As a nurse practitioner, how do you stay current on new practice innovations?
During your time with them in your interview, your interviewer wants to know that you stay up to date with the changes and trends in healthcare. This question allows you to highlight your commitment to growth and development, both personally and professionally. Talk to the interviewer about how you stay up to date on new trends and education in your field. Don't hesitate to talk about journals you subscribe to, CME events that you've attended, and training you've participated in that show your commitment to learning and growing as a Nurse Practitioner.
"I absolutely love and thrive on the fact that we have to be continuous learners as Nurse Practitioners. The medical field is constantly evolving surrounding patient care, and we have to be very open to learning and becoming better at what we do. Currently, I am a member of the NAPNAP, and I learn so much about pediatric care from their publication. I also attended their national conference for the last two years."
"I have always believed in keeping a beat on the healthcare industry daily as a Registered Nurse. For that reason, I have a few google alerts set up with specific keywords. Also, I take one leadership development course per year. This keeps me competitive in the industry and helps my patients to get the best of me. As a new Nurse Practitioner, I'm looking forward to CME courses yearly to help me become a complete provider."
"While I actively am a member of the AAN and the Society of Hospital Medicine and participate in as many training opportunities through them as I can, I have found that the physician mentor that I meet with monthly to be the greatest resource that I've had. In addition to new working methods, we discuss findings in the industry and new research papers that interest us. It's important to keep the conversation going and spark some interest in the minds of my team as well."
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Anonymous Answer
Having to work in this premier institution, I am privileged to work with top-notch health care providers who are a great source of knowledge. I can also stay current by pushing myself to attend learning seminars and continuing educations offered by the institution. Or by simply asking questions with mentors and colleagues who share a lot of knowledge and experience.
Rachelle's Feedback
Learning on the job and taking coursework available in your profession are both excellent answers. If you read a bit about your profession (medical journals, for instance), this would be a great way to round out your answer.
Anonymous Answer
I regularly read the latest bulletins from associations I belong to, such as AWHONN and NPWH, and set up weekly alerts from organizations like ACOG and the USPSTF. I've also been fortunate enough to have had great clinical experiences with preceptors who remain up to date on new findings and have passed that information on to me.
Rachelle's Feedback
The resources you mention are highly reputable, and you sound very involved, which is exactly what the interviewer will be looking for. Good work!
Anonymous Answer
I read articles on health organization websites like MedMD, Medscape, Mayo, Up to date, and E medical books.
Stephanie's Feedback
Great response! If you listen to any health-related podcasts, you should include those as well.
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