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Question 24 of 30 for our Critical Care Nurse Mock Interview

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Question 24 of 30

What about your job as a critical care nurse gives you the most satisfaction?

"I think one of the most satisfying feelings is when I see a patient who has
Been in a critical state who begins to improve and smiles at me. Sometimes words aren't needed. A smile or a nod from someone to show that they are aware that I am there and are glad about it is a great feeling."

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How to Answer: What about your job as a critical care nurse gives you the most satisfaction?

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

  • 24. What about your job as a critical care nurse gives you the most satisfaction?

      How to Answer

      We all have things that give us a feeling of accomplishment or satisfaction. The interviewer uses questions like this to get to know you, not just as a nurse, but as a person. Often the things that bring us satisfaction at work have a parallel in our personal lives that affect us in much the same way.

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Entry Level Example

      "I think one of the most satisfying feelings is when I see a patient who has
      Been in a critical state who begins to improve and smiles at me. Sometimes words aren't needed. A smile or a nod from someone to show that they are aware that I am there and are glad about it is a great feeling."

      Written by Darby Faubion

      Answer Example

      "As a critical care nurse one thing that really satisfies me is when I see a patient's health improve over the critical care days. As such I have a very extroverted nature and I make it a point to make ICU patients who are suffering from pain and trauma smile or laugh."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Experienced Example

      "There are so many things about this job that are satisfying to me. I love the feeling of caring for someone and knowing that I gave my all with regard to my job of providing for them. Sometimes patients or family members thank me for being there, and that means so much. I always want those that I care for to feel like nursing is not just a job to me, but it's part of who I am."

      Written by Darby Faubion

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Many aspects of critical care nursing bring me satisfaction, such as being a part of a cohesive team, serving a diverse population, but most of all I love seeing a patient who was critically ill walk out of the department and knowing that I was a part of helping them get home and back to their baseline. I remember a patient I had who was on BiPAP, they were concerned they would never be able to take him off, but after a strict medication regimen, patient education, and an exceptional interdisciplinary team, he turned a corner and we were able to discharge him home."

      Cindy's Feedback

      Very good! You manage to get a lot of information across in the short space of your answer that the interviewer is seeking. You're communicating knowledge, commitment, and empathy. Nice work.

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