How to Answer: Tell me a little bit about yourself.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Nurse Practitioner job interview.
20. Tell me a little bit about yourself.
How to Answer
In a busy practice, nurse practitioners face the challenging task of working directly with patients and collaborating with large teams of individuals. This list of collaborators includes supervising physicians, nursing staff, other support staff, and administrative staff. Healthcare institutions need to know their new NPs are both well-rounded practitioners and great people to be around and work with. To prepare for the open-ended opportunity to you to talk about who you are as an NP and individual, you'll ideally want to talk about the path that has taken you to this interview, what is motivating you for this opportunity and what kind of individual the team you are interviewing with would be getting if you were to be hired. How you lay out your response is up to you, but make sure to paint the complete picture of you that helps ultimately sell you as the top candidate for the job.
Written by Rachelle Enns
1st Entry Level Example
"I have a Bachelor's of Nursing from the University of Michigan and am working on completing my Master's degree. I graduate this May and am excited about my first practice opportunity. I have three years of experience as an RN. My most recent position was at the local children's hospital, and I'm currently looking for a position that will allow me to grow into a leadership opportunity in the future. In my personal life, I am a health nut that runs half marathons and trains pretty diligently for them."
Written by Rachelle Enns
1st Answer Example
"With pleasure! I have over ten years of experience in the healthcare industry as a Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Medicine field. I want to grow my career to the next level with your organization. On a more personal note, I love to read, hike, and spend a lot of my extra time volunteering with the local humane society."
Written by Rachelle Enns
1st Experienced Example
"I would describe my work ethic as reliable and consistent. The healthcare industry needs professionals dedicated to their craft who understand the importance of learning new patient care methods. I am dedicated to doing this. Outside of work, I am dedicated to my family with all of my spare time. I coach my daughter's softball team in the summer months, and my husband and I spend as much time possible on the water on our kayaks to help stay in physical and mental shape."
Written by Rachelle Enns
2nd Answer Example
"Thank you for the opportunity to talk about myself. Growing up with two parents in healthcare, I always felt I was destined for this field. After high school, I worked as a CNA while I pursued my nursing degree. Following graduation, I worked as an RN for six years in the family practice and emergency settings. I was inspired to pursue my NP by working with many great physicians and APPs, which instilled confidence that I had what it takes to succeed at the next level. While continuing to work full-time as an RN and pursuing my FNP, I graduated at the top of my class. If I'm fortunate enough to join your team, you'd be getting an empathetic and skilled caregiver that your patients are comfortable connecting with and opening up to. I'm a great team player and solid communicator who is always willing to lend a hand when needed."
Written by Ryan Brunner on August 19th, 2021
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