Do you consider yourself a patient or impatient person?

"I do consider myself a patient person. I would rate myself an eight out of ten for patience because I certainly have room to grow, but I do have a very long fuse. If I need a boost of patience in a challenging situation, I will take a step away, count to 10, and then return to the situation. I recently read a book, 'The Power of Patience' by M.J. Ryan, which also gave me some excellent new methods for coping with stress."

"Yes, I consider myself a patient person. I was once working with a group that could not quite get along, and it tested my patience a bit because it prevented us from staying on track and focusing on the goals. I went above and beyond in helping the group get along by scheduling lunches as a team and helping to mediate situations that needed it."

Patience is an excellent trait to possess in the healthcare industry. You must assure the interviewer that you keep your patience even in the most challenging situations. If you respond that you are an impatient person, you may not be considered for the position.