{"id":18694,"date":"2018-03-28T07:03:37","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T12:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=18694"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:42:08","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:42:08","slug":"job-interview-tips-for-new-nurses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/nclex\/job-interview-tips-for-new-nurses\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Interview Tips for New Nurses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you were little and you dreamed of becoming a nurse, it might not have been the career\u2019s flexibility that drew you. Now that you\u2019re an adult becoming a nurse, however, you\u2019ll find that flexibility is one major perk of the nursing profession.<br \/>\nThe world of nursing offers a variety of career paths that can be suited to almost any lifestyle\u2014if, for example, you\u2019re a free spirit who dreams of seeing the world, consider a career as a travel nurse. If your goal is to stay home with your children during the day, consider working the night shift on a med\/surg floor. Alternatively, a career as a school nurse would get you home early and free you up on the weekends. Thrive off of pressure and intensity? Perhaps a job in an emergency room is right for you.<br \/>\nWhatever\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/calling-all-nurses\/2015\/03\/10\/making-the-change-how-to-transition-into-nursing-as-a-second-career\/?utm_source=callingallnurses&amp;utm_medium=kaplan-blog&amp;utm_term=nurses&amp;utm_content=blog-article&amp;utm_campaign=nursing-nclex-blog-2015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nursing career path<\/a>\u00a0you decide on, you first need to know how to get there. And that means mastering a few job interview tips.<br \/>\nOf course, different jobs will have different requirements and expectations. But here are five helpful job interview tips and strategies that carry over in all nursing professions:<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_sidebar  avia-builder-el-first '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Look Like a Nurse<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Let\u2019s face it\u2014first impressions mean a lot. Appearances can be especially important for conveying professionalism as a registered nurse, since patients will be placing their confidence in you.<br \/>\nDuring your interview, you want to look the part. Plan ahead so that you\u2019re well groomed for interview day, with your hair neatly cut and kept away from your face. Your nails should be short and either unpainted or painted with clear nail polish.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Be Courteous and Attentive<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>One of the most oft-ignored\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/scrubsmag.com\/job-market-tips-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">job interview tips\u00a0<\/a>is to turn off your cell phone to avoid any interruptions, and never use your phone during the course of the interview. Texting on your phone or letting it ring makes you appear inattentive.<br \/>\nYou want the interviewer to see that this job\u2014and, by extension, this interview\u2014is your top priority.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Walk in over-prepared<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Bring copies of all your paperwork, including your resume, nursing license,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cprtrainingfast.com\/bcls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BCLS,<\/a>\u00a0 ACLS, diploma, and any additional certification to the interview. You may not need any of these documents, but having them goes a long way towards showing that you\u2019re prepared and organized.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Show your passion; ask questions<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Remember, interviews are two-way conversations, so you\u2019ll probably want to learn as much about the nursing unit as those in it want to learn about you. That\u2019s not to say you should be directing the interview, but you should be able to show your prospective employer that you feel comfortable asking questions, being engaged with the process, and that you\u2019re interested in the details of the job.<br \/>\nOften, nursing interviews are conducted in a group setting, involving not only the nurse manager, but the nursing program staff as well. Since teamwork is often a crucial aspect of a nursing career, you want to demonstrate the strength of your communication and listening skills.<br \/>\nWhen the interview is coming to a close, it\u2019s customary to ask your interviewer any questions you might have. Try to prepare some questions ahead of time. For example, it may be useful to ask how long the orientation\/training period would last and what would be involved. Without sounding pushy, you might also ask what you should expect as far as next steps in the interview process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Know Your Stuff<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Nursing school is behind you, but you should nonetheless brush up on those key study areas in case you\u2019re put on the spot. During the course of the interview, you may be asked to recall anything from cranial nerves, bicarb values, and white blood cell and platelet counts to how to auscultate the aortic heart sound and which quadrant of the breast is most likely to develop cancerous cells. If you don\u2019t know the answer to a question during the interview, it\u2019s best to be truthful and admit that you can\u2019t recall it but that you are eager and anxious to learn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\nKnowing how to prepare for an interview is just a natural step in the process of getting your nursing career underway. While a little bit of nervousness might actually help you perform at your best, there\u2019s no need to feel intimidated. With a little bit of preparation, you\u2019ll be well on your way to the\u00a0nursing job of your dreams.<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_hr '><div id=\"text-78\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"ed685fed995ca0b14adea942b9321bfdb4da66714744f69d9ba773e8becb00b9\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-short hr-center   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_sidebar  el_before_av_testimonials '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<div id=\"author\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n<div   data-autoplay='1'  data-interval='5'  data-animation='fade'  data-hoverpause='1'  class='avia-testimonial-wrapper avia-grid-testimonials avia-grid-2-testimonials avia_animate_when_almost_visible   '>\n<section class ='avia-testimonial-row'><div class='avia-testimonial av_one_half flex_column no_margin avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-first-testimonial' ><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '  ><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Sam is a graduate of Pace University in Pleasantville, New York, and a new graduate Oncology Nurse at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan. She is currently working in Memorial&#8217;s Urgent Care Center and 24 Clinical Observation Unit. Samantha is passionate about education and helping others enter the nursing profession. She hopes to eventually pursue teaching by returning to school and earning her MSN. In her free time, Samantha enjoys cooking, shopping, dancing, and spending time with friends, family, and her three-year-old bulldog.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta'><div class='avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap'><div class='avia-arrow'><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'    itemprop=\"name\" >SAMANTHA NAROG<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you were little and you dreamed of becoming a nurse, it might not have been the career\u2019s flexibility that drew you. 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