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Question 29 of 55 for our Nurse Practitioner Mock Interview

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Question 29 of 55

What type of nursing tasks do you find least desirable, or most challenging?

"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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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.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      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."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      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."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      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."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Honestly, I find attending long meetings as least desirable for me. I would prefer being engaged with patients than sitting in a meeting and discussing department goals, etc."

      Kevin's Feedback

      Preferring to be on the front lines is very understandable. However, you want to be careful in how you frame your least desirable tasks. Validating why those tasks are important, regardless of being less desirable will speak to your professionalism.
      "I think it is the same as a lot of people. There are aspects to every job that no one really enjoys, but they have to be done, regardless. Honestly, I find attending long meetings as least desirable for me. I would much prefer being engaged with patients than sitting in a meeting and discussing department goals, etc. But, those meetings are necessary to get everyone on the same page. This ensures our teams or coordinating, performing well, which in turn ensures safety for our teams and patients alike."
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