Do you belong to any nursing organizations or read any nursing-related publications? How do these help you stay well-informed and educated in the field?

"I'm a firm believer that immersing myself in several nursing associations, reading as much as I can, attending conferences, and completing continuing education credits has helped me become the competent and successful nurse that I am today and has prepared me for success as a new community health nurse. I'm a very active member of the ANA, ASRN and NLN, having held a local regional leadership role in the NLN for the past four years. Whenever possible, I love attending national conferences to hear great speakers and network with other professionals. Currently in my living room at home, I have the latest copies of the ANA books and am currently listening to its See You Now podcast. Over the course of my career, I've learned so much that I brought into practice from my involvement in nursing organizations. if hired for this role, I know the ANA offers community health nursing certification and I would look into pursuing that at the earliest possible time."

As you answer this question, simply walk your interviewer through all of the ways that you stay educated in the nursing field. Make sure to highlight journals you read, groups you belong to, continuing education events you've attended in the past, and highlight some key sources of information along the way that have helped you progress in your career. If possible, try to connect the ways you currently stay educated to your future career as a community nurse.