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Question 30 of 40 for our Addiction Nurse Mock Interview

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Question 30 of 40

Being an addiction care nurse can be very stressful. What are some ways you manage stress on the job?

Providing care for patients with addiction disorders is inherently stressful. Each shift presents what could be a very trying situation. A hiring official needs to know that you can handle stress. Moreover, how you handle it, speaks volume. In an addiction nurse interview, be prepared to provide examples of how stress impacts you.

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  • 30. Being an addiction care nurse can be very stressful. What are some ways you manage stress on the job?

      How to Answer

      Providing care for patients with addiction disorders is inherently stressful. Each shift presents what could be a very trying situation. A hiring official needs to know that you can handle stress. Moreover, how you handle it, speaks volume. In an addiction nurse interview, be prepared to provide examples of how stress impacts you.

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Entry Level Example

      "I have always taken time to examine how I feel after a shift and deal with my emotions in a healthy way. I like to write, so I use that as an outlet for any feelings that need to be resolved."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "As an addiction nurse, I realize my care is crucial in patient outcomes. This is stressful, but I always try to compartmentalize my stress and channel it, in a healthy way. I have a strong support network and yoga is my 'go to' stress reliever, after a shift."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Experienced Example

      "Any job can be stressful at times. Working with addiction disorders is especially critical because we handle some critical patient care situations. I have learned that if I am working on an especially stressful case that it is ok to reach out to co-workers within the unit and ask for help when needed."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I know that being an addiction nurse can be very stressful so I try my best to separate work from my personal life. I channel stress by doing meditation after my shift. I have a strong support system at home and I have learned that It is okay to reach out to other people and ask for help when needed."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      These are good strategies to share! Can you elaborate on ways you manage stress during your shift? If you're feeling overwhelmed, do you communicate that to your manager to find additional support or perhaps delegate tasks to other staff members who can assist? Do you utilize your designated break periods to decompress and get some fresh air or quiet time?