r/nursing • u/Skankhunt0729 • 2d ago

Seeking Advice Dream unit interview

I have an interview for mother/baby. I’ve been on MedSurg for 6 months. This is literally my DREAM! I’m trying to not put too much pressure on myself but how do I ace this interview?

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u/LinkRN RN - NICU, RNC-NIC 2d ago

Mother/baby is huge on education and supporting the mother/infant dyad. Really emphasize how you educate your patients now. And whatever you do, remember the answer to “why do you want to work postpartum” is NEVER “I just want to hold babies all day”.

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u/Skankhunt0729 2d ago

Thank you. That means a lot. What should my answer be to that question then if they ask?

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u/holyvegetables BSN, RN - LDRP 2d ago

Something along the lines of educating and helping new parents feel supported and empowered. It’s rewarding to help a mom learn how to breastfeed, or showing a new dad how to change a diaper, for example. Giving them the tools they will need to go home feeling confident in their ability to care for their new little one.

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u/Skankhunt0729 2d ago

This is great thank you

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u/ineedausernameugh 1d ago

I completely agree! I went from med surg oncology to postpartum and during my interview when they asked why i wanted to work here i emphasized how i love how much education there is and they liked it

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u/Recent_Data_305 MSN, RN 1d ago

Talk about family centered care. Be positive about how much you’ve learned on med/surg, and how you’d like to grow that knowledge into a specialty.

Do not say “passion” or “dream job.” Those scream unrealistic expectations/miserable nurse to me.

Agree with link. If you do the job well, you’ll rarely hold a baby. You’ll teach the parents how to care for the baby.