NHS Band 7 Nurse Mock Interview
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Question 12 of 30
Would you describe yourself as a compassionate person?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewers ask this question as compassion and empathy are essential traits for a nurse. Focus on ensuring the interviewers understand you are a compassionate person. You can say you are compassionate, but giving an example where you have helped others is a better way to let the interview panel know. For example, you can describe your volunteer experience, how you cared for an elderly relative, held the hand of a dying patient, or comforted a grieving family member. Give your personal example that shows you have compassion for others.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I am very compassionate, which is why I became a nurse. I show compassion to my patients by actively listening to them, acknowledging what they are saying, and helping to solve their problems. I treat all my patients with dignity, respect, and empathy, which is how I would want to be treated if I were in their shoes. If they are cold, I bring them a blanket. I bring them food or a beverage if they are hungry or thirsty. If they want to cry, I will hold their hand or hug them. I feel providing compassion is just listening to your patients and giving them what they need at the moment."
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