RN Psych Interview Exam Questions and Answers

RN Psych Interview Exam Questions and Answers Questions to ask at the end of the Interview: - Ans:-What's the culture like here?How would you say the culture is like here? What are the scheduling requirements? How long did it take you to feel comfortable on a new unit? What do you expect from your RNs? How will my performance be evaluated? What does training for new hires look like? Are there are any openings for AM shift? How do you handle a patient when there are concerns about your own safety? - Ans:-I recognize that some situations can become risky and being aware of the situation at all times is important. If I believe that a patient may be a threat to myself or themselves, I request help from my team. I try not to sedate a patient unless it is absolutely needed. Instead, I try to understand their concerns and only call for help when needed, while making the safety of myself and others a priority at all times. ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/8 How do you practice self-care? - Ans:-I have found that the best self-care for myself is to disconnect after my shift and talk a walk outdoors. Being able to smell the fresh air and gather my thoughts has become crucial to my well-being Tell me how you stay motivated in a sometimes stressful career. - Ans:-My motivation comes from my passion to help patients, regardless of where they are at mentally. I know that sometimes things can get difficult before they get better. I continue to remind myself of this when I get stressed, using it to draw on motivation. How do your organizational skills influence your position? - Ans:-I have recognized that being organized in my position ensures that everything is done efficiently and timely. When I focus on organization throughout the day, I find that I have more time to spend with patients, which is important to me. What made you want to work in the mental health industry? - Ans:-I have always felt deep compassion for those with a mental health disorder. I look forward to getting to know each of my patients, learning from them, and finding what helps them feel better. I believe that if I can make a difference in one person's life, then I have chosen the right career. How important is teamwork to you? - Ans:-Teamwork is crucial in most work environments, but especially so in a hospital setting. Because a patient works with so many different medical providers, they receive the best care when each of them collaborates with one another. I recognize that my ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/8 strengths may accommodate other team members, just as their strengths can help me. I have found that communication and good record keeping is important to teamwork in this capacity. How do you handle longer-than-average work shifts? - Ans:-I know that the work schedule with a psychiatric RN can be demanding. However, I also understand that these long shifts are designed to give the best care to the patients. I handle longer shifts by preparing ahead of each shift with self-care and then taking breaks when needed throughout the workday to ensure that I am able to give each of my patients the best possible care. What would you consider to be the most difficult part of this career? - Ans:-I believe that the most difficult part of this career, for me, is that patient progress is not always linear. Patients may do better, only to have setbacks, before then improving again. My strong interpersonal and empathy skills help me connect with patients who may find themselves in this back and forth pattern. How do you influence change outside of the psychological department? - Ans:-When patients come to our department, whether voluntarily or not, they are often in a very difficult place, and this can make them a danger to others. Problems with alcoholism and drugs can impact the patient's family. By receiving the help they need here, and sometimes, just having someone who listens, can have external effects on their family and their community as a whole. I strongly believe that the work we