Most nursing positions are not your typical nine-to-five jobs. Tell me about your willingness to work non-traditional hours.

"Since I have been working as a CNA for a couple of years, I already have experience working evenings and weekends, although I have never worked the night shift. Things slow down a bit late in the evenings, and it typically isn't as stressful. Because of this, I hope I will have the opportunity to work nights for the first few years of my nursing career so I can get my bearings during the slower time. When I get more experience, I may feel more comfortable moving to days, but, as of now, I am happy to volunteer for evenings."

"I'm used to working long hours and weekends, especially during the first quarter of the year, so working non-traditional hours won't be much of a change. However, I have a family and commitments with my children, so if I am expected to work evenings or weekends, I will need to know in advance. Otherwise, I am completely open to it and don't foresee it being an issue."

"Hospitals are open 24/7, and I knew that when I decided to get into nursing. When my grandpa died the weekend after Christmas one year, my family and I were grateful to all the hospital staff that was so kind and compassionate to him and us. I understood in a way I hadn't before how nurses and others at the hospital are giving care both day and night, 365 days a year. There are some perks to working odd shifts, too. In nursing school, when I had a weekend night shift clinical, I liked working out first thing in the morning as I got off shift. The gym wasn't crowded, and it felt great to know I'd taken care of my physical health for the day."