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Interview preparation

Preparation is the first essential step towards a successful interview, read below for

some questions that you need to think about.

For candidates without experience

School/Training experience

1. When did you finish nursing school/ when did you take your nursing degree?I finished my nursing school in 20.../I took my nursing degree in eneral !ursing 20...

. Tell !e !ore a"out your experience as nurse during your studies #give !e !ore

infor!ation a"out the internships you have done during nursing school$.

%ossi"le answers&a. "uring my activity as nurse trainee I gained an important e#perience, I applied

the theoretical knowledge on the practical cases. I learned how to interpret the

vital signs$ I understood how to create a good relationship with patients,

doctors and surgeons.

%aematology, &ardiac surgery and on all theatres, were the wards where I

discovered a passion for nursing procedures using particular tools 'for e#ample

ecg, pulse o#imeter, blood pressure machines, medical sticking plaster, ecc...(,

drug therapies, treatment of in)uries 'clean, disinfect, cover and educate the

patients( and sterile practices.

In the wards I learned the importance to respect the *+-s rule$ it is the right

and safe way to do our )ob. If this checklist is memoried and followed in every

single case, the errors would be significantly reduced or eliminated

he *+ -s are

1. he right medication$


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2. he right patient$

. he right dose$

3. he right time$

4. he right route$

5. he right reason$

*. he right documentation.

In the theatre was for me an amaing e#perience because I saw an interesting

and comple# environment, in this contest the multidisciplinary attitude is the

cornerstone for a theatre nurse who assists surgeons and patients 'right surgical

position, monitoring vital signs, ecc..(.

". 'uring !y ti!e in these wards I did so!e of the following&

6dministrating treatments prescribed by doctors$

Providing emergency care$

7onitoring the patient8s condition$

&ompleting the documents for drug evidence$

&ompleting the patient-s record documents$

7easuring the vital functions, noting the clinical observation sheet$

Providing general hygiene conditions at work$

&ommunicating with patients$

Interactive communication within the professional team$

Preparing and steriliing instruments and materials$

9nowledge of patient preparation and materials needed for the collection of

biological products, functional e#ploration, radiological e#aminations, etc .$

7aking :unctional and common laboratory investigations$

Providing care to prevent complications in different conditions$

7aking health education to maintain health$

6pplication of the rules of labor protection and fire prevention$

For people who did volunteers

;ince 2013 to today, during my last university e#perience I worked as volunteer rescuer

for an


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For candidates with experience1. (an you tell !e !ore a"out your experience? / (an you tell !e please in which

specialities / area of the hospital you have !ore experience in?Possible answersI have e#perience mainly in =mergency, I&> and astroenterology, etcI worked as a !urse in ? for ? years, I took care of?patients on a daily basis.

. (an you tell !e !ore a"out your !ain duties and responsi"ilities? / What were

your general responsi"ilities? #for )eneral!urses( 7edication 7anagement /9 as a nurse, my aspiration is to find a )ob

in theatre or alternatively in a &ardiology or haematological ward. I8m interested to

know and use comple# tools to care for the patient. heatre environment

fascinated me because represents a difficult multidisciplinary field with hard

protocols 'for e#ample sterile procedures(. ;urgeons, nurses and health care

assistants work together for one ob)ective, the patient8s health.


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-. ave you started your 0( registration yet? What do you know a"out the 0(

registration?!7& is the !ational &ouncil of !urse and 7idwives in >9, the registration with a

personal PI! number is necessary to work in respect of law. his month I requested

the application pack on !7& website. I-m waiting the degree certification and

other document to complete this bureaucratic practice. 6t same time I-m

improving my language competence, when I-ll begin to live in >9, I will attend an

advanced =nglish course for nurse, with or without a !%;+rust partnership.

. If so2 in which stage of the registration are you?I received my application pack.I send them back my application and I-m currently waiting for my application to be

processed.

0otivation for the 3o"

1. Why did you applied for this 3o"?

Incorrect answers&

Bell, I want a )ob/a new )ob/ a change in career

I )ust want to work?

I want to pay the mortgage/rent?.

I want to earn more money

I hate the )ob I have$ I need to do something different?

So!e correct answers&

I believe that my skills, qualifications and e#perience are perfect for this )ob and I

think I can use my abilities to the ma#imum.

I consider that this opportunity is perfect for consolidate my career because I will

learn a lot about my work and my profession.

I-ve applied as it is an e#cellent match for my skills etc. It would be a fresh

challenge and a chance to try something new.

I already have the skills and the e#perience you


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It is e#actly the sort of role I am looking for. I am confident I will be able to make a

ma)or contribution and would become a valuable member of your team.

