Addiction Nurse Mock Interview
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Is there a type of patient or specific diagnosis that you find it more difficult to work with?
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Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
Behavioral issues and dual diagnosis, like a bipolar alcoholic, can make treatment extremely difficult. What can make treatment even more difficult are those who don't cooperate or follow through with the plan of care. Tell the interviewer about a particular situation or patient. Be sure to respect patient confidentiality when sharing any examples.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"When a patient doesn't take responsibility to start making changes that are constructive in their life, I find these cases very difficult. I do my best to empower them, because ultimately they are the ones who can change their own lives. However, if they choose not to do the work, treatment is a whole lot harder."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I believe any addiction nurse will tell you, no matter what the diagnosis, if a client is not really ready to face his addiction and become active in a treatment plan, providing care is difficult. Clients make a choice daily whether or not to participate in their addiction or to be proactive in their recovery."
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I have come across some difficult patients in my career as an addiction nurse. I would say the most challenging patients are those who do not follow their treatment plan yet tell me that they are. It's hard to work around dishonesty so I gently remind these patients that the only person they are hurting is themselves."
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