Nurse Practitioner Mock Interview
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How do you handle a disagreement with a physician?
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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
Many providers can be on the care team in a hospital setting, so collaboration is crucial. The interviewer wants to understand your interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Give an example of a time you disagreed with a physician regarding a diagnosis, treatment plan, etc., and how you resolved the disagreement. Refrain from speaking negatively about the physician or the company when giving your answer.
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"As a new NP, I did run into this situation when treating a patient during my first month at the hospital. I was working under an attending physician, helping him do rounds, and there was a very complex patient with many chronic illnesses. I recommended a treatment plan for that patient, and the physician disagreed. Because it was his patient with whom he had a history, I supported his recommendation, and then later, we had a debrief of sorts. I asked him to walk me through his thinking and decision-making, so I could better understand how we came to different treatment options. It was a good learning experience and helped me develop diagnosing skills with complex patients."
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I have not encountered this type of situation before, but if I disagreed with a physician, I would be respectful in my approach. I would ask to have a conversation to explain the reasoning behind my diagnosis process or my recommendation for treatment. I would also be open to hearing why the physician disagreed with my assessment, and I would keep an open mind so I could learn or improve if I missed a step or did something incorrectly."
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