Nursing Mock Interview
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Question 44 of 50
What are your goals in reference to furthering your education?
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Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
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.
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"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?"
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"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)."
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"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."
Tabitha Cumpian is an RN Lead with experience in multiple clinic specialties and has functioned as a program manager.
"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."
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