Licensed Practical Nurse Mock Interview
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In addition to providing care to ill patients, and LPN must attend to stressed-out family members. How do you approach offering support to family members?
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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"I know what it's like to be the family member who is worried about a loved one requiring care. I remember when my father was very ill. He had some nurses who were very kind and approachable. He had a few that were not so kind. As an LPN, I will remember how it felt when I was the one in need of support and to treat those family members with the same kind of respect and kindness that I wanted."
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"Each family has a different dynamic. As a skilled LPN, I try to recognize the specific personalities and unique needs of my patients and their loved ones. When time allows, I briefly visit with the family members of my patients so that they know who is caring for their loved one and begin to build rapport with them. Having a good relationship between care providers and family members has a positive effect on the patient and often improves their recovery time."
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.
It is natural for family members to be afraid and experience anxiety when a loved one is under medical care. Communicating your compassion and knack for comforting others will show the interviewer how well-rounded you are as a nursing professional. Describe your approach to overall care and compassion.
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.
"Caring for family members often requires as much diligence as caring for our patients. They are naturally afraid of an unfavorable outcome concerning their loved ones. I always speak kindly and offer time to answer questions and allow family members to talk about their concerns. While every day does not offer as much free time as others, a few minutes can often make a big difference to a concerned family member."
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