{"id":6866,"date":"2023-05-18T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T17:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=6866"},"modified":"2024-04-09T21:42:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T21:42:01","slug":"how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Answer Common Nursing Interview Questions: Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">You\u2019ve found the perfect<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">nursing job<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> for your next career move, applied and landed an interview. Now comes the challenging part \u2013 convincing the interviewer that you\u2019re the best candidate for the position. Even the most experienced healthcare providers may flounder when asked certain nursing interview questions. To better prepare for an upcoming job interview, explore Part 1 of our series on nursing job interviews for 10 commonly asked questions, coupled with tips on how to respond.<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3c3b3d;color:#3c3b3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3c3b3d;color:#3c3b3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#what_interviewers_want_to_hear\" >What Interviewers Want to Hear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#10_nursing_interview_questions_and_how_to_answer\" >10 Nursing Interview Questions and How to Answer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#1_why_did_you_become_a_nurse\" >1. Why did you become a nurse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#2_what_can_you_tell_me_about_your_background\" >2. What can you tell me about your background?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#3_why_do_you_want_this_positionwant_to_work_at_this_healthcare_facility\" >3. Why do you want this position\/want to work at this healthcare facility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#4_what_qualifications_and_experience_do_you_have_that_make_you_the_best_candidate_for_this_job\" >4. What qualifications and experience do you have that make you the best candidate for this job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#5_what_are_your_strengths_in_practice\" >5. What are your strengths in practice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#6_do_you_lack_any_experience_or_have_weaknesses_in_an_area_that_may_hinder_your_ability_to_perform_this_job_efficiently\" >6. Do you lack any experience or have weaknesses in an area that may hinder your ability to perform this job efficiently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#7_what_would_you_do_if_a_patients_family_criticized_your_care_services\" >7. What would you do if a patient&#8217;s family criticized your care services?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#8_how_would_you_manage_an_uncooperative_patient\" >8. How would you manage an uncooperative patient?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#9_consider_a_time_you_and_a_colleague_differed_in_opinions_and_how_you_resolved_it\" >9. Consider a time you and a colleague differed in opinions and how you resolved it.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#10_tell_me_about_your_greatest_accomplishment\" >10. Tell me about your greatest accomplishment.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-answer-common-nursing-interview-questions\/#prepare_for_success\" >Prepare for Success<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_interviewers_want_to_hear\"><\/span><b>What Interviewers Want to Hear<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/06\/mapbox-iSYdI8padLM-unsplash-e1684468573850.jpg\" alt=\"nurse interview\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/06\/mapbox-iSYdI8padLM-unsplash-e1684468573850.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/06\/mapbox-iSYdI8padLM-unsplash-e1684468573850-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/06\/mapbox-iSYdI8padLM-unsplash-e1684468573850-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/06\/mapbox-iSYdI8padLM-unsplash-e1684468573850-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/06\/mapbox-iSYdI8padLM-unsplash-e1684468573850-555x370.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/06\/mapbox-iSYdI8padLM-unsplash-e1684468573850-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/06\/mapbox-iSYdI8padLM-unsplash-e1684468573850-591x394.jpg 591w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/06\/mapbox-iSYdI8padLM-unsplash-e1684468573850-1182x788.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviewers need you to convince them that you\u2019re the best fit for the open nursing position in their unit. They look for thoughtful answers about your nursing experience and use your responses to make this determination. So, what do they want to hear and how can you make sure you\u2019re ready to deliver?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into actual questions, let\u2019s start by looking at some subject matter typically found within nursing interview questions. Interviewers invariably touch on issues such as patient care, adaptability and teamwork. However, healthcare employers often lean toward behavioral-based questions to learn how you\u2019ve previously performed in specific situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to utilize real-life examples of situations you\u2019ve personally experienced, especially when answering behavioral-based questions. To keep your answers concise and on point, briefly outline the situation, task, action taken and result. This tactic is known as the STAR format. Keep these tips in mind when contemplating how you\u2019d answer these questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_nursing_interview_questions_and_how_to_answer\"><\/span>10 Nursing Interview Questions and How to Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_why_did_you_become_a_nurse\"><\/span><b>1. Why did you become a nurse?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatives to this question might be, \u201cWhy did you choose nursing as a career?\u201d, \u201cWhat led you to go into nursing?