NYP Nursing Interview Questions and Answers Updated 2023 [Already passed]

Nursing Interview Questions - ANSWER- General Information - ANSWER- Tell us about yourself - ANSWER-I consider myself to be very enthusiastic, determined and caring. I'm all about self-improvement and growth, always welcoming challenges and learning opportunities. I always strive to be a better version of myself in every aspect and this is evident in everything I do. Why do you want to go into Nursing? - ANSWER-I chose Nursing for a variety of reasons but one of the main ones is because I believe the profession coincides with my personality, putting my best characteristics to good use. I'm very compassionate and nurturing, and have always wanted to devote myself to serving the public. It's a diverse and universal profession, applicable to many settings of practice. It is also challenging, satisfying my desire to learn and grow. Additionally, it is a holistic yet scientific profession, devoted to taking care of the person, not the disease, with evidence-based practice. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? - ANSWER-In five years, I see myself as proficient ICU nurse. Within these five years, I will also take the exam for the Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification, once eligible. I am definitely interested in becoming an Advanced Practice nurse but my main focus is gaining the experience I need to be a competent clinician. (Which type of APN? Once I being working, I will learn more about each type of APN, such as education or NP, and let my experience guide me from there.) Personality - ANSWER- How do you feel working in an ethically and religiously diverse environment? - ANSWER-Simply put, I will feel great working in an ethically and religiously diverse environment. Given the fact that diversity in the US is rapidly increasing, cultural competence is a characteristics that all clinicians will need to possess in order to provide equal, high quality care. Therefore, working in a diverse setting or with diverse patient populations will increase the quality of care I provide, decrease discrepancies and, overall, make me a better nurse. Are you a team player? Do you prefer to work alone or in teams? - ANSWER-I am definitely a team player. I believe that the more minds, the better because each individual brings their own unique skillset and approach, maximizing outcome (and you learn more as well). Additionally, effective interdisciplinary collaboration has been shown to improve patient outcomes and benefit the institution as well. However, I am capable of working independently to complete tasks that don't require multiple people. How do you handle stress on the job? - ANSWER-As I have learned throughout my nursing experiences at Penn, stress is inevitable. In high-stress situations, I always take a step back, take a few deep breathes, and identify the cause of the stress. Depending on the source, I approach it differently. If am overwhelmed by the amount of things I need to do, I organize and prioritize what I need to do and complete the tasks as efficiently as possible without compromising quality. If the source of stress is an irritable co-worker that I don't get along with, I don't mind sitting down with the person and asking how we can work together to do our jobs. But whatever the situation may be, my patient is always my number one priority, letting my patient's best interests guide my actions. Recall a difficult situation and how you handled it. - ANSWER-This spring, I had just arrived on the Heart and Vascular ICU at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and it was my second day there and I honestly didn't know much. I was assigned a patient with respiratory failure and they were being ventilated and sedated, as lung recovery was the main goal. As I began to perform my safety checks and physical assessment, the nurse I was working with told me he was going to eat and will be back. As I'm listening to his lungs, the pump started alarming because the versed had ran out. I spent about 5 minutes looking for my nurse, he was nowhere to be found and every other nurse was busy with their patients. I noticed a new bag was hanging, so I decided to start infusing it, however I was unsure what dosage to run it at but I put it at 2mg, like the orders said. However, in a few minutes, the patient became severely tachypneic and was breathing over the vent. The nurse finally arrived and reprimanded me for changing the dosage. Although I tried to explain the situation, he said that I shouldn't have done that and I'm not ready to be a nurse. However, when I approached him so we can talk through it, he confessed that he was feeling irritable for personal reasons and since that time, I always learned to never take things personal from your co-workers because you never know what's affecting them. What is your greatest failure and what did you learn from it? - ANSWER-One past decision I always struggle with is not immediately going to college after high school. I am often hard on myself because I tell myself I could've been where I wanted to be already and I wasted a lot of time. But, I learned that discovering your true calling and passion in life isn't easy and requires serious thought and time. Now, I successfully obtained an education and will begin my career in a field I truly love. Essentially, I learned that I should be passionate about everything I do and to never do anything for the wrong reasons. How do you deal with difficult patients and/or families? - ANSWER-Patients and family