How to Answer: What are some highlights of your internship?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Clinical Nurse Specialist job interview.
12. What are some highlights of your internship?
How to Answer
You likely have a long list of experiences worth sharing! After logging your internship hours, you have learned about treating everything from broken bones to infectious diseases. Stick to a couple of notable highlights to avoid rambling on in your answer. Make sure they are memorable so that you become a candidate not quickly forgotten!
Written by Rachelle Enns
Entry Level
"My most powerful experience during my internship was working with the pediatric oncology unit. I had worked with cancer patients in the past, but never with children and this rotation sparked my passion for oncology care and research. I left that rotation knowing that I wanted to work in hospitals for the rest of my career. This experience lit a spark in me."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"One of my most memorable experiences was working with an elderly lady who broke her hip. She survived the hip surgery, which was amazing, but we noticed some problems with her heart in the meantime. After some investigating, we learned that she had a blockage. I learned how delicate and sensitive elderly patients could be, but I also learned how powerful having a good attitude can be. After multiple surgeries, this 85-year-old woman was still going and still smiling!"
Written by Rachelle Enns
Experienced
"I completed my internship many years ago and still have an amazing network of nurses, and other health professionals, that I have kept in touch with. This network has been a huge support to me and was the highlight of my time as an intern."
Written by Rachelle Enns