The Interviewer Says,"We Are Looking for a Bright,interested,empathetic,hard-Working Person for This

question 18

Multiple Choice

The interviewer says,"We are looking for a bright,interested,empathetic,hard-working person for this position in oncology nursing.Do you fit this bill?" The new graduate nurse is interested,carried a straight C average,and has worked full time while going to school.Assuming the following statements are true,what would be the best answer?

• A)"I'm definitely interested in oncology,and I think I'm a hard worker.My instructor said I was developing empathy.My grade point average of C doesn't reflect my real ability."
• B)"My previous employer rated my work as excellent.It was there that I became interested in helping support oncology patients as they cope with their illness.I chose to do independent study on emotional reactions to the diagnosis of cancer and received an A."
• C)"I worked full time while going to school,so my grades suffered.I've had my share of life's disappointments,so I can sympathize with cancer patients.I will work hard,but I have to make time for my family,too."
• D)"I'm interested.My parents always told me I was bright.I work as hard as the next person.I've learned not to get too involved with patients."

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