Have you ever had a time where you were proud of your healthcare team? What role did you play in that effort?

"Working on a large rehab unit currently, there have been many proud moments that we have enjoyed as a team. But the one that comes to mind first was this young patient who was in our unit following a car accident. With his original diagnosis being paralyzation from the waist down, our team of therapists, physicians, and doctors worked with him for over three months in our inpatient unit. I felt so grateful to be working the day he took his first steps unassisted after four months on our unit. Many tears were shed that day, both by his family and our staff."

Prior to your interview, think of a situation when you felt a sense of pride and accomplishment in a team effort during your time as a registered nurse. Try to paint a clear picture for your interviewer of what the situation was, who was involved in making it a great team effort, and what the ultimate outcome was. If you can relate your answer to a direct patient care situation, that is even better. In the end, make sure that your interviewer walks away knowing that you would take pride in what you do on the job as a NICU nurse on their team.

"During my clinicals, a neonatal patient coded. I was part of the team of nurses and doctors that rendered aid by performing CPR and administering medications for nearly 30 minutes. The baby ended up surviving! It was incredible to see the team work so flawlessly to save the baby's life. I felt honored and proud to be a part of such a skilled team of healthcare professionals and to be able to hand that baby back to his mother. The job is taxing at times, but it's moments like those that are beyond rewarding and fulfilling."