Mayo Clinic Registered Nurse Mock Interview
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Question 23 of 50
If you witnessed another nurse stealing narcotics, what would you do?
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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
Mayo Clinic lists integrity as a core value, noting it is their objective to "adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and personal responsibility, worthy of the trust our patients place in us." This question allows the interviewer to discover more about your character, so think carefully about your answer, as it will leave a strong impression. They want to know that they are hiring a trustworthy and honest employee with the integrity to step in and do what's right, even when it's uncomfortable. Talk to the interviewer about the steps you would take if you caught a co-worker stealing.
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I would report this serious violation immediately. In many instances, if I see a concerning behavior or situation, I will address it with the colleague, for example, forgetting to wash their hands. However, diverting narcotics is a serious issue and can cause great harm to the patient and the company, so I would notify my supervisor immediately."
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"Unfortunately, last year, I encountered this exact situation. I witnessed another nurse taking narcotics from the med cart, putting them in his locker, and documenting that the medication had been given to a patient. I immediately reported this to my Director of Nursing at the time, as it was a reportable incident. This is a no-tolerance situation as it impacts patients because they are not getting the medications they are ordered to receive. I would never hesitate to report it again if I witnessed it happen while working at Mayo Clinic."
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