Texas Children's Hospital Mock Interview
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At Texas Children's Hospital, 72% of our pediatric patients are under age 10, and 97% are under age 15. What caused you to be drawn to pediatric care?
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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
For nearly 60 years, Texas Children's Hospital has provided health and hope to children and their families. Today, Texas Children's Hospital is not only Houston's largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospital but also one of the nation's most preeminent centers for children's health care. Share with the interviewer any experience that led you to choose pediatrics as your specialty area.
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"I have always loved children and knew I would choose a career that involved children. At one time, I considered teaching, but I also love medicine. So, I chose a healthcare career focused on children. I am very excited about the possibility of becoming part of such a dedicated team of pediatric caregivers here at Texas Children's Hospital."
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"Since I was a teenager, all I wanted to do was become a pediatric nurse. There is just something about children that I love, and being able to be a happy face or a caring voice to a child who is sick and hurting means the world to me."
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