Mount Sinai Medical Center Interview – Flashcards

EES: Education, Employment, Skills ? BSN Suny Stony Brook, ADN Miami-Dade Collge ? I was a CNA for a year, volunteer at Joe DiMaggio Hospital for a summer, I work at CVS pharmacy for 7 years ? friendly and outgoing, comfortable meeting and talking to new people

? from what understand and according to the mission statement MSMC offers high-quality health to a diverse community through teaching, research, and Charity Care ? from word of mouth from my classmates, who also did their clinical rotations here said they love the positive atmosphere, and the nursing were so willing and not hesitant to teach them skills. ? it would be a wonderful environment for me to grow and teach others myself.

? I spent most of my childhood and adolescents in and out of the hospitals visiting my two brothers who both have sickle cell disease. ?As a volunteer at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital and a CNA I was touched by the nurse's interaction with the patients and how comfortable they made them feel . ? With years of exposure in the hospital my interest in nursing grew and I want to pursue a career that touched and changed people lives

? I the past I have struggled slightly with test taking anxiety. Right before an exam i would spend most of my time in the restroom. ? arriving early, start exercising, and get a good night sleep. ? As I did this for every exam my confidence increased and my anxiety has been dramatically reduced.

? compastionate : i am dedicated to patient care making sure their are comfortable ? reliable : i alway follow through on my promise ? compose:

I will voice my concern, and make suggestions, i have to make sure it's correct, then i would double check with the nurses superviors

? Being able to work well with others ?Being a likeable person ? Being empathetic ?Respectful of other and their opoins ?Sharing knowledge ?Positive attitude

?people who know how to achieve goals and inspire people along the way. ? A person who understand the talent and temperament of each person ? A person that can display qualities such as good listening skills, being inspirational, and empowering other. ? stepping out of your comfort zone and taking risk to create reward. ? inspire motivation in others to move toward a desirable vision.

call the doctor, tell the supervisor, and monitor the patients for adverser side effects of the medication, fill out and incident report

deciding which needs or problems require immediate action and which ones could be delayed until a later time because they are not urgent ?Use the ABCs" airway, breathing, and circulation. ?Maslow's hierarchy of needs: physiological needs are the priority and require your immediate attention. Safety needs are the next priority, followed by psychosocial needs. ? The nursing process ; Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation,

?Short goal: quicly adapt to any new setting, make a positive impact as a new member of the team, build a strong foundation in the position i am applying for , i would like to be a helpful team player ?Long term: I would like to aquire knowlege in various area of nursing for epample, psych, ped, and ob. I would like to continue my education, and eventurally become a phychiatric nurse practioners.

Follows the policies and guidelines Treats others with respect Demonstrates nonjudgmental behaviors and attitudes Maintains confidentiality Submits completed assignments by the due date

describe the ideal candidate for this job. How is performance evaluated and how often? How long is the training and orientation for this position?