Nursing Personal Statement Essay

Living is a gift. Many people in the world are simply alive, but living is rare. There are people that are too sick to enjoy life, the disease that has manifested in the body slowly takes over the mind and rids the mind of joy and radiance. The glow of life slowly diminishes before our eyes and it is truly heart breaking. This person is not just a disease that happens to be hosted in a human. This is a human that happens to have a disease. This person is someone’s parent, someone’s child, someone’s sibling, and someone’s grandparent. This person has memories, hobbies, and loved ones. This person is your patient. Making a difference in just one person’s life is an incredible feat. Being a physician assistant would be making a difference in many

In any medium the last words of an author, lyricist or screenwriter are the most powerful of the entire piece. An ending can completely ruin a perfectly good piece if it isn't what it should be. It can also redeem a mostly mediocre piece by being exactly what it should be. Often the best endings are ones that do not end the way the reader wants them to, but end the way the reader knows they should. Baldwin is definitely an author who knows how to end a story.

Unquestionably, there is no universal notion of beauty or ugliness. The definition of the term is as ever-changing as our tastes both depending on the period and world culture. European artists and philosophers dominated (and still dominate) a grand percentage of the art world and thus their Eurocentric views on what is deemed beautiful or ugly, became the norm but it does not fit the conventions in the rest of the world. A piece such as Titian’s Venus of Urbino is viewed as a timeless masterpiece when it sits on the throne of exclusion in the art world. Eroticism is evident in the painting, in fact, it recalls the marital obligations of the woman towards her husband. The erotic allegory is even clearer in the representation of Venus, goddess of love, as a sensual and exquisite woman who stares at the viewer, who cannot ignore her beauty. The light and the warm color of Venus’ body contrasts with the background and dark cushions, further highlight the eroticism itself. Even though this painting was revolutionary in its time, with Venus directing her gaze to the viewer, it is still considered a nude (versus naked), there is a sense of innocence in her corporal language, even as she is cupping herself in an attempt to cover her nude body.

As an aspiring UT student striving to eventually travel the world to aid underdeveloped countries in public health, I believe that this GMT trip will provide me with an impeccable environment that will allow me to directly experience healthcare, all the while making life long friends in the longhorn community. Being a part of GMT has been a wonderful experience and has allowed me to explore many unique opportunities pertaining to the medical field. From personal experience, I can relate to the relief and gratitude felt when patients are treated with care and hospitality. My brother was diagnosed with Thalassemia Major, a type of blood cancer that in which children experience severe anemia. Thanks to the help of the medical staff, my brother

My inspiration to pursue a lifelong career in nursing derived from witnessing a close individual succumb to a painful and chronic disease when I was the tender age of 6. I pondered and researched endlessly on the symptoms and damage caused by that disease until I comprehended its origin and everlasting effects. The memory of witnessing that individual die will continue to plague my memories and serve as a reminder of why I continue to strive for my goals today. From that point on, I knew exactly the person I aspired to be in the future—a nurse. I was fascinated with acquiring knowledge about the human body and diseases. In high school, I applied to a local hospital to become a candystriper to gain more insight about the medical field and nursing. I was placed into the endoscopy department and it was there where I truly established my determination to take on the challenge of becoming a nurse. I witnessed and experienced a myriad of things during my time there. I grasped how to become more compassionate and to prioritize one’s life and safety above everything. The hospital became my personified version of Utopia.

Observing a GP during patient consultations, seeing his genuine concern and caring interest in each case, demonstrated fully the importance of compassion and effective communication. In a GP home visit, I met an elderly lady with Alzheimer's, who displayed no wish to cooperate, something I initially found difficult to comprehend. However, on reflection I understood the patient's right to refuse treatment, perhaps indicating this person's wish to retain some control in their life. The variety of my work experience has meant that I have been in the company of professionals who exhibited traits I believe I have developed through mentoring and teaching. These traits such as courtesy and empathy would ensure that I adopt a composed manner in sensitive or stressful situations, enabling me to communicate my understanding of what they are experiencing both physically and

Given the goals of WRITE, please state why you should participate in the next class of students. Growing up in rural Wyoming instilled within me a desire to work toward improving access to medical care in rural areas, and I feel my participation in WRITE would equip me with the skills and tools necessary to pursue this goal. I possess a unique perspective into rural communities and will be able to share this with physicians and patients while deepening my understanding of health care challenges in rural areas. I enjoy immersing myself in novel situations in order to learn about cultures, practices, people, and worldviews which differ from my own. I strongly believe in a holistic view of medicine: empowering patients to become partners in

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.

