"Yes, I have throughout my career with my current organization. I currently work on a team of nurses who come from all over the country and world and I love being able to learn new things from my colleagues. We all bring a unique perspective and viewpoint to new challenges and this makes us better in the end. As I researched a move to becoming a NICU nurse, your organization jumped out to me because of the focused efforts you are taking in ensuring that your workforce is culturally diverse and inclusive."

In an industry as large as healthcare, diversity among peers is inevitable. To be successful, it is crucial to learn how to work with a diverse group of people. Some people are intimidated when faced with learning new cultures and beliefs, but in the healthcare industry, it is crucial to provide effective care. Be positive with your response as you discuss culturally diverse environments you have been a part of. If you have been a part of any formal DE&I training or helped lead any efforts in this area, now is a great time to talk about those experiences.

"My nursing class was a very diverse group of individuals. I found many benefits to working with a group with such different and varying backgrounds, skills, experiences, religions, cultures, and interests. Some students were just out of high school, while others were older adults making a career change. The diversity of the group often brought innovation and creativity to our teams and varying perspectives to different situations. For example, many could view patient situations from a young adult's perspective, and others could view them from a parent's perspective, which was helpful in discussions."