RN Interview Tips and Tricks | New Nurse Grad Interview Help

How do you ace a nursing interview?

• motivated
• work well with difficult people
• great under pressure

How do new grad nurses stand out?

Have stories (made up or not) ready to tell. They will ask you to tell them about a time where you handled a difficult person or situation. They may ask about a time you went above and beyond your job description.

They may ask you if you have experience with certain medical equipment or medications that you have never heard of. Be honest, tell them you do not have experience with those things but you are very interested, willing to learn, and would love to be given the chance. That is a better answer than someone who claims to have experience!

RN Interview Sample Questions & Perfect Answers

What would you do if a doctor was rude to you? I would kindly ask what I did to upset her/him and ask how I can better assist them next time. 

What would you do if a family member was upset? I would take the time to listen to them and check with my chain of command to see if we can help. I would explain what I could about the doctor’s diagnosis and treatment. 

What would you do if you make a med error? I would assess my patient immediately. Second, I would tell my charge nurse/supervisor right away to follow the proper procedures. 

RN Sample Resume

The point of a “new nurse resume” is to show the employer where you went to school and if you have any experience/skills that would be useful to their facility. Here is a sample of one of my old resumes:

As you can see, I only put my name and number at the top. I started with previous employment. Keep this area simple, 2-3 jobs max. 4-5 if they are all related to healthcare. Mention if you speak other languages – this is extremely valuable in healthcare. Always share which electronic health record programs you have experience with. This can be a huge factor in whether they hire you over someone else.

What to Wear to a Job Interview as a Nurse?

1. Wear dark professional business attire.
2. Wear comfortable clean shoes.
3. Pull your hair back.
4. Wear minimal to no jewelry.
5. And please smile!

I hope this article helps you get hired for your dream RN position. Once you do get hired, I have a comprehensive guide to bedside nursing that I know will help you stand out! Click below!