2024 INTERVIEW KAISER EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Tell me about yourself - CORRECT ANSWERS-- I'm a recent graduate of San
Jose state. where i concurrently pursued a degree in both nursing and
biological sciences. The reason i chose to continue to pursue nursing is
because upon being accepted to the program I loved the patient interaction i
received in the nursing clinical setting. I am partriculary interested in
maternal newborn health and labor and delivery because of the strong bonds
formed with the patients and their families as we work closely with them to
during this important life event.
- THus my background has been focused on preparing myself to become a
great L&D RN. Specifically, (
- I am excited to continue on this path and I feel that what have done up to
this point has prepared for this position.
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a mistake you made in clinical and what you did about it. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A mistake I made was giving a pitcher of water to a patient who
requested water when they were NPO. when i realized my mistake, I quickly
went into the room to correct the mistake, apologized for having to take the
water away, and asse. Then I reported it to my clinical instructor because I
wanted to be maintain my accountability for what I had did. Luckily, she said
it was OK since it appeared he only took a few sips of the water.
One thing with making careless mistakes such as this is that it helps you to
not make the same mistake again. Now I try to always be aware of orders
and I have not made a careless mistake like that again.
how do i provide patient centered care? - CORRECT ANSWERS-I provide
patient centered care by not only providing my patient and her family the
quality care that I would want my own family to receive, but also treating her
as an active member of the team by making every effort to include them in
the plan of care. For example by assessing individual preferences and being
supportive of them, being considerate of their birth plan, always
communicating with the patient through patient education and informing her
before doing anything. I try to include them in what im doing such as letting
family members help bathe the baby, letting them see the placenta.
How do you deal with change - CORRECT ANSWERS-Change is inevitable in
life. If we did not change we remain stagnant and do not improve. therefore i
welcome change and the challenge that comes with adapting to the change.
The same applies in the clinical setting such as in labor and delivery. the
, status of the laboring woman can change at any moment and an effective
and skilled nurse must be quick in adapting his or her plan of care to the
situation.
how do you prioritize.? - CORRECT ANSWERS--assess and gather as much
information as possible about the tasks that need to be done
-For example, i assess level of difficulty, when the deadlines are, whether or
not similar task can be grouped together
- Use this information to devise a plan and prepare myself to handle the
situation and get things done in the most timely and effective way
- Example-
----CLINICAL Situation- there was a time where I participated in the
management of four observation rooms used to triage patients. It was a
challenging situation for me because prior to that experience I had been
accustomed to seeing about 2 patients per night. However that night,
patients were being discharged, admitted, and seen at such a fast rate that it
was difficult for me to keep up and organize all the information.
---- The way I handled the situation was first i maintained my composure so
as to not stress out or worry pregnant moms who can probably easily be
stressed out and then i assessed how i can get things done efficiently so as
to not overwhelm myself even more. For example, I tried to work as quickly
and efficiently as possible, such as charting immediately instead of waiting
till i finished everything to chart. grouping similar task and also collaborating
with my preceptor in the division of tasks. Also, i asked my preceptor for tips
during our break, From that experience. i definitely tested my prioritization
and time management skills. and I was just happy to have survived that
night without any incidencts.
What are your strengths? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- My strenght is my
adaptability, effective teamplayer, diligence in accomplishing goals.
-I feel my main strength is my focus and determination in succesffully
accomplishing the goals I have set out for myself.
- For example, one of the personal goals i have set for myself and also
something i feel is one of my greatest accomplishments was completing my
dual major and dual minor while maintaining a balance between my
professional and personal life. It was something that was definitely
challenging and took a lot of discipline, and i was met with a variety of
challenges and I also encountered discouragement form authroatitative
figures. (Ex- nurse advisor consistenty pushed me to drop my second major
and kept telling me that i couldn't do it.)
- However, despite these challenges, by focus and persistence and
maintaining a positive attitude i was able to completed both my majors and
graduate with honors.
