"When I began nursing school, I knew that I was born to help people when they are at their most vulnerable. In any environment, whether it be outpatient, inpatient, or skilled nursing, making a positive difference for each of my patients is what has driven me to become a better nurse--it makes all the hard and emotional days worth it. Over the last two years working in a busy birth center, I've made the decision to refocus the remainder of my career in the NICU setting. Premature infants would be a career passion for me and I would never have a moment where I wasn't highly motivated to make a difference for them and their families."

To successfully answer this question, you should describe what motivates you to be the best that you can be each day on the job. If possible, really try to hammer home why working with the unique patient base in the NICU really appeals to you and the type of nurse that you are to seal your answer for your interviewer.

"I'm motivated to give my best every day knowing that families are relying on us to care for their precious babies and to help them heal to be able to go home. I have such empathy for parents who have just celebrated the birth of a child but have quickly had to come to grips with their baby needing critical care. These babies' lives are in our hands and that means every day I must come to work prepared to give my very best effort."