Why do you want to work as a registered nurse, and how do you connect your motivation to patient care?

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I would connect motivation to service, safety, and teamwork. A strong answer is: "I want to work as a registered nurse because I value direct patient care and the responsibility of helping people through vulnerable moments. I am motivated by clear communication, careful observation, and working with the care team to keep patients safe. I also know nursing requires constant learning, so I want to keep improving my clinical judgment and communication every shift."