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Question 2 of 35 for our City Of Hope Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 35

Tell me about a time your integrity was challenged.

"I know that City of Hope values integrity and emphasizes doing the right thing to ensure patient safety. I once was in a patient room with another colleague, and this patient was a two-person assist with a gait belt. We had several other patients with their call lights on needing help, and we could not locate the patient's gait belt in her room, so my colleague suggested we lift her under the arms ourselves to save time. It was tempting because so many other patients also needed our help. However, I reminded her that it was unsafe for the patient, and I went to the nurse's desk to find a spare gait belt. It's important to do the right thing and not take shortcuts, especially when patient safety is at stake."

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How to Answer: Tell me about a time your integrity was challenged.

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a City Of Hope job interview.

  • 2. Tell me about a time your integrity was challenged.

      How to Answer

      Integrity is a core value at City of Hope. This question allows the interviewer to discover more about your character. It's not uncommon for ethical dilemmas in the workplace to come up from time to time, so speak openly about any relevant experiences you've had. Think carefully about your answer, as it will leave a strong impression.

      Demonstrate your ability to follow a company policy and your commitment to honesty, integrity, and loyalty to your organization. Show examples of how you've "done the right thing," even when it may have cost you personally or professionally. Demonstrate how you bring honesty and fairness to the team and how you have been a good role model to others.

      Written by Jaymie Payne on October 21st, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "I know that City of Hope values integrity and emphasizes doing the right thing to ensure patient safety. I once was in a patient room with another colleague, and this patient was a two-person assist with a gait belt. We had several other patients with their call lights on needing help, and we could not locate the patient's gait belt in her room, so my colleague suggested we lift her under the arms ourselves to save time. It was tempting because so many other patients also needed our help. However, I reminded her that it was unsafe for the patient, and I went to the nurse's desk to find a spare gait belt. It's important to do the right thing and not take shortcuts, especially when patient safety is at stake."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on October 21st, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      "In my previous role, we had a double-check system in place when passing medication to patients. We were short-staffed, and several patients were past due for their pain medicine. It would have saved time and provided relief to our patients if we cut out that second check, but it also posed a great risk to the patient by removing that second safety, so I advocated that we not even consider that solution. I was able to call another staff member from another floor of the facility to come provide additional support until we could get caught up on the medication passing."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on October 21st, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I used to work with LVNs. RNs would assess the LVN’s patients and document them as well. One LVN offered that she could do the assessment using my access info.
      I did agree with it."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      When answering a question that begins with, "Tell me about a time when," try to use the STAR method when responding. Check out this link for more information: https://www.mockquestions.com/articles/Interview+Types/Master+Behavioral-Based+Interviews+Using+The+Star+Method
      Sharing more details about your example and how you handled the situation will showcase your skills and experiences. Share why the situation made you uncomfortable or why it challenged your integrity. How did you handle the situation? Did you address it directly or escalate it to a manager? What was the outcome?

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