Born and raised in Kenya, I permanently immigrated to the US in 1999. In addition to English, I also speak Swahili and German and look forward to utilizing these languages as a nursing professional, at least at some point in my career. I am currently enrolled in an MSN Degree Program at Capella University and I hope to begin your doctoral program at the University of South Alabama in 2017. The University of South Alabama is my first choice among DNP programs in Informatics because it has a particularly distinguished faculty and a most creative and inspiring curriculum. I could not be happier with my chosen field and I feel very strongly that the University of South Alabama is the optimal springboard to propel me to the cutting edge of service

My interest in nursing started unexpectedly when I became the main caregiver for my family. I had the responsibilities of helping my father who was diagnosed with cancer and raising my daughter as a single-teenaged parent. After pursuing my dreams and working several years as a nurse, I have been introduced to different aspects of nursing. I fell in love with the field of orthopedics because I was amazed at how orthopedic surgeons could remodel bones and help patients with serious injuries regain their strength and mobility. This inspired me to become an advanced practiced nurse in the field of orthopedics.

Throughout these past two years I have been working as a Substitute teacher for Prince Georges County Public School. Being a substitute has its good, bad and even worse days. But overall I have to keep in mind to not allow the students get to me or change my character or attitude. In all reality I really do not enjoy being in the school system. I love nursing and have a passion for nursing. I love caring for sick people whether it’s the infants, toddlers, adolescents, adults or even geriatrics. Nursing will always and forever will be my baby, passion and dream career.

Several themes have emerged throughout my life, which I believe make nursing the only career choice for me. This include development of a love for science, passion for helping others reach their full potential, love for caring for people when they are in need, and passion for working in the most diverse of fields. Even at a young age I was drawn to nursing, due to the science of it. I recall working in a laboratory class where the instructor asked us to come up with our own laboratory. I struggled to find the exact right answer to ensure that my work was perfect.

As long as I can remember, I have always been drawn to the health care field by a desire to help and make a difference in the lives of others. At such a young age I always found the doctor’s office an amusing trip, from watching movies and playing board games in the wait room to getting free lollipops which would only nurture my desire. Even as a young child people saw me as an odd one for watching Life in the E.R., I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant, and Discovery Health instead of watching cartoons, not to mention I would always carry my own special “doctor kit” everywhere, which included stethoscope, reflex hammer, medical records form and blood pressure cuff. All these events developed a strong tendency to want to help those in need, helped becoming a nurse my undoubted answer whenever someone asked me, “What do you want to be when you

1. In September, my education came to a 5-week long halt as a result of the faculty strike. This was a very stressful time for not only myself, but many other fellow students that were attending an Ontario college at the time. It was a time of confusion, worry, and uncertainty as to if this was where my journey in becoming a nurse would end.

“The Mission” is a motion picture, directed by Roland Joffe in 1986, about a Jesuit mission that is threatened by greed and imperialism in the late 18th century in the Brazilian jungle. Father Gabriel, played by Jeremy Irons, climbs the mountains of Brazil to bring Christianity to the natives. He is successful and brings about a golden age among them. Mendoza, played by Robert De Niro, a slave trader, kills his brother, Felipe played by Aidan Quinn, in a fit of rage over a woman named Carlotta, played by Cherie Lunghi. Only Fr. Gabriel's leadership prevents his suicide. Gabriel brings Mendoza to work at his mission with the natives, and Mendoza finds peace and asks to become a priest. The Church, under pressure, gives the land up to the