"I've always wanted to work with an organization that prioritizes patient

care, so I'm thrilled to be here. From my research and conversations with

other industry professionals, I know your company also prioritizes high-
quality care and patient satisfaction.

 Your facility has one of the top-rated cardiac units in the country, and I
am interested in utilizing my experience with cardiac patients in a
hospital engaging in the latest research and techniques.
 I really enjoy working in geriatrics, and your facility has a vibrant and
innovative reputation for its programs and population.
 The mechanics of sports injuries have fascinated me since my days as
a student athlete. Your facility utilizes some of the most interesting
treatments and is known to be developing new techniques in many
common chronic issues. I believe that my surgical background would
make me an asset to your nursing staff, and I would love to have the
opportunity to gain experience in such a renowned facility.

 I plan to continue my education and upgrade my credentialing, so I want

to work in a facility where I can progress to higher levels of nursing care
and responsibility.
 I want to work in a large hospital environment because it provides
opportunities for me to expand my knowledge through training and by
working alongside experts.
 I am looking for a stable, long-term position, and this facility is known for
its strong, collaborative teams and career satisfaction among its nurses.

1. I want to work in healthcare because I find the field an excellent match to my

strengths and personality. I’m a great student–which is obviously necessary if you
want to get to a great school like this one. My communication skills also stand out, and
I believe to have what it takes physically and mentally to handle the pressure of any
job in healthcare. What’s more, I have several healthcare workers in my family, and
they are role models for me with the service they do for the local community.

Healthcare is so much different. Even when you have a basic position–such as medical
assistant or patient transporter, you always know your place in the ecosystem of a hospital
or medical practice, you have contact with patients, and can sense the impact you have
on their lives. It makes all the difference for me personally, and I cannot imagine working in
another field than healthcare.

3. I just feel that healthcare professionals are as needed as ever. And I do not refer
only to the pandemic. People who are not blind can see many children suffering
from all sorts of allergies and diseases. What’s more, cancer is ever more
prevalent, and so are the so called diseases of civilization. In my opinion, each of
us should try their best to help the issue. Some people may focus only on their
own lives and diet–one patient less is always welcome. But someone who feels
calling to help the others–like I do, should aspire for a career in healthcare. At
least that’s my opinion.

4. I am interested in healthcare and nursing in particular because I’ve had such a

good experience with nurses in my life. Suffering from a severe gastrointestinal issues,
I frequented the hospitals as a child. And it wasn’t easy, as you can imagine. As a
child you want to play with friends and go to school. The last thing you want to is
spending weeks on end in hospital. But the nurses made my time there so much
better. And I fell in love with the career, and decided that one day I will do the same,
to pay back the favor. Fast forward I am here, interviewing for a nursing job with you.

Working in healthcare will allow you to reach your desire to help others meanwhile earning
a wage. You may help to bring a new life into the world or save another life from ending.
Working in healthcare, whether directly or indirectly to another person, you will be changing
lives and impacting families.

As a healthcare professional, you get to have a fast-paced workday with an ever-changing

atmosphere. This type of work environment leaves professionals finishing each day feeling
a sense of fulfilment.

I want to work for your hospital because it is an organization that always insists on the
highest standards achievable.
From the information that I have acquired mostly from the internet, I have found that
everyone who works for your organization acts with a high degree of professionalism, and
your hospital expects its manpower to continually learn, improve and develop.
Your hospital also has a set of important values that I think are fundamental to quality
patient care. These are working together with patients, respect and dignity, commitment to
quality of care, improving lives and everyone counts. I believe the experience and the skills
necessary to continually demonstrate these essential values in my work.
finally, there are numerous benefits for me working in your hospital I will get to work
alongside other like-minded healthcare professionals and I will get to make a positive
difference to people’s lives in my daily work.
 1. You should hire me because I have a particular motivation to work exactly for your
hospital. First of all, I really like your mission statement, the fact that you work with
vulnerable communities here, and that you basically don’t refuse anyone. In the
age of inequality we are living right now, it is something truly special. Secondly, I live
just 10 minutes walking distance from here, which would make it easy for me to
come to work as a last minute replacement, or if a pair of helping hands is needed in
emergency situations, basically anytime. And last but not least I know the
management of this place, and really like the way in which they run it. I
basically handpicked this offer, and believe my motivation is stronger than that of
other job candidates.

