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INTERVIEW KAISER EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Tell me about yourself - Answer✔✔-- I'm a recent graduate of San Jose state. where i
concurrently pursued a degree in both nursing and biological sciences. The reason i
chose to continue to pursue nursing is because upon being accepted to the program I
loved the patient interaction i received in the nursing clinical setting. I am partriculary
interested in maternal newborn health and labor and delivery because of the strong
bonds formed with the patients and their families as we work closely with them to during
this important life event.
- THus my background has been focused on preparing myself to become a great L&D
RN. Specifically, (
- I am excited to continue on this path and I feel that what have done up to this point has
prepared for this position.
-
how do you prioritize.? - Answer✔✔--assess and gather as much information as
possible about the tasks that need to be done
-For example, i assess level of difficulty, when the deadlines are, whether or not similar
task can be grouped together
- Use this information to devise a plan and prepare myself to handle the situation and
get things done in the most timely and effective way
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- Example-
----CLINICAL Situation- there was a time where I participated in the management of four
observation rooms used to triage patients. It was a challenging situation for me because
prior to that experience I had been accustomed to seeing about 2 patients per night.
However that night, patients were being discharged, admitted, and seen at such a fast
rate that it was difficult for me to keep up and organize all the information.
---- The way I handled the situation was first i maintained my composure so as to not
stress out or worry pregnant moms who can probably easily be stressed out and then i
assessed how i can get things done efficiently so as to not overwhelm myself even
more. For example, I tried to work as quickly and efficiently as possible, such as
charting immediately instead of waiting till i finished everything to chart. grouping similar
task and also collaborating with my preceptor in the division of tasks. Also, i asked my
preceptor for tips during our break, From that experience. i definitely tested my
prioritization and time management skills. and I was just happy to have survived that
night without any incidencts.
What are your strengths? - Answer✔✔-- My strenght is my adaptability, effective
teamplayer, diligence in accomplishing goals.
-I feel my main strength is my focus and determination in succesffully accomplishing the
goals I have set out for myself.
- For example, one of the personal goals i have set for myself and also something i feel
is one of my greatest accomplishments was completing my dual major and dual minor
while maintaining a balance between my professional and personal life. It was
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©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH SEPTEMBER 2024
something that was definitely challenging and took a lot of discipline, and i was met with
a variety of challenges and I also encountered discouragement form authroatitative
figures. (Ex- nurse advisor consistenty pushed me to drop my second major and kept
telling me that i couldn't do it.)
- However, despite these challenges, by focus and persistence and maintaining a
positive attitude i was able to completed both my majors and graduate with honors.
What are your weaknesses? - Answer✔✔--I tend to over think things, especially
when i learn something new, i tend to really want to get it right and so i'll spend too
much time thinking about it in my head -There were times that this has hindered my
ability to perform with the quickness and efficiency that many situations require
- for example (CLINICAL EXAMPLE)- I had a patient during my preceptorship that came
in with a precipitous delivery and when everyone who was available , including myself,
came in to assist with the delivery, but since everything that i had learned was
happening in fast forward, and i because i was too busy thinking "Ok whats my priority,
what needs to be done" as opposed to of actually doing something , I made little
contribution the team effort as i should have and would have wanted to.
- However from this experience I was able to improve other emergency situations where
I i mae th effort and
What are your career goals? - Answer✔✔--I know that i want to be in a position
orwhere i am promoting women's health more specifically promoting a healthy
pregnancy outcome. therefore my short goal would be to work for a hospital such as this
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©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH SEPTEMBER 2024
INTERVIEW KAISER EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Tell me about yourself - Answer✔✔-- I'm a recent graduate of San Jose state. where i
concurrently pursued a degree in both nursing and biological sciences. The reason i
chose to continue to pursue nursing is because upon being accepted to the program I
loved the patient interaction i received in the nursing clinical setting. I am partriculary
interested in maternal newborn health and labor and delivery because of the strong
bonds formed with the patients and their families as we work closely with them to during
this important life event.
- THus my background has been focused on preparing myself to become a great L&D
RN. Specifically, (
- I am excited to continue on this path and I feel that what have done up to this point has
prepared for this position.
-
how do you prioritize.? - Answer✔✔--assess and gather as much information as
possible about the tasks that need to be done
-For example, i assess level of difficulty, when the deadlines are, whether or not similar
task can be grouped together
- Use this information to devise a plan and prepare myself to handle the situation and
get things done in the most timely and effective way
1/20
,EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YAER
©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH SEPTEMBER 2024
- Example-
----CLINICAL Situation- there was a time where I participated in the management of four
observation rooms used to triage patients. It was a challenging situation for me because
prior to that experience I had been accustomed to seeing about 2 patients per night.
However that night, patients were being discharged, admitted, and seen at such a fast
rate that it was difficult for me to keep up and organize all the information.
---- The way I handled the situation was first i maintained my composure so as to not
stress out or worry pregnant moms who can probably easily be stressed out and then i
assessed how i can get things done efficiently so as to not overwhelm myself even
more. For example, I tried to work as quickly and efficiently as possible, such as
charting immediately instead of waiting till i finished everything to chart. grouping similar
task and also collaborating with my preceptor in the division of tasks. Also, i asked my
preceptor for tips during our break, From that experience. i definitely tested my
prioritization and time management skills. and I was just happy to have survived that
night without any incidencts.
What are your strengths? - Answer✔✔-- My strenght is my adaptability, effective
teamplayer, diligence in accomplishing goals.
-I feel my main strength is my focus and determination in succesffully accomplishing the
goals I have set out for myself.
- For example, one of the personal goals i have set for myself and also something i feel
is one of my greatest accomplishments was completing my dual major and dual minor
while maintaining a balance between my professional and personal life. It was
2/20
, EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YAER
©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH SEPTEMBER 2024
something that was definitely challenging and took a lot of discipline, and i was met with
a variety of challenges and I also encountered discouragement form authroatitative
figures. (Ex- nurse advisor consistenty pushed me to drop my second major and kept
telling me that i couldn't do it.)
- However, despite these challenges, by focus and persistence and maintaining a
positive attitude i was able to completed both my majors and graduate with honors.
What are your weaknesses? - Answer✔✔--I tend to over think things, especially
when i learn something new, i tend to really want to get it right and so i'll spend too
much time thinking about it in my head -There were times that this has hindered my
ability to perform with the quickness and efficiency that many situations require
- for example (CLINICAL EXAMPLE)- I had a patient during my preceptorship that came
in with a precipitous delivery and when everyone who was available , including myself,
came in to assist with the delivery, but since everything that i had learned was
happening in fast forward, and i because i was too busy thinking "Ok whats my priority,
what needs to be done" as opposed to of actually doing something , I made little
contribution the team effort as i should have and would have wanted to.
- However from this experience I was able to improve other emergency situations where
I i mae th effort and
What are your career goals? - Answer✔✔--I know that i want to be in a position
orwhere i am promoting women's health more specifically promoting a healthy
pregnancy outcome. therefore my short goal would be to work for a hospital such as this
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