How to Answer: What professional organizations do you belong to and which ones would you like to join in the future?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Nursing job interview.
29. What professional organizations do you belong to and which ones would you like to join in the future?
How to Answer
You may or may not get this question in an interview, but not belonging to any is not the answer that employers are asking for if they do ask it. If you don't belong to any nursing organizations, maybe the first question to ask yourself is why not. If you are desiring a job as a critical care nurse, then join the organization before the interview. It's worth it, and it may tip the balance in your favor. Belonging to organizations brings access to other members and cutting edge information. There are lots of nursing organizations to join depending on your interests and career trajectory.
Written by Ryan Brown on June 5th, 2019
1st Entry Level Example
"I belong to the ANA and my state nurses association. I really like staying current with new information and networking with other nurses. I think that membership is invaluable and one of my goals is to attend the state conference!"
Written by Ryan Brown on June 5th, 2019
1st Experienced Example
"I'm passionate about caring for the elderly, especially those impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia. I'm active in the Alzheimer's Association and do a lot with that organization throughout the year. I am also a part of the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners. I enjoy their educational sessions and typically join their annual virtual conference to earn CEUs and grow my professional network."
Written by Jaymie Payne on December 18th, 2022
2nd Experienced Example
"My passion has always been nursing in the emergency department, so naturally, I am a member of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). It is an organization that aims to improve collaboration, compassion, and inclusiveness. Besides providing members with opportunities for continuing nursing education, ENA works as an advocacy group for policy on emergency nursing and health care."
Written by Jaymie Payne on December 18th, 2022
3rd Experienced Example
"I believe staying up to date in nursing is an essential part of the career. For this reason, I am part of the American Nurses Association. I really enjoy all I am able to learn from being a member of this association. In the future, I would like to become a member of the Cardiovascular Nurses Association."
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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