How do you handle situations that could cause you to be tardy or absent?

"I always leave a little early and typically arrive to work at least 15 minutes before I am expected to be there to give me extra time in case something happens. When a nurse is late or calls in sick, it creates a lot of hardship for the other staff and also puts our patients at risk because of the lack of proper staffing to care for them. I take my responsibility to be at work very seriously and have never had any issues with attendance. If I ran into a situation where I was going to be late, I would call my supervisor immediately and if I was not feeling well, I would do the same while also trying to find my own replacement or team member to trade a shift with."

"I am an extremely reliable employee and have not been late to work in the three years I've been at my current company. I understand the negative impact that being late or absent can have on the team and our patients. If I were going to be late for some reason, I would notify my manager immediately. I would also make up the time during my lunch or at the end of my shift to be sure my work got done for the day."