How to Answer: Have you ever had an issue with a supervising nurse, and if so, how did you handle it?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Nursing Aide job interview.
11. Have you ever had an issue with a supervising nurse, and if so, how did you handle it?
How to Answer
Nursing aides report to a nurse who is the team leader, or floor supervisor. It is important to remember when answering this question, do not speak negatively about a supervisor. You can refer (cautiously) to a situation that may have occurred, but use it as a way to speak of how an issue was positively resolved.
Written by Darby Faubion on November 29th, 2018
Entry Level
"I can only recall one time when there could have been an issue between myself and a supervisor. It was a misunderstanding about a patient's care, but when we talked about it and I showed her my assignment list and my documentation of the work I had done, she realized that everything had been taken care of and the issue was resolved."
Written by Darby Faubion on November 29th, 2018
Answer Example
"I have never had an issue with a supervisor that was something that we couldn't resolve together. I always try to put myself in the other person's shoes, so to speak. We never really know what kind of day someone is having and I try to remember that a stressful day, whether it has to do with work or something outside of work, can make us all react in different ways. Knowing that, if I feel there is tension between myself and anyone within my work team, I always approach that person with a kind word and ask if there is anything I can do to make the day better."
Written by Darby Faubion on November 29th, 2018