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Question 21 of 30 for our Licensed Practical Nurse Mock Interview

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Question 21 of 30

Give me an example of a workplace challenge you encountered, and how you handled it.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will face various workplace challenges that test your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Tell the interviewer about a situation you faced and how you handled it. Burnout, co-worker issues, communication problems, or not feeling respected in your role may be a few issues you could bring up. Think of your example and be sure to deliver it using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

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  • 21. Give me an example of a workplace challenge you encountered, and how you handled it.

      How to Answer

      As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will face various workplace challenges that test your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Tell the interviewer about a situation you faced and how you handled it. Burnout, co-worker issues, communication problems, or not feeling respected in your role may be a few issues you could bring up. Think of your example and be sure to deliver it using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

      Written by Heather Douglass on February 16th, 2020

      Entry Level

      "During my internship, I noticed a couple of LPN interns who were unreliable with their documentation. This lack of documentation meant that the nurses who followed them in rotation were often confused or left with bits and pieces of information. We overcame this communication issue by expressing the concerns and impact with our charge nurse. Once the charge nurse was aware of concerns, she was able to help address policy and procedures ensuring proper documentation at all times."

      Written by Darby Faubion on January 22nd, 2019

      Answer Example

      "A workplace challenge I faced was when we did not have enough nurses on staff to cover for call-ins. Because we were short on nurses, it made it difficult to get by if someone was out sick. I spoke to my clinic director about the situation and suggested we bring on some PRN nurses. Now, double shifts aren't necessary. We contact our float nurses, and they can cover."

      Written by Heather Douglass on February 16th, 2020

      Experienced

      "There is often a new challenge each day, including shortages of staff, supplies, and available hospital beds. Over the years as an LPN, I've learned to work around these challenges and be highly resourceful. I never allow the financial challenges in healthcare to impact the quality of my work."

      Written by Darby Faubion on January 22nd, 2019