[Core] Tell me about a time you had to communicate across a barrier such as language, health literacy, or high anxiety.

Instruction: Use a concrete example that shows what happened, what you did, how you communicated, and why your response mattered.

Context: Assesses whether the candidate can use a concrete example that reflects strong general hospital travel nurse hiring performance.

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I cared for a patient whose anxiety and limited understanding of the plan were making communication difficult. I slowed the interaction down, used plain language, involved the approved interpreter resource when needed, and checked understanding instead of assuming that nodding meant clarity. Once the patient had information...

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