\u201d or something similar. Interviewers will look for various elements in your responses, such as a passion for nursing, enthusiasm for providing patient care and a desire to learn new skills and contribute to your community and healthcare as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common answers include a desire to help people or make a difference in people\u2019s lives and\/or healthcare. While there\u2019s nothing wrong with these answers, and likely true for most, if not all nurses, try to add more detail to stand out.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe a nurse become a role model while you were young when you, a sibling or a parent had a serious illness or injury. Perhaps healthcare runs in the family and you\u2019ve always admired your mother, father, sister, brother or another relative who\u2019s a doctor, nurse, or therapist, and this admiration inspired you to follow in their footsteps. Maybe a personal experience spiked your interest in a particular nursing specialty, such as helping premature infants in a NICU or supporting patients struggling with mental health. Try to give a specific reason that drew you to the profession.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_what_can_you_tell_me_about_your_background\"><\/span><b>2. What can you tell me about your background?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This question may seem redundant since the interviewer has likely already seen your resume and may even have it sitting right in front of them. However, you may not have everything you\u2019ve done<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/get-hired-with-an-amazing-new-grad-nurse-resume\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on your resume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if you stuck to a single concise page (which is no longer the norm).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviewers are looking for a brief run-down of your work history to see if anything was missing from your resume and determine how your experience prepared you for the role they\u2019re trying to fill. This question gives you the opportunity to connect your skills with your experience to hopefully lead straight to what qualifies you for this job. Try to include details that demonstrate your adaptability, patient care abilities and teamwork skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/how-to-build-a-winning-resume\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Build a Winning Resume: A Webinar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_why_do_you_want_this_positionwant_to_work_at_this_healthcare_facility\"><\/span><b>3. Why do you want this position\/want to work at this healthcare facility?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviewers may follow up the question on why you became a nurse with why you want this position and\/or want to work at their healthcare facility. Part of the goal of this question is to learn how much a candidate knows about the facility or determine if they just applied for the stellar pay package.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stand out among other nursing candidates, do your homework so you\u2019re prepared to answer this question. Armed with some background information about the facility, put some thought into your answer. Does the facility\u2019s mission resonate with your own values? Does the position offer ways to expand your nursing practice and\/or further your career? Have you heard good things about the unit you\u2019re applying to and want to be part of a unit with a high quality of care? Formulating your answer to this question prepares you for your interview and helps confirm whether you really want this job.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_what_qualifications_and_experience_do_you_have_that_make_you_the_best_candidate_for_this_job\"><\/span><b>4. What qualifications and experience do you have that make you the best candidate for this job?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This question is one of potentially several that can be challenging because you want to brag about yourself without making yourself sound overly conceited. Focus on your relevant work history and training that have provided you with the experience and skills you need to do this job well rather than personality traits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interviewer wants to make sure you understand what the nursing role entails and that you have the skills to meet the requirements. Always try to connect your previous experience directly to the demands of the position. Don\u2019t just list all your qualifications on your resume. Describe experiences that provided you with the skills to perform the job and examples that illustrate why you\u2019re the best nurse for the position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_what_are_your_strengths_in_practice\"><\/span><b>5. What are your strengths in practice?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Nurse2-Resized-scaled-e1684468718981.jpg\" alt=\"nurse\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before your nursing interview, prepare a list of your strengths. Identify the strengths pertinent to the job you\u2019re interviewing for so you can focus on those when answering this question. Again, try to tie your strengths to your experiences on the job. If you\u2019ve previously worked in an emergency department, use that experience as an example of your ability to multitask, remain calm under pressure and function in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interviewer uses your answer to determine whether you\u2019re self-aware and if your opinion of yourself aligns with their opinion of you. They can also use this question to learn even more about any nursing skills you haven\u2019t discussed yet. This question is another one where you must be careful to demonstrate that you have pride in what you do well without sounding arrogant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_do_you_lack_any_experience_or_have_weaknesses_in_an_area_that_may_hinder_your_ability_to_perform_this_job_efficiently\"><\/span><b>6. Do you lack any experience or have weaknesses in an area that may hinder your ability to perform this job efficiently?