How to Answer: How do you feel when a physician criticizes your work?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Licensed Practical Nurse job interview.
3. How do you feel when a physician criticizes your work?
How to Answer
Be authentic when answering this question, but do avoid sounding cynical or begrudged. If you choose to give an example, be sure it allows you to demonstrate your ability to handle criticism with style. Do not use specific names, as the healthcare industry is tight-knit!
Written by Heather Douglass on February 16th, 2020
Entry Level
"I am newer to my career as an LPN, and with that information, sometimes comes additional critiques from physicians. I take every critique as a learning opportunity. I am thankful for any feedback that helps me to become a better healthcare provider."
Written by Darby Faubion on January 22nd, 2019
Answer Example
"It is never easy to be criticized or to receive unfavorable feedback. However, I believe that I can learn from each experience and constructively move forward. For example, a physician recently mentioned to me that my notes in the database were not as detailed as she would prefer. I had to take a minute and breathe because I spent extra time on those notes and felt frustrated by the feedback. However, I knew this physician could be tough to please, so I asked her to show me exactly how she preferred the notes in the system so that next time, as a team, we could be more efficient."
Written by Heather Douglass on February 16th, 2020
Experienced
"My reaction depends on how the criticism is delivered. If given in the sense of constructive feedback, I am thankful for the learning opportunity. If the feedback comes to me as rude or unforgiving, that can be tough to swallow. I am always prepared to defend my work as an LPN because I know it's good, but I would never be unprofessional to save face."
Written by Darby Faubion on January 22nd, 2019