Becoming A Nurse Personal Statement

Through the many trips that my family has taken to the hospital due to various reasons, I have become fond of the hospital and its many wonders. After all the things that the medical field has done for me and my family, I decided to contribute to my local hospital to volunteer and help out those who pay visits to the hospital. Through my exposure to various clinical populations, I want to improve my ability to serve others in this capacity that can guide me towards the medical profession in the future.

This role does not only allow me to shadow doctors while they engage with patients, providing an opportunity to gain invaluable information and advises. This role requires most of my attention towards patients’ needs, which helps to establish a professional relationship and understand what they expect a doctor to be: caring and sensitive but decisive. As English is not my first language, my bilingual skills give me a chance to help some patients through being a translator. It is not the dream job anyone imagines, hours of sleepless shifts, tremendous responsibility with no room for errors as dealing with fragile lives and not products. This only further strengthens my decision to pursue medicine. What I most admire is how empathetic a doctor can be yet unaffected during a critical situation. It is more than just a skill; it is a talent.

I cannot attribute my desire of becoming a nurse to following the footsteps of a family member, nor caring for a sick family member as I was growing up. I am a first generation high school student, furthermore, a college graduate. I became a mother at the very young age of sixteen. Being so young and growing up without the care of my parents, it was always said I, too, would end up in a rough situation and not be able to care for my child being so young myself. I continued out my days and nights being a high school teen mom. I graduated from high school in three years by attending night school while I was pregnant; allowing me to finish school sooner and obtain a better job that would allow me to take care of my son.

For as long as I could remember, I have seen my father rushing to the hospital in a white coat, answering pagers in the middle of important family conversations and attending night calls even in the most terrible weather. I had always wondered; what could be so important that it belittles every other responsibility in his life. It was only after many years of anguish and protests that it finally made sense to me. This defining moment of realization occurred when I first met a patient in his office. I saw how the gratitude in the patient’s eyes can provide a sense of fulfillment that triumphs all other feelings in the universe. It was human life that was most important. Being a doctor does not make you a mere healer but also gives you the responsibility of a caregiver. I had never felt more proud of my father and that was the day I felt the urge to relive this feeling many times over. It was there in that moment that I decided to pursue a career in medicine.

I stood with a look of wonderment as I watched the beehive of physicians, radiologists, nurses, and paramedics collaboratively save a man’s life. The scene initially appeared chaotic with scrubs flying around and doctors swarming all over, but in actuality the team was extremely single-minded—as if driven by instinct. I was amazed by the speed and conviction with which the attending doctor made his decisions; his training and experience was evident with every move. Seeing the tearful wife thank the doctor highlighted the impact of his work—his actions had saved a husband and a father. I left admiring both the competency of emergency physicians and their ability to touch lives in such a dramatic way. While my enjoyment of high school biology sparked my original inclination towards medicine, my first hand experiences in the hospital deepened my motivation and left me steadfast in my decision to become a doctor.

Mr. Zhao taught about the human body with such zeal and overwhelming passion, it encompassed me from day one. Though I had already planned on a being a pediatrician because I loved to care for kids, Mr. Zhao made actual medicine in relation to the human body another aspect of a health career to explore and love. You’re probably thinking, “Well yeah, you can’t just like people in the healthcare industry”, yet patient care, compassion, and sympathy play a definitive role in such a field. I’ve witnessed these elements of healthcare first-hand volunteering at Texas Children’s Hospital. I volunteered during the summer and do so now during the school year.

“Working in a Hospital everyday is a new situation, so it keeps you on your feet.You don’t know what type of patient you may come across everyday.You interact with patients daily and give them their medication a certain time according to the medication. Other tasks involve you giving the patient's chart to the doctors. Sometimes when I go with the doctors on their rounds, i have the opportunity to counsel the patients about recommended course of

I had to manage various acute and chronic medical problems. I gained confidence and satisfaction by performing an internist’s responsibilities. Yet, I would not be able to make it happen without a team of

I would like to have the opportunity to increase the well-being and independence of patients, so they feel like they can live their life to the fullest. Just because things become difficult doesn’t make them impossible. I want patients to experience the satisfaction when they conquer their own goal; whether that is standing long enough to cook their own meal, or being able to dress themselves without any assistance. I aspire to be part of a career that is genuinely rewarding and humbling.

My objective is to help people and those who need care and compassion. Volunteering at Maimonides Medical Center helped me to be courageous, mature, and resilient on the path that I have chosen to pursue my future career. It is not always easy for anyone to endure the essence of working and volunteering at the hospital. Being a patient-care volunteer have utilized my skills needed when it comes to interacting with patients. At Maimonides Medical Center, I was helping patients in several surgical departments.

Interacting with patients at St. Rose Sienna Hospital fulfills my sense of purpose; helping others. Coming across patients ranging from labor contractions to gunshots trains me to stay calm when they are frightened and apprehensive. I am often tasked with the training of new volunteers. Over time, I have been able to build friendships with peers and staff. My main responsibility is discharging inpatients. I do my best to communicate effectively by engaging them in conversation. I spend 15 minutes learning about life stories, current complications, and future plans. I am the last impression a

College also gave me the time to develop my collaborative skills. As an Osteopathic physician collaboration is the key to providing patients with the most comprehensive care. Much of my celebrative development stems from the time I spend doing undergraduate research. Conducting research in a neuroscience lab allowed me to work closely with many students and understand the importance of sharing information. Ideas and findings were continually communicated to my fellow colleagues because any information could help us better understand our field of research. My fellow colleagues and I would attain research seminars held at our research build so that we could gain a better understanding of our research by seeing the results and findings of others. I feel that I can bring my collaborative qualities to the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and work closely with my peers and faculty so that I can develop a greater understanding of osteopathic medicine. Another quality I can bring with me to Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is the ability to communicate compassion to others. During my time volunteering at St. Anthony’s hospital I had the time to talk and assist patients in the emergency

Although I had a slight hesitation at first, I now love communicating with people and helping patients regain their strength. I find the idea of engaging in a dialogue with someone refreshing and quite stimulating. Whether it be with a patient, teacher, peer or parent. This joy has manifested in three different but crucial parts of my life: Youth group, music and family life.

Health is the comprehensive well-being of an individual and maintaining it can be difficult for many without treatment by doctors. The thought of having a healthcare profession has been lifelong and as I grew older, the feeling of it being the right career path became increasingly reinforced. The science aspects, the ability to think creatively and the necessity of teamwork made me feel that it was a profession that I would enjoy rather than regret for the rest of my life. My decision to study medicine was propelled by a work experience placement at Lewisham Hospital.

The human body fascinates me. I am amazed by our complex anatomy and the efficient way we fight disease. Volunteering in my local hospital showed me the difference health workers make in people’s lives, and has made me determined to study medicine. I gained insight into how staff in hospitals work together for the good of patients during a work experience placement at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. I spent time in gastroenterology, ophthalmology and orthopaedics.