How to Answer: If you begin to feel overwhelmed with a situation at work, how do you handle it?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Addiction Nurse job interview.
11. If you begin to feel overwhelmed with a situation at work, how do you handle it?
How to Answer
Being an addiction nurse requires a great deal of time and attention to detail. It also requires a lot of patience. The interviewer understands the stresses that are often related to being an addiction nurse. He wants to know that you can identify personal stressors and that you are capable of addressing them before the anxiety of a situation gets out of hand.
Written by Heather Douglass
1st Answer Example
"I am usually not easily overwhelmed, but we do all have times that some situations affect us differently. If I begin to feel anxious or overwhelmed, if possible, I take a break for a few minutes. Sometimes just stepping outside and getting a breath of fresh air helps me to relax. Also, I am not too embarrassed to call on a coworker or supervisor if I need help. Patient care is my number one priority."
Written by Heather Douglass
1st Experienced Example
"Working as an addiction nurse, there are times that we all feel overwhelmed. Sometimes patients are compliant and easy to work with. Other times they are not. I have found that when I begin to have feelings of stress or anxiety, it is always a good idea to let a team leader know. Sometimes a short break or a slight change in routine is all it takes to relieve those feelings."
Written by Rachelle Enns
2nd Answer Example
"I offer different support based on the patients need. It is important for me to provide emotional, educational and motivational support to patients."
Written by Rachelle Enns
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