Operating Room Nurse

Again prepare for this by finding out as much as possible about the job and the facility. Demonstrate why this job is the one you particularly want using this background research. For example:”I am specifically looking for a position in a facility like this because of it’s excellent emergency care …..”

Patients (especially the elderly) do fall down and as a nursing assistant it is your responsibility to help them and assess the situation to determine whether or not to call for help.

Only nursing journals i have read are the scholarly, peer-reviewed journals that we need for research papers and class exercises.

Tell the oncoming nurse about the most high risk patients that day. Talk to them not only about patients but also the most that happened to staff that day.

Many a times, people abuse the patients and do not do what is expected of them. As a nursing assistant, your first priority is patient. Therefore, if you notice anything wrong, you first have to find out if any harm was caused to the patient and then act accordingly. The interviewer needs to know whether or not you have the patient’s interest at heart.

Most importantly, nurses keep a sharp eye out for signs and symptoms of disease or any health problems. If they notice anything suspicious they report it to parents, with a written recommendation to visit a specialist. Other preventive measures are vaccines administered at school, and health education for the children.

You can answer this question like this- “I’ll review the files of the patients so as to refresh their treatment plans in my mind. This will also help me explain the things to the nurse aide who is going to resume the duty for the next shift.”

In certain situations, especially when a doctor is not immediately available, nurses may be required to administer first-aid or emergency treatment. When emergency situations arise, nurses are often nearby because they are tasked with monitoring patients who are recuperating. Therefore, they are the first health care professionals to provide assistance to a patient experiencing an emergency situation. You may wish to add to this answer with an example from your own experience in which you had to administer first-aid or emergency treatment and explain the procedure that you applied to the patient.

As a graduate nurse, I am yet to work in a specialty area. However, I have had a placement at a neurosurgical ward.

The best answer to this would be, “I would go along with what the patient is saying. If the patient is disturbed I would calm them down and then I would speak to my supervisor.”

I remain calm and escort the family member outside and then ask the family member what the problem is.

While it is not my place to hold anyone accountable directly, I will make sure that the right person knows what is going on. Hospitals, particularly operating rooms are sensitive places and cannot allow nefarious activities to take place.

Nursing is a challenge on the whole. There is so much at stake when you are working as an RN. However, working as one in an operating room environment is especially challenging because of the tense atmosphere that ORs carry. Over the years, I have learnt to manage my stress by disassociating myself emotionally. When one is not emotionally involved in a situation, things become easier to manage.

☛ Can you describe a situation in which you handled a difficult patient?

☛ Are you capable of wise and fast decision making? Please provide an example of this.

☛ Have you ever disagreed with a colleague over the management of a patient? How was this resolved?

☛ What changes have you contributed to established practices to improve patient care?

☛ Can you describe frustrations you have personally dealt with as an RN and how you resolved them?

☛ What was a typical day in your previous job like?

☛ How do you manage stressful situations?

☛ How would you describe your work style?

☛ Are you planning to continue your studies?

☛ What have you learned from mistakes on the job?

☛ Has anything ever irritated you about people you've worked with?

☛ What kind of personality do you work best with and why?

☛ What negative thing would your last boss say about you?

☛ Tell me about your proudest achievement.

☛ Where do you see yourself in five years time?

☛ What was the most complex assignment you have had?

☛ Tell me about a difficult experience you had in working.

Answer all Operating room nurse interview questions honestly and stay focused throughout the hiring process.

Don't talk about previous experience that is not related to the position in question.

Make sure you're well prepared for this Operating room nurse interview questions as you won't likely get a second chance to really shine.

☛ What were the responsibilities of your last position?

☛ What would you say are your strong points?

☛ What were your annual goals at your most current employer?

☛ Why did you decide to pursue this career?

☛ Did you feel you progressed satisfactorily in your last job?