A nurse has an interview with the human resources (HR) director for a night shift position on a medical surgical unit. The nurse enters the HR directors office, doesnt make eye contact when meeting the director, and is very timid.
Toward the end of the interview the HR director asks the nurse if she has and questions. The nurse states, No, I think Ive learned all I need to know. What impression has this nurse given the HR director? 1. Lack of interest in the position
2. Shyness and the inability to manage people
3. Rudeness
4. Laziness
Question 2A nurse has an interview with the nurse recruiter at a large metropolitan hospital. During the nurses education his practicum was conducted in smaller facilities.
Which of the following would be good to know in preparation for the interview? Select all that apply. 1. Information regarding the position and the organization
2. The nurses past experiences
3. Salary
4. Benefits
5. The nurses strengths and weaknesses
Question 3A graduate nurse has an interview scheduled for the following week. The nurse is prepared regarding potential questions the interviewer might ask and has a copy of his resume.
Which of the following would be beneficial in preparing for the interview? 1. Practice answering potential interview questions with a peer.
2. Call an employee who works for the organization to obtain information regarding the interviewer.
3. Memorize his resume.
4. Review the organizations website.
Question 4A nurse graduate has applied for a job that requests the submission of a rsum. The nurse includes the following in her rsum: education, past employment, and accomplishments. The nurse has asked her nursing instructor to review the resume.
Which of the following might the nursing instructor recommend the student include in her resume? 1. Short-term goals
2. Intermediate goals
3. Career path
4. Long-term career goals
Question 5A new nurse graduate is discussing his future with a nursing instructor.
The instructor asks the nurse the following questions: What schedule are you interested in working? What organization is near your home? The nurse informs the instructor he is interested in salary options only. Which response by the instructor would be appropriate? 1. Well, pay is important.
2. I would focus on those organizations that pay premium wages for nurses.
3. A small difference in salary is less important than working in an organization where you can obtain your
future goals.
4. Money is not important, the job is important.