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Last post 02-11-2008 9:52 by colin cooper. 3 replies.
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  • 02-02-2008 20:54

    help with an interview

    i have my first interview for a practice nurse post next week. being only recentply qualified this(understandably) has been keeping me awake at night.can anyone giveme some advice and tips on what i might expect?

    Celia 

  • 02-04-2008 12:13 In reply to

    Re: help with an interview

    Hi Celia

    I'm posting a response on behalf of a nurse practitioner who was having trouble with her internet connection...

    Jean Curry, from Northumberland, says: 'I would advise her to look at the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and how she would be involved, also chronic disease management, I would also go the surgery and meet with current practice nurses and chat to them about the practice needs, also be ready to speak about team work.'

    Hope that's helpful - good luck.

    Nick Bostock is news editor of GP and Independent Nurse magazines.
  • 02-05-2008 10:44 In reply to

    • Karina
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    Re: help with an interview

     Hi Celia

    You are likely to be asked about time management, teamworking, how you deal with stress.  You need to know about QOF (quality outcomes frameworks) as GP's will want their practice nurses to help achieve these to help boost their finances.  Write a list of all your strengths and weaknesses (try to turn the weaknesses into positives) and all your experiences to date as these will help you answer lots of questions.  The hardest interviews I have ever been to have asked me to describe situations eg. tell me about a time when you disagreed with a manager....tell me about a mistake you have made.... etc.  They are unlikely to ask you anything too tough, but it is best to be prepared.  There are loads of interview questions you can find online if you google interview questions practice nursing.  Good luck.

  • 02-11-2008 9:52 In reply to

    Re: help with an interview

    Hi Celia, there's a good careers resource on our healthcare republic jobs site which could be of use... http://jobs.healthcarerepublic.com/careers/CareerAdvice/Nurse/
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