"While pursuing my Bachelor's degree, I joined and actively participated in the ANA and the NSNA. Over the last year, I've been the secretary of my campus' chapter of the NSNA and helped plan the group trip to the national convention for those who wanted to participate. I plan to continue to be active in both societies in my career. If I'm fortunate enough to join the Mount Sinai Hospital as a Registered Nurse in critical care, joining the AACN would be a top priority. I've heard that the resources and networking available through that association are amazing!"

"Continued learning opportunities are necessary to be a competent and well-informed registered nurse, and it's something I've always prioritized throughout my career. I love attending regional and national conferences because of the opportunity to hear expert speakers talk and the ability to learn new techniques to bring to my daily work. I've also loved the opportunity to participate in continued learning opportunities, both through my employer and different nursing societies. Just last year, I attended a weekend continued learning workshop on alcohol abuse symptoms and treatment, and it's greatly assisted my work as a family medicine RN."

Openly discuss the publications, journals, societies, and groups you actively participate in as a registered nurse, and don't hesitate to give real-world examples where your participation has benefitted you in your career. Then, upon joining the Mount Sinai Hospital, talk about how you plan to further your education in the field. By reading about continuing education available for nursing staff, you'll quickly see that tons of online and live courses are available, and they range from training in infection control barriers to the identification and reporting of child abuse as a nurse. Be sure to show excitement for what would be available as an RN with Mount Sinai.