What professional organizations do you belong to and which ones would you like to join in the future?
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.
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Anonymous Answer
Nursing home, I would love to work med surgical.
Cindy's Feedback
Ok, good start. Take a look at the question again when revising your answer. The question is seeking information about professional organizations that you belong to. For example, is there a national nursing organization that you're a member of? How does it help enrich your experience or knowledge?
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