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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.
Maintaining a healthy work/life balance is essential to prevent burnout, which is common in the healthcare profession. Talk to the interviewer about how you maintain that appropriate balance. Perhaps you enjoy exercising on your days off, listening to music, going for scenic drives, or meditating every morning before your shift. Whatever your stress-relieving activities include, the interviewer wants to hear that you have found a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.

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 find that it's pretty simple to balance life and work with the right company. When I enjoy what I do, it doesn't feel like a chore. When I am at home, my family gets my attention first. I take time on the weekends to do things for myself and rest before the work week begins. My favorite activities are yoga, gardening, and listening to music. When I consistently take care of myself and spend time with my family, I feel better able to handle work stressors and keep calm during high-pressure situations."

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 make a strong effort to keep a healthy balance by spending my free time away from my cell phone and having more face-to-face time with my friends and family. I indulge in the things that make me happy on my days off, such as kayaking, hiking, and reading historical novels. By taking time for myself, I can give even more energy at work."

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