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Question 28 of 55 for our Nurse Practitioner Mock Interview

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Question 28 of 55

If you could change anything about your current job, what would it be?

"If hired for this role here, I would be coming as a new Nurse Practitioner out of my grad program. However, I am not new to the healthcare industry with my years as a Registered Nurse. I would say that the most challenging factor during my time as a Registered Nurse was the budgetary needs of my department. I worked for a small clinic with minimal resources, which made patient care tough at times. In that role, I learned how to be very resourceful with what was available, and this is a skill that I can bring to your organization."

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How to Answer: If you could change anything about your current job, what would it be?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Nurse Practitioner job interview.

  • 28. If you could change anything about your current job, what would it be?

      How to Answer

      With this question, your interviewer is ideally looking for you to identify a struggle you may have in your work as a Nurse Practitioner and share how you would constructively handle this challenge if you were to join their organization. Before your interview, think carefully about your answer to this question to ensure that you are coming across as positive in your answer. Rather than talk about your own personal shortcoming, you can also think of a roadblock that you face in your work that Nurse Practitioners face wherever they practice. Be careful not to complain. Rather, present a solution to a challenging situation.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Entry Level Example

      "If hired for this role here, I would be coming as a new Nurse Practitioner out of my grad program. However, I am not new to the healthcare industry with my years as a Registered Nurse. I would say that the most challenging factor during my time as a Registered Nurse was the budgetary needs of my department. I worked for a small clinic with minimal resources, which made patient care tough at times. In that role, I learned how to be very resourceful with what was available, and this is a skill that I can bring to your organization."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "My current team is understaffed and has been for about a year now as we are struggling to recruit additional providers. It can be challenging because each team member is stretched to their max, and burnout occurs with everyone. What I've found to be the most helpful is to remain positive and lead by example. By doing this, I can help lift a colleague's spirits on a given day, and this reflects very well on the care that we provide to patients."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Experienced Example

      "Everyone has something they would like to change about their job. For myself, if I could change anything at all, I would ensure that our RN's are given a stronger voice when it comes to the opinions in patient care and diagnosis. Many of our RN's are incredibly knowledgeable and are not often given a chance to be heard. If I can ask, what role do the RN's play in the greater care team here at your organization?"

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "While I enjoy my role as a nurse, I know that changing specialty comes with a learning curve. As a result, there might be some challenges, and while it is true that change presents challenges, I always embrace the opportunity to learn, and I know that it gets better with time."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      In the "Revised Answer" box, I've suggested a slight rewording of this response to improve clarity and detail.
      "While I enjoy my current role, it is my first position within this specialty area, which comes with a learning curve. As a result, it's been challenging at times to get me fully up to speed. While this does present challenges, I always embrace the opportunity to learn, and I know that it will get better with time."
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