1. Speaking honestly, I believe I stand out with my level of experience. Certainly I

haven’t met other job candidates, but I’ve worked in the ICU for ten years already,
and that’s an experience hard to beat. Of course, experience is not everything.
Good nurse needs right attitude, empathy, and also a strong mind, to manage to
handle and process all they see in the job. But I believe to have all these things in
me, plus my extensive experience. Perhaps it makes from me the best candidate for
the job.
2. You should hire me because of my attitude to this work. I see nursing as my
personal mission, something I want to do for the rest of my life. I do not care about
money really. Other things matter to me. If you hire me, you can be sure I will give my
100% every day at work, and I will try to become the best nurse I can be. Of
course, I know I am just starting my professional career. I do not have much to show
here. But I have all the motivation in the world, and I am as eager to start as
anyone. If you give me a chance to prove it in your clinic, you won’t end up
disappointed.
3. To be honest, I cannot say whether you should hire me, or one of the other job
candidates. I have my qualities, and I am sure you’ve had time to understand them in
this interview. And I would love to work for your practice. But I am sure other job
candidates also have their qualities and their dreams. And I am humble enough to
admit it isn’t impossible that some of them are even better than me. Anyway, you
know better than anyone else who exactly you are looking for. I tried my best
to answer all your questions honestly, and to show you who I am. Now it is up to
you to consider whether it makes sense to hire me, or you should opt for one of the
other candidates. I cannot give you an advice here.

5. A better question would be why you shouldn’t. I meet all job criteria, and I’ve been
working in the same field for seven years already. What’s more, I sincerely believe to
have the right personality for the job of a correctional nurse, because I can keep
my distance, and I am a person who can stick to the rules in 100% of cases. If
there is any reason why you should not give me a chance, I cannot see it from my
perspective, which is certainly slightly biased.
6. Maybe you should choose me because of my recommendations. Please have a
look at them. As you can see, my former managers and employers say just the
best things about me, and all of them were actually sad to see me leave. But life is a
change, I married again and moved, and now I am looking for a new job in this city.
New job, but with the same attitude, motivation, and goals–to be the best nurse I can
be, for each and every patient I meet, just like I’ve done it in my former hospital.
7. If for nothing else, you should hire me simply because you need me here. Let’s
be honest. One doesn’t have to be an insider to quickly spot that this ward is
heavily understaffed. Maybe I do not have the best resume, or the desired level of
experience. But I can assure you that I have the right attitude, I do not mind to
work in a psychiatric ward, and I really want to bring some value to your team. With
the low number of nurses working in the ward currently, can you really afford to
refuse me?
8. I am passionate about the nursing profession and I am excited about the
opportunity to join an organization that is dedicated to providing quality
healthcare to its patients.
9. I am confident that I can contribute to the organization by using my skills
and experience to help improve patient care.
10. I am also committed to the mission of the organization and I believe that I can
make a positive impact on the patients and staff.
11. I am confident that I would be a valuable member of the team and I am eager to
join and contribute to the organization.
12. I have researched the organization and I am impressed by its commitment to
ensuring that its patients receive high-quality healthcare.
13. I believe I have the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to help this
organization reach its goals.
14. This organization has been my dream employer for a long time and I am excited to
have the opportunity to join the team.
15. I am confident that I can make a positive contribution and I am eager to start
working here and make a difference.
16. I understand the challenges that this organization is facing and I believe that I can
help to address them.
17. My experience and skills will go a long way in helping this organization to achieve
its goals.
18. I’m passionate about nursing and I want to work for an organization that is
committed to providing quality healthcare.
19. I believe that this organization is the perfect fit for me.
20. I’m excited to have the opportunity to join the team and contribute my skills and
knowledge.
21. This institution’s mission statement is to inspire hope and healing in the world.
22. My beliefs resonate with this statement and I want to work here as a nurse in order
to help patients who are going through difficult times.
 23. I have the necessary skills and experience to provide quality care to patients.
24. I’m confident that I can make  a positive contribution to the organization  as well as
help you achieve your goals.
25. I have been closely following the organization’s progress and I am impressed by the
work that it has done so far.
26. I believe that I can make a valuable contribution to the organization and
help it reach new heights.
27. I am committed to the mission of the organization and I am confident that I have
what it takes to be a successful nurse here.
28. I am excited to join the team and work together to provide quality care to the
patients.