. Why do you want to !ove a"road?/ Why do you want to !ove in 45?Incorrect answers&

Cecause I get more money/I am paid more

Cecause we are treated with respect

Cecause in omania we have a corrupt system

So!e correct answers&

I want to e#perience and develop my skills in a new system, more patient+focused,

and I think that >9 has that

I actually really en)oy my current )ob but I feel it is time for me to move on. I feel

that I have learnt as much as I can in the role and I would now like to take on a

new and fresh challenge.

I have friends or family living in the >9.

*. Why are looking for 6o"s in the 45? Why do you want to co!e in 7ngland?

here are 2 main reasons why I8m looking for )ob in the >9. he first one it8s

about the organiation and valorisation of nursing profession, the growing of the

nursing competencies always begins from >9 health system, and literature nursing

studies are based on 6nglo+;a#on system. he second point concerns my personal

view of life. I want the chance to make career and live in the centre of modern

society where the opportunities are better. In this contest the >9 represents the

possibility to realie myself.

+. Where do want to live2 in a s!all town or in a "ig city?;mall own 6nswer

I prefer a )ob contract for a great public !%; rust not far from a big

southern =ngland town. his choice is motivated for the better possibility of career

and formation in a big hospital+rust. :or my idea of life, I don8t like to live in the


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big cities like Aondon, they are very e#pensive and chaotic, I prefer small town at

few hours from an important city or touristic town.

0ore usually asked 8uestions

1. (an you tell us a"out an occasion of when you showed initiative and took actionwithout waiting for instruction or direction?Suggestion& Give an example when you acted in this way and outline the fact that

you looked for the patient best interest.Sa!ple answer& Bhen I worked as a !urse in =mergency I found a patient in

cardiac arrest.I called for help but because the patient condition was critical I start doing the

cardiopulmonary resuscitation and saved the patient life.

. Tell us a"out a ti!e when you contri"uted to exceptional tea! work;uggestion After you give an example from your previous experience, try to

outline the fact that is crucial to have effective nursing teamwork. The main

reason why is because a good teamwork will bring better patient satisfaction and

in the same time more job satisfaction

*. (an you give an exa!ple of when you went over and a"ove your duties to help

so!eone?

Sa!ple answer& Similar to no answer

+. What do you think will "e the !ain challenges of nursing in 7ngland? ow will

you !anage these?Suggestion& 'on9t say anything a"out 7nglish languageSa!ple answer& I will familiarie myself with the ward and hospital policies and

procedures. hen I will get to know the patients, nursing techniques in practice in

the >9 and drug names. I would need induction, orientation and a mentor.

5.

Why do you want to "e a nurse?


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Sa!ple answer&I did choice to become a nurse because I want to realie all of my

potential. I felt the necessity to increase my knowledge in a different field and

nursing it was the right area to improve my medicine knowledge and my will to

help people. I like to know and to use the comple# tools and medications to care

patients. In this )ob activity it8s very important to be an empathic professional,

because the patients don8t know the procedures and they are afraid for their health

conditions.

. (an you tell us what 8ualities you "elieve you would "ring to our tea!?Suggestion& I work very well under pressure: I;! passionate2

caring/co!passionate2 hard worker2 etc.

Sa!ple answer& In my opinion, firstly a good nurse should love this profession

'caring people( and she should be kind, tolerant, empathetic, organied,

responsible, fair and non+)udgmental.


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Suggestion&

sing the right

procedures during our nursing activity, and using the personal protective equipment we

can reduce or eliminate the infection cases.

=. What do you do if a patient is ypoglycae!ic?

;ample question I check his glycaemic value, respecting the protocol$ I can do a

capillary draw to measure the value of sugar blood concentration. I will repeat this

checking at a right interval time 'generally 3 times a day, before meals(. I register the

values and I communicate them to my referent.

>. What do you do if your patient suddenly feels unwell?

;ample question I must check and monitor the vital signs 'pulsations and

electrocardiogram, blood pressure, o#ygenation, I do a capillary draw to measure the

value of sugar blood concentration + glycaemic measurement(. I put the patient in a

safety area and in a right position like rendelenburg-s position in case of hypotensive

crisis. hen I quickly call my colleague to realie all necessary procedures, following

and respecting the protocol and guidelines.

Scenario 8uestions


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1.The head nurse in charge has to go ho!e sick and asks you to take charge of

the ward2 "ut you are now short staffed. ow will you ensure that patients

receive the care that they re8uire?Sa!ple answer& I would keep calm at all times and I would prioritie the most

urgent situations.

11.In the event of a patient;s death2 how would you !anage this sad situation2 how

are you going to announce the fa!ily? What are you doing in order to "e !ore

supportive?Sa!ple answer& I-m taking the family in a discreet place and communicate them

the sad news showing compassion and understanding for their loss.I would have dignity, respect and consideration for the family members.

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