members are going through an extremely difficult time in their lives. As a nurse, I am there to be nothing but therapeutic, therefore I never escalate any situation. I never take anything personal because it is not about me, it's about them. I diffuse it by actively listening to their concerns, acknowledging their emotions and asking them what I can do to ameliorate the situation. I make sure to always maintain professionalism and avoid being over-apologetic. Ultimately, I do what is best for my patient and make sure the environment continues to be therapeutic and conducive to recovery. How do you handle unexpected circumstances (short-staffed, unfamiliar treatments)? - ANSWER-I take a step back, analyze the situation and determine the most appropriate plan of action. If we are short-staffed and have to take an extra patient, I will modify my plan and focus on my priorities. If I have to give an unfamiliar treatment, I consult any available materials, such as nursing policies and procedures or manuals, and ask for help. Whatever the circumstance, I welcome a challenge and always make learning my main priority. What is your greatest weakness? - ANSWER-One area I've identified a need for improvement is being a perfectionist. I am often too critical of myself and my own work and, although it is beneficial, it sometimes goes to an extreme. I find that I sometimes waste time making sure that every detail is perfect, especially when I have other things to get done. Now that I am aware of this, I am learning to trust myself more (as long as it doesn't compromise the quality of my work) and accept the fact that perfection doesn't exist. What would you (or anyone else) say are your greatest strengths are? - ANSWER-I consider myself to be assertive, caring and committed. I don't hesitate to take initiative when appropriate, many would call me a natural born leader. I am very caring and passionate and I make sure to transmit that whenever possible. Lastly, I am very determined and committed to the greater good. I always keep my goals in mind and work hard to achieve them. What motivates you? - ANSWER-What motivates me is knowing that I can become a better version of myself and recognizing that there is always something to improve while remaining true to your values. Life, and nursing as well, is a lifelong learning process and as long as there is room to grow, I personally make it my mission to propel myself forward. Do you fear the unknown? - ANSWER-Although uncertainty can cause anxiety, I welcome the unknown. I enjoy challenges and learning from them. Work Ethics - ANSWER- How do you set priorities? - ANSWER-As a student nurse, I always started my day by prioritizing my patients by acuity. As for tasks, I organized them in order of importance and chronological order. How do you manage your time? - ANSWER-I plan my shift out utilizing a grid planner and modify it throughout the day when necessary. I write everything I need to get done down and I make sure to never procrastinate. How much supervision do you want or need? - ANSWER-When beginning my career, I foresee needing a lot of supervision as I learn how to perform things on my own. As time passes by and I become independent, I will need less supervision. What do you feel you contribute to your patients? - ANSWER-My patients know that I am there for them and their needs, no matter how big or small. Often, patients feel as if they are a burden and I try to reverse this type of thinking as much as possible. I make sure they understand that I am there to listen to them, advocate for them and provide the best care possible. New York Presbyterian - ANSWER- Why New York Presbyterian? - ANSWER-There are a lot of reasons I would love to be a nurse at NYP. NYP supports new graduates through the UHC Nurse Residency Program. I believe that the additional support and education provided in the Residency Program will be immensely helpful as I'm transitioning from a new grad to a professional nurse. NYP is a Magnet organization, which means they are committed to nursing excellency and will pave the way so I can become an excellent nurse. Lastly, working at NYP will allow me to serve my native community, which is composed of a diverse population, enhancing my cultural competence. What is the vision for this hospital? - ANSWER-"Our goal is to transform nursing so that when patients are seeking care, they are also thinking about the quality of nursing care they will receive. We want the patient to recognize the importance of nursing expertise. I want New York-Presbyterian to be known as the place where one goes to receive excellent nursing care. 'Excellent' by us doing the right thing for patients all of the time—with caring, compassion and competence." — Wilhelmina Manzano, MA, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. Vision: to be one of the leaders in nursing practice, quality, safety and outcomes, research, education and service excellence. How do you stand out from other applicants? - ANSWER-Policy, leadership, cultural competence, humble, multilingual, diverse What happened at your previous jobs? - ANSWER-Starbucks, CVS, Brown Lab, Dr. Meyer What do you think of your previous boss? - ANSWER- What salary are you looking for? - ANSWER-I expect to be paid a salary that takes into consideration the average market salary for this position, my level of experience and cost of living in NYC. Once the company decides that I am the right person for this position, I'm willing to discuss it in more detail. Why should I hire you? What makes you right for this job? - ANSWER-