How did you deal with someone who wasn’t satisfied with
your patient care?”
Although I try to give my all to every patient I see it is important to understand that you cannot
always please everyone, no matter what you do.
29. Some people may feel intimidated by your personality type, or perhaps an ICU patient
with heart failure exacerbation is upset with you for not putting salt on their eggs as they
requested – our job is to do what is in their health’s best interest.  
30. Whatever the situation may be, regardless of if someone is not happy with your care or
not, you must be communicative and explain to the patient, “I am sorry, I understand
that you wanted salt on your eggs, but I am not only doing what the order says, but I am
doing what is best for your health.“

“Describe a time where you had to deal with a difficult patient

and how you handled that.”
Working in the ICU, I had a patient that did not like me. He yelled at me every time I came
into the room. No matter what I did, he found something to be negative about and was extremely
rude.   
He kept calling me a “pion,“and saying that I was nothing and didn‘t matter. I respectfully
and  calmly talked to him and told him that I was sorry that he felt that way.  
Upon leaving the room, I brought my charge nurse in so that she could witness his behavior.
He continued to make these mean comments.  
Despite his attitude towards me, I persevered through the shift.   The following day, I received
him as my patient, again.  
As I walked into the room, preparing for the worst, he greeted me with kindness and was the
calmest I had ever seen him. It turns out that the day he had full-blown delirium the day before. 
The moral of the story is to be kind and patient. You do not know what people or going
through.
 Why do you want to work here?”
I am  truly invested in helping others. I want  to work in an environment where I can
continually grow and learn.
Your company/hospital has a wonderful reputation. I am excited about becoming a part
of the team and making a difference in people‘s lives, whether it be my patients or those around
me helping provide care. 

“Why should we hire you?”

I have always wanted to be a nurse.  
During college, while my friends were out partying and just making it by in classes,I was
graduating. I have always had a strong drive to be successful. I know what I want, and
I  don‘t  stop until I achieve it. 
I am a go–getter.  I love caring for others and making an impact.  
Although I know there will be challenges and hurdles along the way, I will take those and use
them as a foundation to make myself stronger. I want to be a part of something bigger. 
I love being a part of a team, and will go above and beyond to help those around me while
simultaneously providing the best care to my patients.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
I would have to say my biggest strengths are my drive and  organizational skills.  I am
extremely driven. 
If there is a problem in front of me that I do not know how to accomplish, I struggle, fail, and
persevere until I figure it out. 
I am the personality type that thinks, “Never tell me I cannot do something because I will
move mountains to prove you wrong.“ It is not boastfulness, it is confidence. 
I am extremely task–oriented and efficient in my work  – I always get things done. 
As far as my biggest weaknesses go, I would say that I get frustrated when other people in
their job roles don’t pull their weight. When more work falls on me or a teammate because of
someone else not contributing, it is frustrating and can create additional problems. 

Do you work better alone or as part of a team?

I believe that nursing is a team effort, and I enjoy contributing to a team, but I also
appreciate the one-on-one time I have with my patients.
How would you handle a situation where a patient
complains of having constant pain?
I would be sympathetic to their complaint and reassure the patient I am hearing
everything they are saying while doing the best I can to make them as comfortable as
possible.

How do you handle stress while on duty?

I handle stress by focusing on the care of the patient, which to me is the most important
thing. If I overreact, it could upset the patient, so I do my best to stay calm and focused
for them.

What do you feel is most rewarding about being a nurse?

I find helping patients through the recovery process to be most rewarding. No matter
how prepared or educated you feel before having major surgery, you can never fully
know how your body will react and or how fast you can get back to your usual routine
while recovering. Post-surgical rehabilitation can be overwhelming, but I take pride in
going above and beyond in making sure patients get the best care imaginable.

What do you feel is most challenging about being a nurse?

Because I am very involved with my patients and tend to see them as family, I think the
most challenging part of being a nurse is having to leave work. Before the end of each
shift, I do my best to make sure the other nurses understand all of the details involved in
each patient’s case I’ve been working on to ensure the patient receives the best care
from all the staff at our facility.

How has your prior training prepared you for a nursing

career?
Nursing is unique in the sense that it’s both a science because of the technical skills
and knowledge you possess, as well as an art because of the wisdom, compassion, and
empathy you carry for your patients.

Why do you want to work here?

Upon researching this organization, I see myself being a good fit for this company
because I agree with its vision, mission, and value statements.

How do you keep current with medical findings and

practices?
Continuing my education is necessary for renewing my license as well as keeping skills
fresh, while at the same time expanding my knowledge base by networking
professionally.
Why did you want to become a nurse?
I wanted to work in an exciting career where I felt challenged. I like the variety of the
nursing routine, and at the same time, I get to make a difference in people’s lives on a
daily basis.

Why should we hire you?

I am a team player who is loyal to my work. I understand how not giving my best every
shift could affect my team as well as my patients. I am comfortable as a leader and take
pride in working to ease my patient’s fears while alleviating their stress during
procedures.