How do you feel you've handled significant changes in your work as a nurse throughout your career?

"In my current position, my organization went through a buyout. After the buyout, nearly everything about my job changed. We were working on a new EMR, our pay structure changed, our benefits changed, our leadership structure changed, and some of our work processes did, too. Knowing about the buyout ahead of time, I was able to prepare myself under the notion that I only can control what I can control. As I saw other coworkers complain, cry, and even look for new jobs, I took this as an opportunity to embrace change and better the organization. Learning a new EMR and learning new work processes did end up making me a better nurse in the end and for that, I am grateful for the opportunity."

Coming into this NICU nurse interview, you need to be able to demonstrate that you can navigate change with ease in the workplace. This question is your chance to talk in detail about a specific change you have dealt with in the workplace that had a positive outcome. In your answer, be sure to reiterate your ability to be flexible and open to change if you were to join this organization as a NICU nurse. To take your answer to the next level, discuss why innovation is vital to providing the best care possible to NICU patients.

"As a new nurse, I have not had the experience of handling changes over the years of my career. I can imagine that with rapidly evolving technology and research breakthroughs, it's a constant effort to stay up-to-date and knowledgeable. I love to learn and am excited to be a part of a field that is constantly progressing for the betterment of patient and patient outcomes."