Passionate Nursing Student Seeking Neuro Floor Position

Tell me about you:

My name is Rachelle. I'm currently at University of Memphis Lambuth studying in my second semester of nursing. I am Social Chair for the Student Nurses' Association. I've always been fascinated in the human brain and why it works the way it does, and what happens when it isn't working. Following taking care of my diabetic grandfather, I always knew I wanted to be a nurse, and I have overcome many obstacles to get here. When I earn my degree, I want to be working on this floor. If I should summarize myself, I would say I am a leader, responsible, compassionate and very detail-oriented, though sometimes I can be too hard on myself to strive for perfection. I switched from the law field to healthcare because I want a career with a meaningful purpose, and truly enjoy taking care of people. Another thing about me is if I set my mind to reach a goal, I won't give up. I am always willing to learn and do better.

Why do you want to work here?

I've done clinical rotations at this hospital and I see that my goals and values align with the core values, especially treating others with dignity, care and compassion and valuing diverse perspectives. I am a very compassionate person dedicated to helping my patients. I think given this opportunity, I will prove to exceed your expectations of the job description.

Why our floor:

I am interested in neuro because your brain is really what makes you, YOU. Neuro is a continuous expanding field to learn in, and I think I would be a great asset to your team.

Greatest weakness:

I have a hard time saying no to others. I want to help my colleagues because I am a team player and want to help others, but I need to stop overflowing myself. This is something I am actively working on this semester.

Greatest strength:

I've always been told by my superiors that I have leadership and am a dedicated hard worker. That really gives me more pride in what I do, and why I do it.

Questions for them:

How do you and staff respond to errors in the workplace?

Are there any other nursing students on this floor, if so how flexible are you to those employees so that they can maintain their commitments and education?

How long have you worked here, and what are all the title positions you've held?

Is there additional trainings offered to me so I can always continue learning and growing for my patients?

Is there anything in my resume or anything we have discussed today that instills doubt in my abilities to excel in this role?

What skills do you think I need to focus on most to become a pivotal member to your team?