Pursuing A Nursing Personal Statement

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner Student (FNP) at Frontier Nursing University (FNU). My passion to care for people was evident when I was growing up and I knew I wanted to become a nurse and care for the sick when I cared for my grandmother who was not feeling well. After high school, I started my career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) and worked with the elderly population which I really enjoyed. I worked as a CNA as I enrolled to school and earned my Associate degree in nursing in 2011. As an RN, I continued to work in a nursing home and rehab facility with the elderly as I decided to pursue my BSN. Upon completion of my BSN I found a job at a hospital in cardiac telemetry heart failure unit where I enjoy working as I care for people.

My career commitment as a nurse has grown tremendously over the past three years; through my daily experiences as a Medical Assistant. I have devoted my time as a full time student and employee of the health care profession. Both of these occupations have helped shape me into the person I want to be for as long as time allows. Daily I witness these community role models that posses abilities such as problem solving skills, promotion and protection of an individual’s advocacy all tied in with compassion to meet the health care needs of an individual.

I’ve worked for DaVita dialysis for two years; before changing careers I worked in early childhood education for 8 years. I decided to make a career change because I didn’t feel in my heart that I was being challenging myself enough to my full potential. I’ve always enjoyed the opportunity to help others. My mother has been an LPN for over 36 years, so I spent countless hours at her job at a hospital when I was growing up. I would spend time in the office of the her director of nurse and I would ask questions for days. I’ve always had a passion for healthcare, but, I was afraid of blood so decided that nursing was out the question for me. So I chose the business side of healthcare to focus on. I want to advance my career in healthcare.

Planning my career and setting up goals beyond being a bedside nurse was not an easy step. It was finalized/ concreted by the influence and support of friends and my family

I first became exposed to a hospital setting during my early ages of childhood due to my constant issues with my immune system. To my parents, I was commonly referred to as the sick child in the family since I would constantly catch even the simplest of illnesses such as fevers, colds, flus, running nose, severe coughs and much more. The time period, in which I would visit the doctor’s office, lead me to become more accustomed overtime to the environment and eventually grow a passion for what is being done.

For as long as I can remember, or since the first time I met a nurse, I knew that was what I wanted to do. I have always held a great deal of respect for those who care for others in their time of need, and sacrifice their own emotional health to be strong for someone else, when they could not be strong for themselves. For several years my fear of being unsuccessful held me back from pursuing this dream, until I decided to finally take the first step and become a certified nursing assistant, and enroll at Clinton Community College to begin my journey to becoming a registered nurse. In the summer of 2014 I had decided to take control of my life and pursue my dream of working in the field of healthcare.

As nurses we all bring our own values and beliefs to the job whether or not we intend to, it happens. I place large amounts of value on family and friends. These are the people you can call on for support. I know that without the support of my mom helping me with my kids and my house work there is no way I could be in the nursing program. Family is often a place when as children we learn and develop our values and beliefs. Giving this deeper thought I can see how this is true for myself. When working with B I would often think about what it would be like to be raised in an unstable environment by a mother who struggles with mental health and addictions. B was often placed in respite foster homes. I found myself thinking about what it would be like to sit down to meal with a strange family how awkward would he have felt. Building on this making connections with people is very important to me. Once I was able to build a connection with B I was able to work with him in a more cohesive way. Making that convection helps to build trust, positive relationships are built on trust. Being a good listener is a skill that I value as a nurse. Not only do I value being a good listener but I also value being heard. I value you a person 's ability to do what they say they are going to do. If you tell a patient that you will return to check in with them in 30 minutes than you need to be sure that you keep your word. When working with clients it is import to me to build on

Soon after, I received my licensure and began working at The Queen's Medical Center as a Registered Nurse (RN) in early part of 1994. Since becoming a RN, I have provided care to a great deal of patients and reassured countless numbers of family members. As a RN, I've also become the coordinator of care, patient advocate, and teacher to the patients I cared for while serving as the eyes and the ears of the physicians. As with any human, I enjoyed sharing the laughter with my patient and cringed at site of their pain and despair. For these reasons, I believe that being a RN is a great career choice for me. However, for these same reasons, I still feel that I am not a complete nurse; hence I've decided to go back to school and try to earn my Bachelor in Science Degree in Nursing

Personal Statement: Why I would be an asset to the Medicine School and the Medical Profession My personality characteristics and my passion for the medicine discipline combined with the knowledge I have acquired through academic and life experiences make me an asset to medical school. As a trained professional in the future, these qualities will allow me to be a valuable team member and contribute to the support of my community members as well as the healthcare profession in general. I am about to complete my first step in this pursuit with the completion of my undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (graduating in May 2018). I have been through extensive study cycles to obtain a solid understanding of my core subjects (macro and micro-anatomy and general, respiratory, and neuro-physiologies) along with various interdisciplinary electives such as, medical anthropology, health policy, and abnormal and cognitive psychology.

