How to Answer: What are your goals in reference to furthering your education?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Nursing job interview.
34. What are your goals in reference to furthering your education?
How to Answer
Nursing is an ever evolving profession and education is key to keeping up with the changes. Whether it is obtaining a professional certification, taking CEU courses, or obtaining your doctorate in nursing, you should have educational goals. Nursing isn't stagnant and neither should you be with your career. Ask intelligent questions regarding educational opportunities at the organization, or tuition reimbursement. If you have no plans to pursue further education, at least set the stage for that possibility by asking information seeking questions. If you are uncertain, you can state that you want to work as a nurse for a while to clarify further educational goals.
Written by Ryan Brown on June 5th, 2019
1st Entry Level Example
"I just graduated from nursing school and am eager to learn how to work as a nurse in real life. I am definitely interested in continued education, but I would like to work for a while to figure out which direction suits me best. I have so many interests right now it's hard to pick which one direction. I'm so excited to start working and learning! What kinds of education opportunities are offered through your organization?"
Written by Ryan Brown on June 5th, 2019
1st Experienced Example
"I currently have my BSN and have considered a couple of different paths to further my education. I've looked into the MSN program, but I don't think that it is the best fit at this time. I would rather focus on obtaining specialty certifications like the Certified Pediatric Nurse and Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)."
Written by Jaymie Payne on December 18th, 2022
2nd Experienced Example
"At this time, I have my BSN, and I plan to enroll in the MSN program in the next 6-12 months. I would like to eventually pursue a nurse leadership role focused on care coordination, management of outcomes, care transitions, risk assessment, implementing best practices, and quality improvement within an organization or unit. I do believe pursuing an advanced degree will benefit me in that journey."
Written by Jaymie Payne on December 18th, 2022
3rd Experienced Example
"Currently, I have my BSN, and I am furthering my education by regularly completing CE courses. In the future, I would like to return to school to obtain my MSN and pursue a career within this organization in nursing management."
Written by Tabitha Cumpian on January 31st, 2023
About the Author
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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