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Question 1 of 60 for our Charge Nurse Mock Interview

Charge Nurse was updated by on January 11th, 2023. Learn more here.

Question 1 of 60

How would you handle gossip on your unit?

"Most companies I have worked for have a policy regarding gossip as it negatively affects the entire team and can ruin someone's reputation. If I heard team members gossiping, I would remind them of the policy and explain how gossip can destroy their coworkers' lives. I would then tell them that they should talk to me privately if they have an issue with a team member."

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How to Answer: How would you handle gossip on your unit?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Charge Nurse job interview.

  • 1. How would you handle gossip on your unit?

      How to Answer

      This is an interesting question and a worthy one to answer well. Gossip is corrosive to cohesion, and your first task is to show you understand that. Gossip demands the workplace culture and, in turn, impacts productivity and care. Your answer should showcase team management, leadership, diplomacy, and communication skills.

      Written by Ryan Brown on November 6th, 2022

      1st Entry Level Example

      "Most companies I have worked for have a policy regarding gossip as it negatively affects the entire team and can ruin someone's reputation. If I heard team members gossiping, I would remind them of the policy and explain how gossip can destroy their coworkers' lives. I would then tell them that they should talk to me privately if they have an issue with a team member."

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 6th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "One of my goals in leadership is to create an inclusive workplace culture, and I'm a firm believer that gossip breaks down that culture, breeds distrust, and ultimately impacts patient care. I lead by example, speak plainly about a no-gossip policy in the unit, and explain why. I want to be liked and respected by my team, and the best way is to lead by example. I like to build in activities of inclusion that give staff members things to talk about besides each other."

      Written by Ryan Brown on November 6th, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      Gossip breeds negativity and in my opinion employee morale is typically lower on units with a lot of gossip. I definitely do not participate in the gossip and as a leader I feel that I need to put a stop to it when I hear it. I will often pull aside the members of the team that are gossiping and discuss with them how this behavior negatively impacts the entire team. If the gossip is a rumor that is regarding the unit or management specifically, I will stop it by communicating correct and accurate information with everyone.

      Written by Tiffiny Duchene on January 11th, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I would speak to the staff with whom I heard the gossip and remind them that gossip has no place in our workplace. Remind the need to be professional at all times. If the gossip is about the management or admin, clarify things and educate the team regarding facts."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      These are great strategies to share with the interviewer. Your response shows your ability to address the situation in a professional manner, get to the root cause, and set expectations.

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