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Nursing Personal Statement Essay

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My desire to take a course in nursing was established when I did some volunteer work at a nursing home for job experience. I later got a paid job as a care assistant. I have always wanted to make a difference in people's lives and with nursing I can do it by giving the highest quality of care possible. Nursing is a very challenging and demanding career, however, it can be a satisfying one and it is my goal to be able to use my skills to aid people in the healing process.

In my current role as a support worker, I have gained confidence and experience when working with people who are vulnerable. In addition, I have learned how to support a service user with health problems in order to reach their personal goals. Moreover, l have shadowed and worked with many professional nurses and assisted them in a non-medical way. What I like most is seeing the overflowing emotions on the faces of the patients.

Furthermore, I have gained some insight into mental health as a support worker caring for people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, like, dementia, parkinson’s, Alzheimer's and learning disabilities. Also, working as a mental health support worker has taught me to value every individual without being judgemental and show them respect and dignity.

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I am studying access to nursing course at the moment and enjoying all the subjects, especially biology which I find so interesting. In addition, returning to education has being a rewarding experience for me and my family. Going to university and obtain a degree will be a dream come true for me. I like reading health magazines, travelling and once a week I work at a council respite home giving me a chance to meet different people and having a satisfaction of making a difference in their lives. Also I have joined a local gym, this has helped me develop the ability to work with

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