UT Southwestern Medical Center Nurse Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 24 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Registered Nurse
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Got an email from the nurse recruiter a couple weeks after applying online asking about references and when I could interview. Since I was flying in from out of state, they were cool and set up a time that worked with my flight. The actual interview was in the department I applied for, with two RNs asking questions. They were super friendly and not intimidating at all, which was great for a new grad. Mostly situational/behavioral questions. They let me know when to expect a call and thanked me for coming in person. The interview took about an hour. Got an email with a job offer two weeks later.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe how you actively ensure patient safety?
- What would be your course of action if you discovered your patient unresponsive upon arrival for your shift?
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Registered Nurse
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Went through a few interviews, starting with HR and then moving to the unit staff. First was HR, which involved a phone interview and then an in-person one. After that, there were 3-4 behavioral tests. Passing those led to the next stage. Second, the unit management interviewed me in person. If that went well, I met with the team I'd be working with, chosen by management. If both managers and team approved, I moved on. Third, an offer call from unit managers or HR to talk salary and terms. Acceptance followed if terms were agreeable.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The most difficult questions asked were the typical ones you get asked on most job interviews.
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Registered Nurse
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
Got contacted by a recruiter quickly and had an interview with the hiring manager set up for that same week. I had to get 5 references completed before the interview. It's been weeks since the interview and I still haven't heard back from the recruiter. Emails and voicemails haven't been answered or acknowledged. Honestly, some kind of response after an interview should be given. Even a simple 'we're still deciding' or 'you're not a fit' would be fine. Just ignoring requests for communication is really unprofessional.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your long-term career aspirations?
UT Southwestern Medical Center Nurse Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UT Southwestern Medical Center interview reports.
“A patient's wife calls reporting 40 minutes of bleeding from a post-op thyroidectomy incision; what advice do you provide?”
Read reports →“What gtts are you accustomed to titrating?”
Read reports →“What made you decide to become a nurse?”
Read reports →“What would be your course of action if you discovered your patient unresponsive upon arrival for your shift?”
Read reports →“What are your reasons for preferring an outpatient clinic over a hospital setting?”
Read report →“What led you to choose UT?”
Read report →“Can you describe your ideal non-work day?”
Read report →“What motivated your decision to pursue a career in nursing?”
Read report →“What surgical procedures are you experienced with?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 24 UT Southwestern Medical Center interview reports.