Personal Narrative: How I Made My Decisions

Many people are crafted by the events that have had an impact them and made them who they are today. Like me, I have had so many experiences in my life that have made me who I am today, but there is one that defines me and made me how I am overall. The one experience that truly shaped me and made who I am today is an event that happened on my first day in 1st Grade.

Throughout my entire life I have always sought to be the best version of myself that I can be. I believe that through hard work and dedication anything is accomplishable. From being the valedictorian and starting quarterback at my middle school, my love for academics and sports has motivated me to stay focused in my high school career and onwards.

I have always wanted to be a nurse: I do not think there is any task that is as satisfying as treating a patient physically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually. I first pursued my LPN, and immediately I knew I had chosen the right career path. Every day, no matter how tired and weary I felt at the end of the day, I was invigorated by the sense that I had made a positive change in the lives of my patients. To build upon my capabilities to help others, I then pursued my RN. I am currently in an RN-BSN program and hope to begin a graduate program subsequently to become a family nurse practitioner.

Successful nurses are anticipated to promote their profession. When I accomplish my goal of becoming a registered nurse my strengths and abilities will do just that. I have always known nursing was the career for me, but my interest in it really peaked when I started doing clinical rotations at Angleton Danbury Hospital. Just seeing the people around me devoted to taking care of others really inspired me to do the same. As a result, I continued doing hospital and pharmaceutical clinicals throughout high school and participated in an internship at a cardiologist office throughout the summer. Furthermore, I see myself impacting the nursing profession because working in an array of medical settings led me to a field I feel so passionate about.

Joining sides with the nurse, my family drilled the idea of nursing into my brain. Nursing and forfeiting my plan seemed to become a necessity for a successful life. After hearing people tell me what I should do, I eventually started to agree with them. The actions of my family along with the way it affected me could compare to when someone tells a lie enough times, they'll believe it to be true. I never believed I wanted to be something more than I did at that

My philosophy of nursing comes directly from my desire to help people. I want to be a nurse because I enjoy being around people in their times of need and I get internal satisfaction by serving those that need help. I remember when I did some volunteer work for a hospital and that is when I realized my passion for nursing. I believe that the cure for many of the people's ailments is not just in medicine, it is in the care that they receive as patients in hospitals and their homes. This is where I believe that I can make a great difference in people's lives by helping them recover from their ailments.

With just three weeks left in the NFL’s regular season, there are five teams with double digit wins all looking to secure home field advantage through the playoffs. There are also nine teams with sub .500 records that still have a shot at making the playoffs. Say what you will about the current playoff system, but the next three weeks should be thrilling and I am excited to see how it all plays out.

Personally, the reason I want to become a nurse in general is because I want to help people and be a positive factor in patients’ lives. When I was in the hospital

The coyotes howl the moon beckons me the stars wink at me begging me to join the night again. So calm and peaceful my soul was when the moon chased the sun into hiding. Everything went by in a flash as though time was on fast forward while I sat and listened to the music of life. I yearn so for that time again. It was just me and the night.

For six years I have battled an ongoing illness. It has affected every aspect of my life. At the roughest times I have had to leave traditional school and attend virtual school or do my classwork in the hospital or at doctor offices. It took a toll on my GPA, my social life, and how I had previously led my life. I could no longer play lacrosse or softball. My family dynamic changed and revolved around doctor appointments, hospitals, testing, treatments, and medications. I had a choice to make give up or overcome.

I aspire to become a nurse who has the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others. As a child, I was exposed to many different areas of medicine and found a specific interest in nursing. My interactions with nurses made me feel more comfortable in a typically uncomfortable situation. One of my nurses, Nurse Doris, inspired me to pursue a career in nursing. She has been part of my life since I was 18 months old.

Every since a young age I knew I wanted to become a part of the medical field. As I started to research and learn about different careers in the medical field I came across a nursing career. I started to research about the career more and I believe that nurses are superheroes; they help and care for everyone. The career has had my heart since then I have began to strive to be a nurse. I have come to learn that nurses are compassionate, patient, and empathetic. They are always there to help others, whether it is the doctor or the patient. Nurses are the backbone of the health care system, holding everything and everyone together. I want to become a nurse so that I am able to be a “superhero” to others, helping and protecting them. I also want to gain all of the qualities that it takes to be a nurse. I know that by pursing this medical career and developing nursing attributes I will be able to benefit from it, as well as my future family and those I come in contact with.

Becoming a nurse has been a life long dream of mine. I remember watching medical television shows as a child, wanting to do what the doctors and nurses were doing. As I grew up I always told people, “I am going to be a nurse one day!” When I was in first grade I broke my leg jumping on a tramp. I remember going to the doctor and getting a crabby nurse that almost made me cry. After the incident, I made a promise to myself, I was never going to be a nurse like that if I became one.

Growing up in Chester, I’m constantly underestimated, and that’s when I strive. Where I live, assumptions of the worst kind are always made, so imagine their shock when I show how exceptional I am. I'm a cool person, who enjoys having fun, but I also know when to draw the line. Like anyone else, I’ve had my fair share of phases, but I turned out alright. Balancing between school, work, and having fun is a little troublesome at times, although its senior life and I expected nothing less. Being a hard-working and dedicated individual is what helps me remain focused. Nothing in life comes easily and I learned that pretty quickly. If you want something you have to work hard, stay true to yourself and prevail. My family, friends, and teachers have all had a hand in making sure I never forget that. Not many people I know has gone to college, which makes me want to go even more. By doing so, in my own way, I think I'd be setting an example for the youth and

It is often quoted that “you have the same amount of hours in a day as Beyoncé” (Dahl 1), hinting that she has made valuable choices to help her achieve the position she upholds today, further pressuring me to make similar decisions to make my life successful like hers. However, it is quite obvious that mine and Beyoncé’s lives differ completely and inevitably my choices must differ as well, to reflect the circumstances I endure on a day to day basis. This sheds light into the fact that my choices are indicative of the emotions my family express, the type of community I have immersed myself in, and societal norms. Therefore, dwelling on making the ‘correct choice’ has no use, as the decision itself does not determine the outcome of a situation, proving that it is rather the environment in which the choice is made that is crucial.