"I'm a firm believer that working as a team provides the best possible outcome for patients. Every staff member has their own unique experiences and knowledge and looking at problems from many points of view is the best. When working on a large team, I am comfortable stepping in and giving my thoughts on things and I also never hesitate to reach out to others for their advice. I have both the ability to lead others and the ability to take direction--the ability to do both of these with ease has helped me be a successful RN."

While being open and honest about the type of role that you are most comfortable playing as part of a larger team, discuss how flexibility and cohesiveness are important in a true team effort. Also, don't hesitate to reiterate that you can function well in both a team setting and working alone. If you can, give an example of a time you took the lead on your team to prove your ability to do this as a NICU nurse.

"As a new graduate, I don't have any formal experience, but I know that in this role, I would work closely with other professional healthcare team members like physicians, specialists, nurses, nursing assistants, and other departmental healthcare staff. I enjoy working as part of a larger team where our goal is a common one; to treat and heal sick babies. On this team, my role is one of direct care where I'm responsible for hands-on treatment and communication between the other interdisciplinary team members to ensure the best possible outcome for patients."