Nurse Practitioner Mock Interview
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Question 34 of 55
What is an issue in the current healthcare system that you would like to see change?
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Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
The interviewer is looking to identify a struggle you may have and share how you constructively handle this challenge in your typical workday. Be careful not to complain. Instead, present a solution to a challenging situation.
Don't be afraid to share a controversial topic, but be aware of your audience. If you know that your interviewer is passionate about nutrition, consider sharing how you have researched the ingredients in feeding tubes for patients who cannot swallow or are in a coma. Talk about how nutrition needs to be a higher priority and how the food quality needs to change. Whatever the issue you decide to talk about, share your knowledge and experience about the topic. Tell the interviewer how you are going to help change this particular issue in healthcare.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"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. Having been in their shoes at one time, I would always be an advocate for involving them in decisions that fit within their scope of practice."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"As a new Nurse Practitioner, I have not had the exposure to the healthcare system as seasoned healthcare professionals have. But, one thing that impacts almost everyone I know is the cost of healthcare. I would like to see a reduction in out-of-pocket healthcare costs and more services offered to those who need them."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"After working in this industry for fifteen years, I have seen a lot of positive change. However, one thing that hasn't changed positively is the cost of prescription medicine. So many patients have debilitating diseases and cannot afford the medication they need. Many doctors I have worked with will provide samples to patients, but more is needed. I would like to see the price of medications decrease, but I feel that will not happen anytime soon."
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