How to Answer: What about your job as a pediatric nurse gives you the most satisfaction?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Pediatric Nurse job interview.
26. What about your job as a pediatric nurse gives you the most satisfaction?
How to Answer
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.
Written by Heather Douglass on November 21st, 2018
1st Entry Level
"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."
Written by Darby Faubion
1st Answer Example
"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."
Written by Heather Douglass on November 21st, 2018
2nd Answer Example
"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."
Written by Darby Faubion
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