Nursing in the operating room setting requires specific skillsets and qualities that other medical specialties don't necessarily have. In asking this question, your interviewer ideally wants to hear that you are drawn to advanced nursing skills that perioperative nurses must master, providing detailed care to patients that need it the most, and being part of a fast-paced and dynamic OR team. Think about why this is a dream nursing career for you and take the time to outline why your background and education have prepared you for success.