to speak with them.
I find helping patients through recovery after surgery, which is often one of their greatest
challenges, to be most rewarding. Many times, no matter how well educated the
patient is, and how well prepared they are for what to expect during recovery, the
reality of their post-surgical rehabilitation is overwhelming. I once worked with a
patient after knee surgery who had some complications, which resulted in the need
for an extended hospital stay, and much more physical therapy than she had been
prepared for. I was concerned about her mental state, and recommended that she
speak with our social worker. After she had been released, she sent me a very nice
note, thanking me for putting her in touch with the social worker, and letting me know
that it had a positive impact on her recovery.

4. I love working with children, and the most rewarding part of being a pediatric nurse is
watching how they process their illnesses and injuries, and how willing they are to
take charge of their recovery. I remember one young patient who had been given a
difficult diagnosis, and she had a lot of questions about her treatment. Her fantastic
attitude, and the support of her parents, I’m sure contributed to her remission. I
learned so much from that little girl, and I believe that I have been able to help other
children better for having known her.

5. Avoid surprises — interviews need preparation. Some questions come up
time and time again — usually about you, your experience and the job
itself. We've gathered together the most common questions so you can get
your preparation off to a flying start.
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