Nurse Personal Statement

Ever since i was little i have always dreamt that i wanted to be a nurse. Why? Because i have always been very helpful with the people around me. Being a nurse was an accomplishment for me. Of Course we had to start somewhere.

I chose to apply to Georgetown University School of Medicine as I am extremely believe my medical education would significantly benefit from your mission to cure the whole person and the Population Health Scholar Track. First, I am interested in the cura personalis curriculum as it will give me the ability to think critically about the entire person as I worked towards achieving my goal of being a physician with a speciality in addiction medicine. In caring for patients, it is evident that looking at the entire person is crucial for patient care. Recently, I stepped into this role during an encounter with a 16-year-old female patient with knee pain and a BMI of 42.

I have yearned to be in the medical field since early childhood, where I became incredibly ill. During my childhood and youth, I endured a legion of surgeries and hospital visits. This experience would be deemed incredibly frightening for a myriad of people. As a young adolescent, the fear was immeasurable. I became exposed to countless certified nursing assistants, nurses, and doctors that were exceptionally compassionate.

My goal is to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Trinity Washington University. After working in government and as a massage therapist, I realized that I have a calling in health care. In order to become a great nurse that provides optimal care, I need to be educated by the best institution. I am dedicated to putting in the time and effort to gain all of the knowledge Trinity Washington University can provide me, as I start my journey to the health care field.

There have been many incidents in my life that I have spent hours sitting by the bedside. I gained inspiration in the field of nursing when my mother was admitted in the hospital of London. I observed the nurses, physios, occupational therapists, and discharge team to assess my mother together. I always enjoyed observing them working closely reflecting my roles being the nurse as I felt myself having the required skills and qualities for this role. I learned that doctors and the medical staff provide invaluable services to the society while being the part of such group has been my ambition.

The profession of Nursing is truly an Art and Science. It is a profession requiring such in-depth clinical knowledge and critical thinking, paired with deep empathy. I feel it is a blessing to be allowed into someone’s life while they’re in such a vulnerable state. As a Nurse, you gain full access to their life story, and they trust you

I grew up in Mobile, Alabama in an area where higher education was neither valued nor desired. Upon graduating from high school, my father (who worked as a janitor) was offered a dependent-stipend for dependents of employees who attend a Historically Black University (HBU). My father felt that I had the potential to be a nurse. He drove me to Tuskegee Institute and dropped me off at the designated orientation site. Thus my orientation to college life.

Nurses are the epitome of Cura Personalis. There are an abundance of careers to positively influence the lives of others, but few career paths endeavor to truly serve all people. Nurses respond to health care needs of people considering spiritual, health, socio-cultural, economic status and the evolving practice of nursing to provide and advocate for these individuals. Nurses have an innate ability to learn about the individuals they serve and they care for people rather than “clients,” “patients,” or “customers.” My motivation to pursue a career in the discipline of nursing is because I envision myself helping people through their most vulnerable moments.

As I interact with my patients, I can’t help but think to myself “this is why I became a nurse.” During critical moments of a patients life I am there holding their hand, listening to stories about the “olden” days and giving them the encouragement it takes to leave the hospital healthier than they arrived. Nursing is not just giving medications on time, educating the patients and answering the call light; to me, nursing it so much more.

These beliefs directed me to choose nursing as a career; in which nursing gives me a great opportunity to fulfill my desire in helping others, and providing comfort to them in their time of need. Being a nurse is also equally important to make a difference in patients’

My ambition to become a nurse started recently after having two beautiful little girls and needing a job to manage financially, I found myself a job being a home care assistant. I worked with vulnerable adults suffering from various health problems such as, dementia, cancer, mental health and also palliative patients. This role required me to be compassionate and to always use my initiative as working on my own meant I had to make quick decisions without the input of others. Each and every day I went to work with a smile on my face and came home with a smile on my face as I knew I was going to and did make a difference to that person’s day, I helped that patient in a way they could not help themselves. The one day that particularly stands out to me and a day that I will never forget is the day that

Looking back through my journey in becoming a nurse, I have a great appreciation for the significant growth and understanding that I have achieved both personally and professionally. From my earliest years, I have experienced a profound satisfaction in helping others; the love and compassion that motivates my efforts in providing care to patients have been strengthened by many experiences. I could write endless stories of the experiences that I have encountered with individuals that I am honored to have cared for throughout my 15 years plus in the medical field. Not only could I identify the manner in which these patients touched my life, but also the manner in which my life was forever changed. I will never forget those patients who I nursed from birth until they became young adults, also the patients that I am proud to have met,

Nursing is a challenging and ultimately rewarding occupation, it is far more than just a job or profession. Everyday, you learn and discover something new different things that may change someone’s life. Being a nurse is a privilege; no one and nothing can ever replace that honor that you get. Each and every one of us has a purpose in life, being a nurse makes that purpose clear because that purpose is to be there for someone who is need of you. I want to be one of them, be a nurse that made a difference in someone’s life. As what Carrie Latet says, “A nurse will always give us hope, an angel with a

A scarred kidney was what triggered my mind and thoughts into Paediatric nursing. Not only did I have one to one care from a nurse, I also experienced the affect that my illness had to them. The love, the care and the help I received was the initial reason to how I escaped fatality at the age of 12. I was truly inspired by the nurses whom I believe were the reason to why the whole experience was bearable for myself and my family. It is very essential whilst working with children, your mind, body and soul is dedicated to them 100% of being in their presence.

Since I was a little child in South Korea, I was exposed to the healthcare field. My mother was a nurse practitioner in a rural village and our house was connected to her clinic. Consequently, stethoscopes and syringes became my toys and the clinic became my playhouse. I also watched my mother patiently tend to the patients and put their well-being before her own. This early exposure to the health services sparked an interest in me. To me, my mother was skilled, powerful, and caring. She emulated all the things that I wanted to become when I grew up. Therefore, I decided that I wanted to become a person who makes a difference in people’s lives through health care. Since then, I have dreamed of becoming a nurse that is both compassionate and skillful.