"Coming to work at The Mount Sinai Hospital as an RN has me so excited to work with a diverse care team in your critical care unit as a new graduate. The team effort I'm most proud of up to this point in my life was winning a conference championship as a college volleyball player two years ago. Looking back, the dedication, focus, and camaraderie needed to achieve our goals that season took the greatest of efforts from everyone on that team. As a team captain that year, I coordinated offseason workouts and teambuilding activities off the court. I surely learned a lot about being a positive role model and leader that year, and I look forward to bringing these traits to my career as a nurse."

"Having worked in the emergency care setting for over 15 years, there are so many collaborative team efforts that I can think of that led to the successful treatment of a patient. The one that sticks out from a few years ago was the night of a bad bus accident where over 20 badly injured patients came to our emergency room. As the lead nurse that evening, I immediately took charge and ensured patients were triaged appropriately. It was crucial to get in contact with as many extra staff as I could to come in to help. I worked fast and furiously that evening. A key to success was open communication and not letting stress get attitudes down."

Before your interview with Mount Sinai Hospital, think of a time you felt a sense of pride and accomplishment in a team effort as a Registered Nurse. Try to paint a clear picture for your interviewer of the situation and the outcome. Discussing a patient care scenario is the best in this situation, but ensure that the team effort you discuss highlights your actions. If you are a new graduate looking to enter the nursing field, you can discuss your experiences from your clinical rotations or previous jobs you've held.