Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Interview Questions

31 Tell me about a time when you developed your own way of doing things or were self-motivated to finish an important task.
32 How do you stay current on literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in midwifery?
33 Tell me about a recent experience you've had working with your hands.
34 How would you rate your writing skills? (Ask for an example that demonstrates great writing skills.)
35 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
36 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
37 Please share an experience in which you successfully taught a difficult principle or concept. How were you able to be successful?
38 Share an experience in which you successfully coordinated with others. How about a coordination effort that was not as successful?
39 Provide an experience that demonstrates your ability to manage time effectively. What were the challenges and results?
40 Describe a time when you successfully persuaded another person to change his/her way of thinking or behavior.
41 Describe an experience when you planned, provided, or evaluated educational programs for nursing staff, health care teams, or the community.
42 Share an experience in which you used new training skills, ideas, or a method to adapt to a new situation or improve an ongoing one. (Look for the candidate's ability to learn.)
43 Tell me about the last time you conducted clinical research on topics such as maternal or infant health care, contraceptive methods, breastfeeding, and gynecological care.
44 What have you found the best way to teach or provide clinical instruction about gynecological care to nursing or midwife students?
45 Tell me about the last time you oversaw the work of someone else. How did you effectively motivate, develop, and direct the worker(s)?

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