Why do you want to be a Nurse?
Many schools want students to see a career in nursing as a calling rather than just a paycheck. Describe your personal and authentic reasons for pursuing nursing school. Focus on your motivations for pursuing nursing and what makes it the best option for you.
"I feel called to join this profession because I want to care for people directly and compassionately. While doctors and other members of the medical team are essential, they do not have the same ability to build relationships with their patients in the manner that nurses do. When I was in the hospital, I found that my nurse could make me feel cared for through small gestures of comfort or taking the time to talk to me. I want to have that direct interaction with patients and take an active role in their recovery."
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Anonymous Answer
My mother was an LPN, and I grew up in that environment where I saw how much she loved what she did every day. It was both inspiring and motivating for me to see the challenges she faced and how she had to think outside the box to come up with solutions. My grandmother had a very bad fall in 2012 during hurricane Sandy. We were in the hospital for days and seeing how well the nurses took care of my grandmother and my family really made an impact on me. But when I really knew it was my passion was on the first day of on-site clinicals where I felt the fulfillment of taking care of my first patient. And I'm so proud of the decision I have made because I'm truly going to make a difference in people's lives which makes it all worthwhile.
Marcie's Feedback
Wow. What a sincere and heartfelt response! The interviewer will appreciate the explanations you have provided. It sounds like your personality is perfectly suited to the role of a nurse in that you feel such fulfillment in taking care of patients and helping others. Nice job on your answer!
Anonymous Answer
Healthcare has been a part of my life ever since I was a child. Seeing my father work as a psychiatrist in a prison to provide for his family made a huge impact on my life. In fact, healthcare was a very common topic at the dinner table. Of all healthcare professionals, nurses spend the most time with patients, which is important to me because I want to spend as much time with patients as necessary.
Chad's Feedback
The desire to spend time with, and help, patients is an admirable trait, and your answer comes across as honest and sincere. The interviewer will undoubtedly appreciate the explanation you have provided and be impressed with your motivation to pursue a career in nursing. Nice work!
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