How to Answer: What type of nursing tasks do you find least desirable, or most challenging?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Nurse Practitioner job interview.
29. What type of nursing tasks do you find least desirable, or most challenging?
How to Answer
The interviewer wants to know about your workplace challenges. This question allows you to highlight your ability to get things done, even if you don't enjoy EVERY part of your job. You can let your personality shine through a bit but keep it light and professional overall. As you answer this question, try to focus on a task that most find undesirable yet find a way to make it fun and interesting.
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Entry Level Example
"I have never loved documentation, but I do fully understand the importance of detailed and accurate notes. During my years as an RN and my recent clinical rotations, I've taken the approach of documenting as a challenge to help myself enjoy the task more. Working on several different EMR's really helped me understand the full importance of accurate charting, especially as a provider. If offered to come work for you, I'd be excited to learn your EMR from back to front in my new role as a Nurse Practitioner."
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Answer Example
"I'm sure that every person has a task in their workday that they dislike. Mine is organizing and stocking the supply closet. I know it's so important that our supplies are tidy and accessible, but I dread it every few months when my turn comes to clean it out. I am a team player, however, and I do it with a smile on my face, and I always try to do it as a team effort with a colleague."
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Experienced Example
"Overall, I would say that I least enjoy long and drawn-out meetings. I like being on the front lines helping my patients, and I sometimes get frustrated if time is wasted in meetings that don't impact my work. I fully understand that gatherings of staff are important for training, educational, and other purposes, so I try to take any opportunities I can get in meetings to make them a learning opportunity for me."
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