Interview Questions (Questions you Can Ask)

The interview is the time to communicate your skills and abilities to a potential employer. Being prepared for an interview is essential, and in this section, we'll provide you with examples of questions you're most likely to be asked when interviewing for a health care position.

The difference between a successful job offer or a Dear John/Mary letter generally depends upon your ability to successfully prepare for a job interview. Read on for example questions you're likely to be asked, and questions you can ask an employer during your next job interview.

General Interview Questions
Questions for Management Positions
Questions to ask the Employer

Questions to Ask Employers during Interview

1. What is your nurse/patient ratio?
2. Do you have 8/10/12 hour shifts?
3. Can you explain the scheduling process?
4. Do you have self scheduling or how is the scheduling done for the unit?
5. Do you offer a Baylor program?
6. What are the current challenges that your company faces?
7. Why did the last person leave the position?
8. How long has the position been vacant?
9. What were the results of the last survey?
   

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10. When is the next survey scheduled?
11. Is call required for this position?
12. If so, what are the call requirements?
13. What would be my primary challenges if I were selected for this position?
14. What is your management style?
15. How often are performance reviews conducted and what is your process?
16. How does this organization feel about continuing education?
17. How does the administration view nursing in terms of importance to the hospital?
18. How much independence do nurses have in being creative problem-solvers?
    
    

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19. Are nurses allowed to suggest areas for research to improve patient care? If so, are they allowed to design and carry out research projects with other professionals?
20. Can you give me an example of something you like, and dislike about working for this company?
21. What unique challenges has this unit faced over the last year? (i.e. successes, failures, etc.)

22. What sets this organization apart from it's competitors?
23. How long is the orientation phase and what can I expect?
24. Will I work with one preceptor throughout or will I have several different preceptors?
25. Can the orientation phase be lengthened if I feel I need more time? If my preceptor feels I need more time?
26. How much of the orientation phase will be spent on the shift I will be working?
    
    
    

Do you have some other questions you'd like to see added to this list? E-mail us at interviewquestions@hospitalsoup.com and we'll add your questions to this page.

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