Are You a Self Motivator?

Are you a self motivator?" * Absolutely. I can always find something productive that needs doing. * I'm very motivated to do a good job at what I take on, and I like to stay busy. * I am a self motivator, and I take great pride in my job as a nurse.
"Do you plan to make nursing your career?" * I do! I absolutely love being a nurse, and the satisfaction that comes with helping patients is incredibly rewarding to me. * I love being a nurse, and there are so many opportunities for learning and growth that I believe that I can spend my entire career satisfied and challenged in nursing. * As a career, nursing offers so many opportunities that I find exciting. I plan to continue my education, and progress in the field.
"Do you prefer to work alone, or as part of a team?" * That depends on the circumstances. I enjoy being part of a treatment and support team, but I also like the autonomy of working alone. * I believe that nursing in a hospital is a team effort, and I really enjoy making my contribution to the team. * You need a certain amount of independence to work without the daily support of a team. As an in home nurse, I enjoy the one-on-one with my patients.
"How do you handle stress on the job?" * By focusing on the most important thing, the care of the patient. I feel I owe it to my patients to stay calm and focused on them. * In the ER setting, there are often stressful situations that arise. I just make sure that the stresses of the job don't interfere with the care of the patient. * I am generally an easy going person, and I don't allow on the job stress to interfere with my work. * How do you envision your career progressing? * I would like to gain experience and continue my education so that I can grow in my career as a nurse, potentially moving into a supervisory capacity down the line. * I would like to gain experience at each level of nursing, and pursue my education as the opportunity