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This question is the flipside to the previous one, with the interviewer trying to determine if you\u2019re honest and confident enough to admit you have weaknesses. It\u2019s also a tough one to answer. You don\u2019t want to appear unsure of any of your skills, but again, you don\u2019t want to sound arrogant by saying you don\u2019t have any weaknesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trick to this question is to formulate your response so you\u2019re not admitting to weakness but rather an area in which you have room to improve. Be open and acknowledge an area where you could grow your skills, but don\u2019t choose an area that directly impacts a skill you need to perform this job efficiently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you\u2019re not bilingual, you might say your lack of bilingual skills could be considered a weakness. But you consider it an opportunity for improvement that could help you better serve patients and\/or family members who speak this language. Your interviewer will likely be more impressed with your honesty than if you give them a clich\u00e9 answer such as I work too hard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_what_would_you_do_if_a_patients_family_criticized_your_care_services\"><\/span><b>7. What would you do if a patient&#8217;s family criticized your care services?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursing frequently involves some interpersonal challenge and those between a patient\u2019s family aren\u2019t unusual. This question aims to see how you react to this criticism and handle the challenge. Family members are stressed when a loved one is sick or injured and want to ensure they\u2019re receiving the very best care. Nurses are with patients more than any other healthcare professional, so they typically get the brunt of any criticism regarding care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced nurses know how to respond to family concerns by actively listening to their complaints and effectively communicating the reason for their care strategies. This question offers an ideal way to explain a personal experience of how you dealt with a patient\u2019s family (without violating HIPAA) and alleviated their concerns. The interviewer is looking at your interpersonal and communication skills while determining whether you were confident in your care techniques and kept the patient\u2019s care as the priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_how_would_you_manage_an_uncooperative_patient\"><\/span><b>8. How would you manage an uncooperative patient?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flipping from disgruntled family members to an uncooperative patient, this question gives the interviewer an idea of how well you work under pressure. Again, explain an actual situation without violating HIPAA and how you handled the situation while providing exceptional care to the patient. When describing the situation, don\u2019t talk negatively about the patient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While nurses must always do what\u2019s best for the patient, even if the patient doesn\u2019t agree, they must still show compassion and empathy when handling difficult situations. While recounting the situation, demonstrate how you used your problem-solving, critical thinking and conflict-resolution skills to defuse the situation while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_consider_a_time_you_and_a_colleague_differed_in_opinions_and_how_you_resolved_it\"><\/span><b>9. Consider a time you and a colleague differed in opinions and how you resolved it.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same vein as interpersonal conflict with patients\u2019 families and handling uncooperative patients, is some form of question concerning a dispute with a co-worker. Never badmouth a colleague during an interview. With this line of questioning, the interviewer is trying to determine how well you dealt with a difficult co-worker or if you were the difficult co-worker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re explaining a situation with a fellow nurse or another co-worker, make sure to convey that you remained respectful throughout the encounter. Provide details on the difference of opinion or why the individual was difficult, then share how you handled the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, try to turn anything negative into a positive by including what you learned from the experience. If the situation required escalation to a supervisor, demonstrate that you understand how to use the chain of command when two co-workers can\u2019t resolve a difference. If the situation involved a patient\u2019s safety, be sure to convey that you were advocating for your patient.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_tell_me_about_your_greatest_accomplishment\"><\/span><b>10. Tell me about your greatest accomplishment.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can relate your answer to this question to the nursing job you\u2019re applying for, that\u2019s great! Either way, this gives you a final opportunity to brag about yourself a little bit. But, again, take care not to go overboard. Finding an ideal balance between seeming like a know-it-all and just being an extraordinary nurse who loves their job can be challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also answer that becoming a nurse is your greatest accomplishment. This answer is always a great one. However, be prepared to discuss why you feel this is your greatest accomplishment and why nursing has been such a success for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also opt to share an achievement unrelated to nursing if you feel it\u2019s your greatest accomplishment. It\u2019s perfectly fine to go this route but try to relate it to the nursing profession in some way. It could be as simple as connecting your non-nursing achievement to your compassion or people skills. Both of which serve you well in nursing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"prepare_for_success\"><\/span><strong>Prepare for Success<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides practicing how you\u2019d answer these nursing interview questions, the best thing you can do to help ensure your success is to be prepared. Do as much research about the facility, unit and position before the interview. If you\u2019re asked to complete a video interview, treat it like an in-person interview. Remember to never talk badly about anyone, whether it\u2019s a patient, patient\u2019s family member, co-worker, physician or former supervisor. 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