Have you ever worked in an environment where your co-workers were from diverse backgrounds?
"The largest diverse group I worked with was probably when I did my clinical rotation at University Medical Center. I was afforded the opportunity to meet people from different cultures, religions, and professional backgrounds. It gave me an eye-opening experience of how many wonderful people there are!"
In an industry as large as healthcare, diversity among peers is inevitable. To be successful, it is crucial to learn how to work with a diverse group of people. Some people are intimidated when faced with learning new cultures and beliefs, but in the healthcare industry, it is crucial to provide effective care. The interviewer wants to know that you are open to meeting and learning about new people and becoming an integral part of the team. Be positive with your response.
"The diversity of specialty areas is something I love about the healthcare field. I like the idea of being in a career that challenges me to learn and grow. I believe we all have something that we can contribute to others and I like to embrace the diversity among those that I work with."
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Anonymous Answer
The largest diverse group I worked with was when I worked at Memorial Hospital. I got the opportunity to dig deep and build wonderful relationships with those from different cultures.
Rachelle's Feedback
Good answer! Try rounding out your response with your thoughts on the importance of diversity in a medical setting.
"The largest diverse group I worked with was at Bryan West Hospital. I gained the opportunity to dig deep and build wonderful relationships with those from different cultures. I believe that diversity in the workplace creates an opportunity for innovation, new working styles, and creative patient care concepts to surface."
Anonymous Answer
I have experience a very diverse culture during my clinical in school and my time working an LPN. I believe we all have different aspects to contribute to better the work place and to provide great patient care.
Lauren's Feedback
Wonderfully thoughtful response! I made slight edits and included your eagerness to join a diverse work group.
I have had the pleasure of working in several diverse environments during my clinical schooling and tenure at LPN. I believe everyone possesses unique strengths that enhance patient care and the workplace.
Anonymous Answer
Throughout my time precepting and working as a Patient Care Tech at ________, I had the opportunity to interact with a variety of professionals from diverse backgrounds. I was able to work with a different cultural or religious background than mine. Not to mention all the different specialty areas I was able to interact with. This was a valuable experience for me and made me realize all the valuable insight everyone from diverse backgrounds can contribute to achieving the best patient care. When I completed my preceptorship on the pediatrics unit I was able to interact with a pediatric physician on multiple occasions from the Philippines. Interacting with someone from a different cultural background sometimes required me to listen a little closer to everything they said because of their accent but that was an important learning experience as it gave me the opportunity to get orders for patients over the phone from someone that was from a different background than mine and I'm sure that won't be the first time that happens. Another thing I have learned from interacting with co-workers from diverse backgrounds is different cultural norms or religious preferences that I am now more aware of when I take care of a patient from one of those backgrounds.
Cindy's Feedback
Good answer.
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