Pediatric Nurse Mock Interview

Master 29 Pediatric Nurse interview questions covering patient care, family communication, and clinical scenarios.

Question 29 of 29

How do you respond to an emergency situation at work?

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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.

"That really depends on the situation. I always try to remember to remain as calm as possible and report to my designated area as quickly as possible and follow emergency protocol."

Darby Faubion

"There can be any number of emergency situations in a healthcare facility, so how I would respond would be dependent upon what type of emergency it is. First and foremost is the safety of patients and employees. I would make sure no one is in immediate danger and follow any emergency protocol, per facility instructions."

Heather Douglass

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.

Depending on the situation, you will want to respond quickly and make yourself available to assist the doctor in any way you can. Be aware of the surroundings and also observe the patient. Your best response will be one where you are sensitive to the situation by listening closely to the doctor and nurses involved. There may not be anything you can do to help, but if you get in the way, you could definitely create more problems. Ask what you can do and pay attention. If you need to step aside, be respectful and understanding.

Heather Douglass

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.

"If an emergency were to arise, I would wait patiently for the doctors orders and assist her or him in whatever she or he needs. If there is an immediate danger to a patient or someone in my care, I would make sure to offer assistance to get them to safety."

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This depends on what the emergency is. I would follow the protocol based on the emergency and act calmly. If I could do something in my field of practice in an emergency that needed immediate attention, then I would do so at that time.

Rachelle's Feedback

Perfect response! The interviewer will be looking for an answer that refers to your ability to remain calm while recalling your training.

Anonymous Answer

I would assess the situation. Remove the patient from any immediate danger. Notify the physician and follow any orders that the physician has.

Lauren's Feedback

Great response. It is helpful for the interviewer that you are proactive versus reactive in times of crisis.

In a crisis situation, I remain calm and proactive. I would assess the situation quickly to remove myself and the patient from any immediate danger, and notify the physician and follow necessary protocols.

Anonymous Answer

It depends on what the emergency situation is. Regardless of what the situation is I remain calm and listen closely to those around me for directions. I assess the situation to make sure staff and patients are not in immediate danger and then follow the hospital's emergency protocols for the specific emergency. It is important to be able to respond quickly in situations like these but not to get too worked up as that will just cause more panic. An example of how I respond to emergency situations is I was working the COVID unit one shift and a nurse yelled that a patient was desatting and that she needed a nonrebreather mask. I quickly ran to the supply room and grabbed her a nonrebreather. She stated that this wasn't working and that someone needed to call rapid response. Another nurse standing there called a rapid response. I brought the crash cart near the room and waited for further directions from the nurse. She directed me to grab more supplies which I quickly did. During the rapid response I stayed close to the room to see if they needed me to get anything else and I also answered call lights for the other patients on the unit. By responding quickly, remaining calm, and listening to directions allowed the team to work more efficiently. The patient unfortunately was intubated and placed on a ventilator and transferred to the COVID ICU.

Cindy's Feedback

Good. You have a lot of experience to draw on.

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29Pediatric Nurse Interview Questions & Answers

1.Tell me about a time you had to deal with a distraught family member and how you handled it.

2.What characteristics do you think are important for healthcare professionals to have?

3.What made you choose to become a pediatric nurse?

4.Have you ever had a disagreement with a coworker? If so, how was it resolved?

5.What about your job as a pediatric nurse gives you the most satisfaction?

6.Nurses at our facility often work on rotation. Are you willing to work, nights,weekends, holidays, or overtime if needed?

7.Have you ever cared for children with autism, and can you share your knowledge of one of the disorders within the Autism spectrum?

8.Have you ever done wellness exams or given immunizations to pediatric patients?

9.Working in a pediatric unit requires a great deal of attention to detail and often multi-tasking. What do you do to help keep yourself from becoming overwhelmed?

10.What about your work feeds your spirit?

11.What would you say is your greatest strength as a pediatric nurse?

12.What changes have you seen in terms of children's chronic health issues since you became a pediatric nurse?

13.Has there ever been a time when you received negative feedback, and how did you handle it?

14.What advice would you give to a nurse who is about to begin a career in pediatrics?

15.Why do you think nurses often report experiencing 'burn out' and what do you do to help try to prevent that?

16.Have you ever been in a situation in which a co-worker put a patient in jeopardy? If so, how did you handle it?

17. Have you had any special patient or experience that you could share with me that would tell me what it's like to be a pediatric nurse?

18.Why do you think you are a good pediatric nurse?

19.What is a challenge you face being a pediatric nurse?

20. If you could choose a specific schedule or shift, what would it be?

21.In addition to providing care to seriously ill children, pediatric nurses must attend to stressed out family members. How do you approach offering support to family members?

22.Has there ever been a time that you had a disagreement with a coworker? If so, how was it resolved?

23. What are some things you would like for people to notice about your personality?

24.If you were offered a position that requires travel, would you accept it?

25.If you were the person responsible for hiring new employees, what qualities would you look for in a candidate? Do you think you possess those qualities?

Pediatric Nurse Mock Interview

How do you respond to an emergency situation at work?

29Pediatric Nurse Interview Questions & Answers

1.Tell me about a time you had to deal with a distraught family member and how you handled it.

2.What characteristics do you think are important for healthcare professionals to have?

3.What made you choose to become a pediatric nurse?

4.Have you ever had a disagreement with a coworker? If so, how was it resolved?

5.What about your job as a pediatric nurse gives you the most satisfaction?

6.Nurses at our facility often work on rotation. Are you willing to work, nights,weekends, holidays, or overtime if needed?

7.Have you ever cared for children with autism, and can you share your knowledge of one of the disorders within the Autism spectrum?

8.Have you ever done wellness exams or given immunizations to pediatric patients?

9.Working in a pediatric unit requires a great deal of attention to detail and often multi-tasking. What do you do to help keep yourself from becoming overwhelmed?

10.What about your work feeds your spirit?

11.What would you say is your greatest strength as a pediatric nurse?

12.What changes have you seen in terms of children's chronic health issues since you became a pediatric nurse?

13.Has there ever been a time when you received negative feedback, and how did you handle it?

14.What advice would you give to a nurse who is about to begin a career in pediatrics?

15.Why do you think nurses often report experiencing 'burn out' and what do you do to help try to prevent that?

16.Have you ever been in a situation in which a co-worker put a patient in jeopardy? If so, how did you handle it?

17. Have you had any special patient or experience that you could share with me that would tell me what it's like to be a pediatric nurse?

18.Why do you think you are a good pediatric nurse?

19.What is a challenge you face being a pediatric nurse?

20. If you could choose a specific schedule or shift, what would it be?

21.In addition to providing care to seriously ill children, pediatric nurses must attend to stressed out family members. How do you approach offering support to family members?

22.Has there ever been a time that you had a disagreement with a coworker? If so, how was it resolved?

23. What are some things you would like for people to notice about your personality?

24.If you were offered a position that requires travel, would you accept it?

25.If you were the person responsible for hiring new employees, what qualities would you look for in a candidate? Do you think you possess those qualities?

26.What fuels your passion for your work as a pediatric nurse?

27.Have you ever worked in an environment where your co-workers were from diverse backgrounds?

28.Is there a particular story about a pediatric patient that was personally moving for you?

29.How do you respond to an emergency situation at work?