Practice 30 LPN interview questions covering clinical skills, patient care scenarios, and medication safety.
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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"As a recently graduated LPN, I know that I will love seeing my patients continually improve with the help of my care and knowledge. During my internship, I observed many patients at their worst. When the care they received from their nurse began to have a positive effect, I saw the shift in them and found it incredible. When I can put my knowledge to better the health and life of someone else, that will be very satisfying."

Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"I love everything about being an LPN. While some days may be harder than others, depending on my patient's status or diagnosis, I still find something positive in each day. Being a part of someone's life by providing critical care to them is a very satisfying feeling. I couldn't imagine myself in any other career."

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
It is common for candidates to fret over open-ended questions like this. Where do you begin, and where do you end? With all of the career choices out there, the interviewer is interested in what truly makes you love your job. For this reason, it's essential to provide an honest and heartfelt response. You can share a personal experience or story that made you choose a career in nursing.

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"There are several things I love about being an LPN. I am a caring person, and as a nurse, I get to meet different people with various needs all the time. Whether it's patients, their family members, or new team members, I like to get to know others and find ways that I can help. I aim to leave a positive impression on everyone I meet, and being a healthcare provider; I feel blessed to fulfill this mission every day."

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