Nurse Manager

The job of a nurse requires stress tolerance, positive attitude and behavior and great care for detail. Nurse Managers have the ability to encourage all of these via praise, active listening, and occasional surprises ranging from time off to free tickets or chocolate bars. When necessary, the NM will have to identify employees that show lack of professionalism. To prevent this from happening, nurse managers can instruct staff in specially designed coaching and training. Give an example or two from your own experience.

This question is a great opportunity to put a positive spin on something negative, but you don't want your answer to be cliche, joking or not. Instead, try to use a real example of a weakness you have learned to overcome as a nurse.

If you can avoid it, do not give an exact number. The first person to name a price in a salary negotiation loses. Instead, re-iterate your commitment to the job itself. If you have to, give a broad range based on research you have conducted on that particular nursing role, in your particular city.

There is really no right answer to this question, but the interviewer wants to know that you're ambitious, career-oriented and committed to a future with the hospital. So instead of sharing your dream for early retirement, or trying to be funny, give them an answer that illustrates your drive and commitment.