"Everyone is emotional to a certain degree, and I consider myself an emotional person. A healthcare career can sometimes be emotional; however, I focus on the positives. For instance, if we are close to losing a patient, I will focus on positive memories rather than the illness. This mindset has consistently allowed me to continue with a productive shift, no matter the emotions that come my way. Never in my career have I let my feelings interfere with my work."

"This is a great question. I consider myself a compassionate and emotional person, but I have never let my emotions interfere with my ability to perform my job. We've all had those severe cases. A child dies, or you have to give someone a cancer diagnosis. I think it is professional to take a few minutes after an encounter like that and let those emotions come and go. I cope with these emotions by telling myself that it's not my story; it's the patient's story. I think it's okay to be moved by someone else's experience, but I don't need to make it mine."

Focus on describing how you keep your composure while dealing with an emotionally charged situation. As a healthcare professional, you must keep your emotions in check even when you feel like breaking down.