What are some things you would like for people to notice about your personality as a NICU nurse?
Personality and character are closely related and are extremely important for NICU nursing staff to portray to the families of the patients they care for. Your interviewer is looking for cues as to what character traits you may bring to the table as part of their NICU nursing team and this question allows you to personally reflect on your positive personality traits.
"I always want the patients and families that I work closely with to notice my ability to be personable, emotionally stable, and empathetic to their needs. I know that I'll be working with parents that are fearful and confused and I need to help be their 'rock' on the care team at all times--I'm ready to take on that challenge with any family in your NICU."
Prior to your NICU nurse interview, take some time to reflect on what you feel are your top personality traits that will lead to success in this role. Try to really think about the patients and families that you will be interacting with on a daily basis. NICU nurses really need to have perfected soft skills like empathy and emotional stability, so discussing traits that outline your soft skills will prove to be beneficial when you answer this question.
"I'm very empathetic and compassionate towards others, which I think are musts for NICU nurses. NICU nurses are natural caregivers, as their patients are vulnerable and helpless, and often without their parents at some point. I am caring and nurturing and feel those are important personality traits to possess in the role."
