Nurse Interview Case Study

The first question is “tell us about yourself”, followed by “Why do you want to leave the current job?” and it ends with “Why should I hire you?” In addition to the questions, it is important for the nurse to dress well and carry the necessary requirements, for instance, a pen, and certificates. In the second case study, it focuses on a nurse who has a colleague that abuses drugs. It highlights how one should talk to such colleagues first before reporting them to the appropriate supervisor. It was evident that, if nothing is done and the nurse does not receive help immediately, the safety of both patients and the addicted nurse is jeopardized, as well as the reputation of the hospital.

Case Study 1 1. I have been practicing for the last eight years and I have gained adequate skills and experience in the area of patient care and employee management. My profession has been more than a just regular job to me, but a passion, which is my driving force in service to patients. I always update myself on any new advancement is nursing; I constantly study to further my nursing knowledge; and I ensure that I learn of the new technology and trends. I love new challenges and I take this job opportunity seriously since it is an opportunity to not only to learn but also to grow (Register Nurse, 2018). Five ways to prepare for an interview The first step is to research more information about the hospital.

The dressing will be neutral, formal, cleaned and ironed, and purposed to impress. For the things to carry along with include; a reference list, portfolio, a notepad and a pen, and resume copies. The fourth step will be to will be to make a good impression at the interview. This will be accomplished by being keen to the non-verbal communication of the interviewers, being positive at all times, being clear and concise while answering questions, having a good body language such as a firm handshake, and finally showing enthusiasm by asking appropriate questions and at the right time (Nurse. org, 2018). I will explain to her that I am concerned about both her safety and that of the patients. If she admits that she is abuse pain-killer drugs, I will listen to her story keen and follow up on her to ensure that she receives the required help (Ulrich, Grady, Hamric, & Berlinger, 2017).

However, if she denies having a drug abuse problem, I will report her case to the appropriate supervisor. Reporting is important to ensure that the nurse is safe and the patients are not put into danger as a result of the nurse’s carelessness. Consequences of me doing nothing Failure to report may be due to friendship, loyalty, guilt, and fear of causing the colleague to lose her license. Conclusion. As a nurse, before going to any interview one needs to prepare adequately by familiarizing with the questions likely to be asked by the panel. For instance, “Why should I hire you?” In addition to that, a person should carry the required necessities, for instance, a pen, and the person should dress appropriately in an official look.

On other hand, nurses who work in hospitals should be keen while taking care of patients and also vigilant to their colleagues who abuse drugs. In case a fellow nurse shows signs of abusing any drug in the hospital, he or she should be talked to first before being reported to the supervisor. , Crabb, D. , & Vannerson, J. ‘Asking’but Not ‘Screening’: Assessing Physicians’ and Nurses’ Substance-Related Clinical Behaviors.  Substance use & misuse, 1-6. Register Nurse. A critical review of knowledge on nurses with problematic substance use: The need to move from individual blame to awareness of structural factors.  Nursing inquiry, 25(2), e12215. Krischke, M. The 10 Hardest Nursing Interview Questions and Answers | NursesRx. Retrieved from https://www. org. 31 Sample Nursing Interview Questions with Answer Guide.