What made you choose a career as an Addiction Nurse?
In almost all interviews, the employer will ask why you chose this specific career. Everybody has his own story to tell, and the interviewer wants to hear yours. If you had some experience that led you to this career choice, this is a good time to share that. Remember, though, this is an interview, not a conference where you are a guest speaker. Tell your 'why' and tell it with passion, but be conscientious of the time that you are being given.
"If someone had told me many years ago that I would have chosen a career dealing with addiction, I would never have believed them. I have always wanted to help people. It wasn't until I really began to research the different types of patient care related fields that are available that I realized the critical role that nurses can have in the lives of those who are struggling with addictions. The more I researched, the more I felt like this is what I was meant to do."
"I wanted to find a career that would challenge me to grow and become a better person by giving back to others. When I started seriously thinking about my future and what possibilities there are, I really felt like if I could make a difference in just one person's life and help them overcome the stronghold of addiction, that it would be worth it all. Being an addiction nurse gives me the chance to work on a one to one basis with patients who are really struggling and need help. I can't imagine ever doing anything else."
"I wanted to find a career that would challenge me to grow and become a better person by giving back to others. When I started seriously thinking about my future and what possibilities there are, I really felt like if I could make a difference in just one person's life and help them overcome the stronghold of addiction, that it would be worth it all. Being an addiction nurse gives me the chance to work on a one to one basis with patients who are really struggling and need help. I can't imagine ever doing anything else."
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Anonymous Answer
I have always wanted to help people. I had some experience with patients in withdrawal in the ICU. Also, I have family members who struggle with addiction. I have always wanted a deeper understanding of addiction and psychiatry. When the recruiter contacted me, that allowed me to manage patients medically, and through recovery, I was all for it.
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Wonderful answer! You show both a personal and professional connection to this line of nursing.
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