Ask the questions that show you the real unit.

Pick your role and what worries you to get three questions and what to listen for.

What do you want to find out?

Your role

What worries you most? Pick up to two.

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Experience at this level

Choose your role and what worries you, or describe the job.

RN · ICU nights · first job

Example

“How much support will I get on nights after orientation?”

Three questions · hiring manager

How many precepted shifts will I get?
Listen for: A number they will put in writing, and who decides if you need more.
If it stays vague: “When did a recent hire need more precepted shifts, and what happened?”
How are new nurses paired when acuity changes or an assignment becomes unsafe?
Who can I reach in the moment when I need a second set of eyes, and how is charge coverage assigned?

Questions that help you choose the role

What questions should a nurse ask in an interview?

Ask about what would change your decision: how orientation works and who precepts you, the usual patient load on your shift, how often you float, and what the unit does on a short-staffed night. Ask for a recent example rather than the policy, then write down what you heard.

What should a new graduate nurse ask in an interview?

Ask how orientation progresses, who supports you on your shift, and how you receive feedback. Request an example: how does the team decide someone is ready for a larger assignment? A clear process is more useful than a promise of a supportive culture.

Can I use this for an LPN or LVN interview?

Yes. Choose LPN/LVN and describe the role. Useful questions clarify your day-to-day responsibilities, assignment expectations, and who is available for guidance on your shift. Add anything the posting leaves unclear.

What should a nurse practitioner ask a potential employer?

Clarify onboarding, visit or patient volume, clinical backup, inbox work, and call coverage. Ask how these responsibilities change as you settle into the role, and who decides when your workload increases.

Can the questions use a specific employer or job posting?

Yes. Add the employer, campus, or posting link, or paste the posting. The card can use relevant public information and show any sources it uses. A general employer page may leave details about your own team unanswered; those become questions for the interview.

Can I save the questions and return after my interview?