PRACTICE NEW GRAD ICU INTERVIEW QUESTIONS |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A* /2026-2027
Tell me about yourself - answer- I'm from Fontana, Ca.
Worked as a resident guest teacher for 4 years
Loved teaching and working with people, but was still had a desire to work in healthcare.
I'm excited about the possibility of working here because it allows me the ability to meld my
experiences gained from teaching with my newly found and developing nursing skills to provide
Why do you want to work here (ICU/UCSD)? - answer- When I thought about nursing, one of the
places I envisioned myself working was in the ICU. I wanted to be able to provide support for
patients and their families during a time of crisis. I believe my background working with children
as an educator has helped prepare me for this because I often helped to support students during
emotional crisis.
Why do you want to be a nurse? - answer- I've always wanted to make a significant, positive
impact on people's lives. This is why I found teaching to be rewarding, but I was also always
drawn to the healthcare field. Nursing is a profession where I get to positively impact people's
lives while working in healthcare.
During my med surg 2 rotation, I actually had a patient ask for me by name. I had cared for her
the week prior and now my classmate was assigned to her care, which is how she knew I was
here. The charge nurse found me and told me the patient had requested I come see her. She
remembered me from the prior week and she wanted me to help with her bed bath. As I student, I
didn't think I had made a lasting impact on her, but to be asked for by name was something that
let me know I was in the right place.
What are some of your best qualities? - answer- Organization
Team work
Flexibility
