What makes you the ideal candidate to become our next NICU nurse?

"Throughout my career as a registered nurse, I have demonstrated that patient care is a top priority in any job that I have held. It has always been my dream to work in a NICU unit and I know that everything that I have worked for in my career has brought me here. My compassion and drive to succeed in this position make me the top person for this job, and you'll find that I will quickly be a top-contributing member of your nursing team."

This is a great question to have a prepared--but not rehearsed--answer for. Talk in a way that highlights your skills and how they will benefit the NICU patients you will be working with. You can also discuss your personal traits that you feel put you above the competition for the position.

"As a new nurse, I'm eager to join a team and contribute, and I feel I would bring many strengths to the team. I'm passionate about serving others, and that's the mentality I would bring regarding patient care. I'm reliable, having only missed one day of class during my clinical rotation. I'm also open-minded, coachable, team-oriented, and I have a positive attitude. I'm knowledgeable but also desire to learn and grow, and my drive to succeed will add value to the team in the long run."