"I would rate my problem-solving skills as an 8. I have always been a logical thinker and enjoy finding creative solutions to difficult problems. I constantly strive to improve my problem-solving abilities by seeking out new challenges and learning from past experiences. While I'm not perfect and still have room for improvement, I feel confident in my ability to tackle most problems that come my way. For example, we had a water leak at my current job last week that was coming from the visitor's restrooms. The senior nurse called for maintenance, but they were unavailable. The leak was flooding the floors and hallways and was starting to flow into the patient's rooms. I quickly looked at our emergency plan and found the main water shut-off valve. I was able to stop the flow of water until maintenance was able to respond and control the situation."

"I would give myself an 8.5 on a scale of 10. As a mum and nurse, I am tasked daily with solving problems. I am a patient, logical individual who can quickly solve simple problems and know where to find the answer to the problem if it is more complex. Recently, one of my patients had an anaphylactic reaction to one of the medications they were given during anesthesia. The patient had a delayed reaction, and the anesthesiology team had left the ward when the reaction started. I immediately called the on-call pharmacist when I could not reach the anesthesiologist, explained the situation, and was told what medication was most likely causing the anaphylactic reaction and what to give the patient. After following their advice, the patient responded well to the treatment, and a crisis was averted."

When rating your problem-solving skills in a job interview, it's important to be honest and objective. Don't overrate yourself, but also don't undervalue your abilities. Consider your past experiences and successes in problem-solving, and use that as a basis for your rating. Remember to provide specific examples and explain your thought process to demonstrate your skills. Ultimately, the interviewer will be looking for someone who can effectively identify and solve problems, so give yourself a rating that accurately reflects your capabilities. To be clear, it is best to give yourself a score of at least 8. If you rate your skills lower than that, the interviewer may question your ability to solve problems in the workplace successfully.