Nursing Student Mock Interview
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What aspect of nursing do you think will be the most challenging, and why?
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Makayla Donigan is a Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Copywriter.
There are aspects of nursing that are grueling. The interviewer evaluates whether or not you are knowledgeable about what nurses actually do and have considered the hard parts of the job before deciding to apply to nursing school. You could talk about the long shifts, heavy patient loads, or extensive charting. Just be thoughtful in your response.
Makayla Donigan is a Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Copywriter.
"I have thought a lot about this, and for me, working long hours will be an adjustment. It can be hard to maintain the required focus and concentration over so many hours. To prepare me for this challenge, I have started meditating before my job as a Tech at the rehabilitation facility. I have noticed a significant improvement in my focus that lasts the length of my work shift."
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I have thought about this very deeply, and I think the most challenging aspect of nursing will be communicating with uncooperative patients. Not every patient will want to cooperate with me because they may expect an instant cure, which does not exist. My plan for this is to inform the patients that they would be in great care under me, and if they still refused to cooperate, I would apologize that I could not help them, and refer them to one of my colleagues.
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Good answer! It is evident that you considered the various difficulties associated with the profession before deciding to apply for nursing school, and you do well to include your plan to handle uncooperative patients. Nice work!
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