Adventist Health Registered Nurse Mock Interview
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What IV skills would you bring as a Registered Nurse to the Adventist Health team?
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Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
One of many skills that Registered Nurses at Adventist Health will be expected to have is starting intravenous lines (IVs). IVs can be used for many purposes, including administering fluids, blood transfusions, and medications. The proper delivery of IV therapy is critical because if the treatment is delivered incorrectly, the patient's life could be put in danger. For IV therapy to be properly administered, the IV must be inserted into the vein properly, which requires a specific skill-set and the ability to follow protocols. To successfully answer this question, you should elaborate on your ability and experience in starting and managing IVs. A more successful answer would include an example of when you successfully handled a difficult circumstance while starting and/or managing and IV.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"The RN position I held before my current job in pediatrics was at an infusion center, so I spent most of my days starting and managing patient IVs as they received their infusion medications. Because I worked in the infusion center for so long and started so many IVs, starting them is almost second nature to me. I often find that patients are anxious about getting IVs, even in an infusion center environment, when they come in every so many weeks to get their medication. Since anxiety and stress can cause vasoconstriction, I explain the procedure and help the patient feel comfortable. I also take additional measures to make starting IVs easier on myself and the patient, such as placing a warm compress on the site to dilate the veins and, if possible, offering the patient water to help them hydrate. All these interventions help make the IV process easier for me, but it also helps patients relax and become more comfortable."
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