Practice 25 Community Nurse interview questions covering home visits, patient advocacy, and multi-agency collaboration.
Question 22 of 25
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Working in the public setting as a community health nurse, you will often be subject to frequent changes brought about by new policies and laws. Community health nurses need to be continually flexible in their work and their way of doing things, so your interviewer wants to hear you talk about a time you did just this during your career.
"Looking back on my career as an RN, it's been full of change and I am confident in saying that I've always adapted quickly and with a positive attitude. Whether it has been the implementation of a new EHR system or new equipment in the hospital, the willingness to learn and grow is always huge. A couple of years ago, the small organization I was a part of was bought out by a larger health care organization. It was a tough transition because it impacted personal lives in the form of new benefits and compensation, but I kept an open mind when others on my team did not. I took the time to talk with new leaders and learn how changes were going to positively impact things. I know that in this public arena, change will be a constant and I know that my positive outlook and ability to adapt will bode well for me as a community nurse."
As you answer this question, your interviewer will be looking for your ability to remain flexible when things change on the job. Furthermore, they're hoping to hear that you can be a leader among your peers in accepting and adapting to the change. Discuss an example where you were open to change and how it made your day-to-day life on the job different, while being able to adapt quickly and effectively to the change. Reiterate to your interviewer that you know your future as a community health nurse will be full of fun and exciting changes and that you are excited about this aspect of the job.

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25 Questions & Answers • Community Nurse

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