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Dianne Barnard is a Registered Nurse and former nursing instructor. She is also board certified in Psychiatric Nursing and Holistic Nursing Critical Care.
Answering this question is an opportunity to showcase that you can work on a team and collaborate with others for good outcomes. Explaining your role and how it came about allows the interviewer to see a different facet of your abilities. A team leader is assigned in most teams. If you are typically the leader, explain what skills you have that allow for effective leadership. If not, you could elaborate on why you were not chosen or why you didn't volunteer. Your answer should illustrate cooperation, collaboration, and a willingness to contribute to add value.

Dianne Barnard is a Registered Nurse and former nursing instructor. She is also board certified in Psychiatric Nursing and Holistic Nursing Critical Care.
"I served on the safety committee when I worked at the nursing home, and it was made up of a team of nurses that represented the different units. We had a team leader who was appointed by the director, but we were all in charge of presenting our individual units' safety concerns and ideas. I learned a ton of new ideas and ways to think about safety when I was on that committee. I think we did great individual work for our unit, but more importantly, great collective work for the nursing home."

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