How to Answer: Can you tell us about what attracted you to a nursing position with our facility?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Nursing job interview.
25. Can you tell us about what attracted you to a nursing position with our facility?
How to Answer
This is a question that deserves a prepared answer. You might have stiff competition for this position or not, but it's still worth being prepared to advocate why your resume should rise to the top of the pile. It's no longer enough to say I graduated top of the class from a prestigious university. While that helps, employers are looking for soft skills as well. They are seeking the most well-rounded and competent candidate who will add value to their organization in both tangible and intangible ways. Nurses sometimes don't stay long in fast-paced environments, but the interviewer will be more interested in the candidate that offers the both the promise of longevity and competence.
Written by Ryan Brown on June 5th, 2019
1st Entry Level Example
"I researched Mount Sinai and the mission statement of the organization really resonated with me. The nursing career ladder is impressive and the opportunities to participate in break-out committees really appealed to me. Not to mention, Mount Sinai is one of the premier liver transplant centers in the world!"
Written by Ryan Brown on June 5th, 2019
2nd Entry Level Example
"Since graduating, I've been very intentional about applying only to companies with good reputations and positive employee reviews. I made a list of companies with which I aligned my core values, then researched them on Comparably to learn more about how employees rate the culture and CEO. I was pleased to see Cleveland Clinic had a 4-star rating on culture and a 76% approval rating of the CEO. There were many comments about how well the company treats employees, the opportunities for professional development, and compensation. Those are all important factors to me and drew me to apply!"
Written by Jaymie Payne on December 18th, 2022
1st Experienced Example
"X healthcare system is so well known in this area, and I'm impressed by the company consistently being rated as the #1 healthcare system in the region. I want to join an organization that is focused on patient care and also has the most modern technology and equipment available. I personally align with all of the core values of X healthcare system of quality & safety, empathy, inclusion, integrity, teamwork, and innovation, and I feel it would be a great cultural fit for me."
Written by Jaymie Payne on December 18th, 2022
2nd Experienced Example
"The values and mission of 'X healthcare system' really stood out to me. I could tell by reviewing this information about the company that the patient is always at the center of the care and that a team atmosphere is vital to this organization. Those are two of the most important qualities to me as a nurse. Longterm, I want to be part of an organization that is a team and that goes above and beyond for their patients. From everything I have read and learned about 'X healthcare system' that is exactly what this organization stands for."
Written by Tabitha Cumpian on January 31st, 2023
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I began my healthcare career when I was a sophomore in high school and became an STNA (state-tested nursing assistant) at a local long-term care facility. I then went on to work as a nursing assistant at a local hospital and home healthcare agency. During that time, I pursued my Bachelor's in Business Administration: Human Resource Management and transitioned to working for one of the largest long-term care and post-acute rehab companies in the country. I supported the talent acquisition function, and in the span of 8 years, I screened and interviewed over 1,500 nurse aides, LPNs, and RNs.
I hold a very special place in my heart for nurses, as it's often a thankless and tiresome job. Not everyone is cut out to be a nurse, and I have great respect and admiration for those that choose this career path. As a content writer and interview coach for MockQuestions, my goal is to help you prepare and succeed in your upcoming interview. This article offers interview tips and advice along with 50 practice interview questions and answer examples to help you better understand what to expect and prepare for interview day! Wishing you the best of luck!
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