What professional nursing organizations do you belong to, and are there any you would look to join as a NICU nurse?
Prioritizing professional development and learning opportunities as a registered nurse is a quality that any nurse manager will look for in a candidate to join their team. This is particularly true for working in the NICU, where staying up-to-date and educated on the latest and greatest procedures is vital to providing the best care possible. With this question, your interviewers will be looking to hear about the organizations you're a part of currently and that you've done your homework on the organizations that represent the neonatal nursing field.
"Since I graduated and hit the nursing workforce eight years ago, I have been a member of the ANA and I joined the AACN when I joined my current critical care unit three years ago. I've loved taking advantage of CME credits available through both organizations and last year I attended the AACN national conference and was able to network with many nurses throughout the country. I have a college classmate that is a NICU Nurse that I talk with regularly, she highly recommended joining the National Association of Neonatal Nurses if I were to be offered and accept this position, and I would look forward to doing so."
To start, simply talk about the organizations that you do belong to and discuss any benefits that you've received from your membership over the years. This can and should include any educational or training opportunities you have received. Then, make sure to do your homework on organizations like the National Association of Neonatal Nurse (NANN) and the Academy of Neonatal Nursing, and be sure to let your interviewers know that you are ready and willing to take advantage of being a member of those organizations.
"As a recent graduate, I'm currently part of the National Student Nurses' Association and plan to join the American Nurses Association in the near future. I'm passionate about pediatric care and my goal is to obtain a position as a NICU nurse. With that in mind, I plan to also join the National Association of Neonatal Nurses."
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