My desire to pursue a career in healthcare stemmed from the moment my father was diagnosed with kidney failure. Previously, my young heart was set on becoming an ice cream man; granted, that was so I could eat all the ice cream and it wasn’t going to lead to a good business. My father suffered from kidney failure for almost eight years and each moment brought fear into my daily life. I may not have fully understood the severity of the situation; but I knew something was wrong—and I knew I would to do anything for him. When he finally received a kidney, I thought the battle was over; however, the relief only lasted a few years.

My calling to nursing started when my father got diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015. I watched him suffering through radiation and chemotherapy, but what got him through those hard times was the help of some great loving and caring nurses. As I became more involved in taking care of him, my passion for nursing had greatly increased. Now, for nine years, I have maintained a commitment to caring for others in the field of Nursing. Being a registered nurse (RN), I have taken care of one patient at a time, which I have been involved in the amelioration of lives, and have only been left wanting to give and do more. Pursuing a master of science in nursing (MSN) is more than just a logical or natural progression for my career. It is a life choice, one that is backed by highly refined clinical judgments and in-depth exposure to an array of set-ups, and levels of care. In this personal statement, I will deeper highlight an explanation of my career goals, the reasons for my choice of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialization, and lastly the reason for pursuing an advanced degree in nursing.

Growing up with a mother who is a nurse, I have been able to appreciate and understand the importance of public health. She taught me not only how crucial personal health is but also how important community health and prevention is. My mother raised me to have compassion and empathy for others as well. This rooted my interest in careers that can have high beneficial impacts on others’ lives, such as those under the field of public health.

My career aspiration in healthcare administration has been fostered through my academic achievement of baccalaureate degree in Nursing, clinical experience in diverse hospital settings in the Bay Area, and professional training in medical and public health informatics. During my studies at California State University, East Bay, my interest in healthcare and patient case management was first triggered during my enrollment in the Principle of Community Health Nursing course. Throughout my two-year practicum since the introduction of informatics, I progressively recognized the significance of healthcare informatics in enhancing quality management; I witnessed lesser cases of medication errors, miscommunication arising from illegible prescription,

There has been an instance where I’ve had to expend some time in the hospital ward. I recalled when we had our first child at the North Middlesex hospital and my wife was admitted, being our first child, we were very confused and worried, but the nurses/midwives kept reassuring us that all will be fine and they really show genuine concern, care, affection and were all very professional throughout the days we were in the hospital such that we became friend with some of them. My desire to study nursing was established when my wife was in her second year of Adult nursing at the University of Hertfordshire, during her study, we often discuss her essay and jointly research through the nursing journals and articles from where I was able to fully understand what it takes to be a nurse.

During tenth grade, I decided to have a healthcare profession. Several people in my family work in the health field as a psychiatrist, nurse, and doctor. In my country, Haiti, the option to go to school was very limited because it’s very expensive. My father saved up enough money, so we can move to the United States. At the age of three, we came to the U.S. and my little brother Kenley was born in this country. I accomplished my twelve year public education in Stamford, CT. I graduated from Academy of Information Technology & Engineering high school in 2013. Throughout high school, I volunteered in the Stamford Hospital for three years. It was a great experience to serve many different individuals. For example, I worked in departments such as Endoscopy, Patient Transportation, Patient Registration, Maternity, Sunshine Team, and the Surgical Weight Loss. Next, I attended a nursing program called Southern Westchester Boces in Harrison, NY on September, 2014. In addition, I was assigned three nursing home locations and for each place I stayed there for eight weeks. I learned nursing skills such as vital signs (pulse, temperature, respirations, and blood pressure); administered medication; performed injections; provided care for tracheostomy, gastrostomy, and wounds. I graduated on June 24, 2014 and it was a ten month program. After graduating from a nursing school, it’s a requirement to take the National Council Licensure Examination known as the NCLEX to receive a nursing