Pediatric Nurse Mock Interview
Master 29 Pediatric Nurse interview questions covering patient care, family communication, and clinical scenarios.
Question 5 of 29
What about your job as a pediatric nurse gives you the most satisfaction?
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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"I think one of the most satisfying feelings is when I see a patient who has been in a critical state who begins to improve and smiles at me. Sometimes words aren't needed. A smile or a nod from someone to show that they are aware that I am there and are glad about it is a great feeling."
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"There are so many things about this job that are satisfying to me. I love the feeling of caring for someone and knowing that I gave my all with regard to my job of providing for them. Sometimes patients or family members thank me for being there, and that means so much. I always want those that I care for to feel like nursing is not just a job to me, but it's part of who I am."
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
We all have things that give us a feeling of accomplishment or satisfaction. The interviewer uses questions like this to get to know you, not just as a nurse, but as a person. Often the things that bring us satisfaction at work have a parallel in our personal lives that affect us in much the same way.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"As a pediatric nurse, one thing that makes me happy is seeing a child that has been very ill begin to recover. They seem to have a sparkle in their eyes that gets brighter as they get better."
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I love being able to care for someone else's sick and vulnerable child. What I enjoy the most about my job as a pediatric nurse is seeing the smiles on kid's faces as they start to improve and feel better.
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Nice answer. This must be a very rewarding experience :)
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For me seeing a child go back to their baseline after being ill is always a satisfying experience. You get to see their personalities come out and see their smiles and hear their laughs and for me, that is such a gratifying experience. Seeing this happen shows you truly made a difference in that child's care.
Cindy's Feedback
Good! So with the right care, and a job well done, you get a good result demonstrated by the child's behavior.
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