Nurse Interview Questions

Why did you decide to become a nurse?
Give us an example of a situation where you had to deal with a difficult and demanding patient and what you did.
Why do you want to work at this hospital, office, etc.?
Why did you choose the particular field of nursing that you are in?
What kinds of personality traits are most effective for nurses to have?
What are the biggest challenges or issues that nurses face today?
Why do you feel you are qualified for the job?
What?s your process for handling several tasks at once while still providing great customer care?
Explain your process for describing a complex illness or disease to a patient who doesn?t understand common medical jargon.
Tell me about your favorite interaction or experience with a patient or their family.
What?s your method for handling patients who are hostile?
What would you do if you had to work with a patient who refused to disclose important information that is critical to helping improve their health?
Describe your process for handling a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.
What would you do if you had a patient who was significantly ill and needed you to provide them with extra care than other?
Describe your process for calming and relaxing yourself when you feel overwhelmed for your workload.
What strategies do you perform to make sure your team stays positive during a stressful or emotional day at the clinic or hospital?