How to Answer: Have you progressed in your nursing career as you have expected?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Clinical Nurse Specialist job interview.
8. Have you progressed in your nursing career as you have expected?
How to Answer
Career progression can be a touchy subject, especially if you feel that your career hasn't progressed as well as you would have liked. Talk to the interviewer about your career progression and what you would like to see in the future.
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Entry Level
"I am pleased with the progress of my nursing career. I am proud of my accomplishments and the path my education has taken me."
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Answer Example
"Overall, my career has progressed a touch slower than I would have liked. I have held a couple of positions in smaller facilities that didn't offer the growth and learning that I was expecting; however, I have bounced back nicely. I feel that this particular position would take my career exactly where it should be."
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Experienced
"Overall, I am satisfied with my career progression. Everyone, including me, hits roadblocks or setbacks, but I have been able to push through them and stay on track. Gaining prescriptive authority a couple of years ago helped me to gain traction so, that was a great career decision."
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