Nursing School Interview Practice Questions Kk

Front 1

Why do you want to become a nurse?

Back 1

I have always pictured myself becoming a nurse. I would love the chance to help people and to make a difference in their lives. I also love interacting with people on a daily basis.

Front 2

What qualities do you posses that will make you a good nurse?

Back 2

I am a very reliable, caring, and dedicated person. I put all of my effort in to being a hard worker.

Front 3

What area would you like to work in once you finish school, and why?

Back 3

I would like to start off working in either maternity or pediatrics. My first reason is that I love being around babies and kids. My second reason being that I want to be able to help this children towards a healthy future.

Front 4

In regards to nursing, where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Back 4

In five years I see myself moving from maternity or pediatrics in to oncology.

Front 5

In regards to nursing, where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Back 5

In ten years I will have grown into a lot more experienced nurse and I would like to be working in ICU because of it.

Front 6

How well do you get along with others?

Back 6

I would say that I get along with others extremely well. I love meeting new people.

Front 7

Are you a leader or a follower?

Back 7

I am a leader.

Front 8

Are you comfortable taking a leadership role?

Back 8

Yes, I am.

Front 9

How well do you get along with others?

Back 9

I would say that I get along with others extremely well. I love meeting new people.

Front 10

Are you a leader or a follower?

Back 10

I am a leader.

Front 11

Are you comfortable taking a leadership role?

Back 11

Yes, I am.

Front 12

Do you have any questions?

Back 12

- What percentage of students who start your program successfully complete it?
- What type of job placement assistance do you offer your graduates?

Front 13

How would you deal with a situation where a person who didn't know you decided he/she didn't like you?

Back 13

I would make it a point to try to get to know the person so that they could get to know me and like me for who I am.

Front 14

Is your family supportive of your schooling?

Back 14

My family is very supportive with anything I choose to do. They support me 100% with my decision to go to nursing school.

Front 15

Why have you chosen this particular nursing school?

Back 15

The college was the most appealing to me. Then when I started looking in to the school of nursing I liked all of the information I read.

Front 16

What kind of experiences have you had with nurses in your past?

Back 16

I have had good experiences with nurses over a course of 3 months when my dad was in the hospital.

Front 17

What is your definition of plagiarism?

Back 17

To me plagiarism is using anyone else's work without giving them credit for it by citing it. It is also trying to take credit for something that you personally did not come up with on your own.

Front 18

What is the most challenging this in your life so far?

Back 18

My most challenging thing I have come across in my life was watching my dad suffer and pass away in such a short period of time.

Front 19

Rate youself on a scale of 1-10.

Back 19

I would give myself an 8. I feel like I am the best person that I could be but there is always room for learning and improvement.

Front 20

How have you benefited from disappointment?

Back 20

I have benefited from disappointment by actually becoming a stronger person.

Front 21

What is the biggest mistake that you have ever made?

Back 21

I think the biggest mistake that I have made was changing my major from nursing multiple times.

Front 22

What do you want to do in life?

Back 22

I want to be able to help people. I want to get the chance to help people recover from whatever they are suffering from.

Front 23

Who has exercised the greatest influence on you? How?

Back 23

My mom has made the greatest influence on me. She has withstood many tough times throughout her life and never once have I seen her give up.

Front 24

What qualities do you most admire in people?

Back 24

I admire anyone that has a great sense of humor but at the same time knows when to be serious. I admire people who won't take no for an answer when it is easier to just give up.

Front 25

What is the most difficult situation you have ever faced?

Back 25

Losing my dad and trying to stay strong for my mom and brother was the most difficult thing I have faced yet.

Front 26

How are your grades?

Back 26

My grades are good! I am constantly improving them also.

Front 27

How do you accept dress codes?

Back 27

I have no problem with dress codes at all! I went to private school for 10 years and was required to wear a uniform.

Front 28

Describe the perfect nurse.

Back 28

The perfect nurse would have to have a great deal of knowledge! The nurse would need to have compassion for the job and must have the want to help people. The perfect nurse knows how to treat each patient like they are important so that the patient does not feel like they are just another name on a list. The nurse must also have respect for everyone around them including themselves. The perfect nurse must never accept failure!

Front 29

What do you think about policies and rules?

Back 29

I think that we must have these to keep everything in order. I think policies and rules are put in place to better our environment.

Front 30

Do you have an analytical mind?

Back 30

I do.