What are your weaknesses? - CORRECT ANSWERS--I tend to over think
things, especially when i learn something new, i tend to really want to get it
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Tell me about yourself - CORRECT ANSWERS-- I'm a recent graduate of San
Jose state. where i concurrently pursued a degree in both nursing and
biological sciences. The reason i chose to continue to pursue nursing is
because upon being accepted to the program I loved the patient interaction i
received in the nursing clinical setting. I am partriculary interested in
maternal newborn health and labor and delivery because of the strong bonds
formed with the patients and their families as we work closely with them to
during this important life event.
- THus my background has been focused on preparing myself to become a
great L&D RN. Specifically, (
- I am excited to continue on this path and I feel that what have done up to
this point has prepared for this position.
-
a mistake you made in clinical and what you did about it. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A mistake I made was giving a pitcher of water to a patient who
requested water when they were NPO. when i realized my mistake, I quickly
went into the room to correct the mistake, apologized for having to take the
water away, and asse. Then I reported it to my clinical instructor because I
wanted to be maintain my accountability for what I had did. Luckily, she said
it was OK since it appeared he only took a few sips of the water.
One thing with making careless mistakes such as this is that it helps you to
not make the same mistake again. Now I try to always be aware of orders
and I have not made a careless mistake like that again.
how do i provide patient centered care? - CORRECT ANSWERS-I provide
patient centered care by not only providing my patient and her family the
quality care that I would want my own family to receive, but also treating her
as an active member of the team by making every effort to include them in
the plan of care. For example by assessing individual preferences and being
supportive of them, being considerate of their birth plan, always
communicating with the patient through patient education and informing her
before doing anything. I try to include them in what im doing such as letting
family members help bathe the baby, letting them see the placenta.
How do you deal with change - CORRECT ANSWERS-Change is inevitable in
life. If we did not change we remain stagnant and do not improve. therefore i
welcome change and the challenge that comes with adapting to the change.
The same applies in the clinical setting such as in labor and delivery. the
, status of the laboring woman can change at any moment and an effective
and skilled nurse must be quick in adapting his or her plan of care to the
situation.
how do you prioritize.? - CORRECT ANSWERS--assess and gather as much
information as possible about the tasks that need to be done
-For example, i assess level of difficulty, when the deadlines are, whether or
not similar task can be grouped together
- Use this information to devise a plan and prepare myself to handle the
situation and get things done in the most timely and effective way
- Example-
----CLINICAL Situation- there was a time where I participated in the
management of four observation rooms used to triage patients. It was a
challenging situation for me because prior to that experience I had been
accustomed to seeing about 2 patients per night. However that night,
patients were being discharged, admitted, and seen at such a fast rate that it
was difficult for me to keep up and organize all the information.
---- The way I handled the situation was first i maintained my composure so
as to not stress out or worry pregnant moms who can probably easily be
stressed out and then i assessed how i can get things done efficiently so as
to not overwhelm myself even more. For example, I tried to work as quickly
and efficiently as possible, such as charting immediately instead of waiting
till i finished everything to chart. grouping similar task and also collaborating
with my preceptor in the division of tasks. Also, i asked my preceptor for tips
during our break, From that experience. i definitely tested my prioritization
and time management skills. and I was just happy to have survived that
night without any incidencts.
What are your strengths? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- My strenght is my
adaptability, effective teamplayer, diligence in accomplishing goals.
-I feel my main strength is my focus and determination in succesffully
accomplishing the goals I have set out for myself.
- For example, one of the personal goals i have set for myself and also
something i feel is one of my greatest accomplishments was completing my
dual major and dual minor while maintaining a balance between my
professional and personal life. It was something that was definitely
challenging and took a lot of discipline, and i was met with a variety of
challenges and I also encountered discouragement form authroatitative
figures. (Ex- nurse advisor consistenty pushed me to drop my second major
and kept telling me that i couldn't do it.)
- However, despite these challenges, by focus and persistence and
maintaining a positive attitude i was able to completed both my majors and
graduate with honors.
What are your weaknesses? - CORRECT ANSWERS--I tend to over think
things, especially when i learn something new, i tend to really want to get it
