College Admissions Essay: The Person Who Changed My Career

Working with the nurse who cared for my ailing grand-aunt, was a life changing experience. I would assist with bathing, grooming and toileting as well as reading to my aunt a couple of her favorite mystery novels. Evening though my grand-aunt 's condition was irreversible, I felt at peace because her nurse made sure she was comfortable and her needs were met. The compassion, empathy, work ethics and support the nurse provided for my family and grand-aunt during this difficult time resonated with me, the nurse inspired me in so many ways and even encouraged me to pursue a profession in nursing.

It is unconceivable the very few people (out of the countless people on this earth) I have met through my journey of becoming a nurse; I’ve been fortunate enough to have crossed paths with a handful of individuals who have advanced my personal growth (till this day none know how they assisted in this process). A unique individual Ms. Grant removed the shades from my eyes. She gave me the power to believe in me, she provided me with tools necessary to meet my true self. With her instruction I emerged into the woman I am today. A brilliant Professor who let me in on a little secret: the impossible is possible. A fascinating Co-worker who showed me how not to take no for an answer. He taught me the meaning of when one door closes one must gain access to a window. An incredible boss, Mrs. Logan she encouraged me to see beyond the horizon. It was this spectacular person who showed me how not to get distracted by the

A person’s personality is like clay; it can be shaped and reshaped based on who and what they allow to shape it. In youthhood, a person tends to develops a basis for who they will be, so it is important that we are especially cautious during this time and only let the best people and things shape us. Moreover, I learned the values of charity, compassion, helpfulness, honesty, hard work, dedication, patience, loyalty, and fairness from the people that shaped me.

“Definition of a nurse: To go above and beyond the call of duty. The first to work and the last to leave. The heart and soul of caring. A unique soul who will pass through your life for a minute and impact it for an eternity. An empowered individual whom you may meet only for a 12-hour period, but who will put you and yours above theirs”-Anonymous. For the past year and a half, I have volunteered at Blaire E. Batson Children’s Hospital. It has been an amazing experience! My passion for the medical field and career of nursing has been magnified. I know without a doubt that nursing is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I long for the opportunity to care for my future patients and their families. I want to touch other people’s lives just as I have witnessed nurses do throughout my time volunteering. God has given me a passion for nursing. With my passion and compassion for others, I know I will be successful if admitted into the BSN program.

I am a fortunate soul. I have two loving parents who raised me in a Christian home. We went to church every Sunday, both my parents worked, and they gave me everything I needed. My mother and father both gave me everything that I wanted, or better yet everything I asked for they tried to get. They didn’t just give me anything, no questions asked, there was discipline, respect, love, and humility. They thought I deserved the world and they tried to provide it. Was that so bad?

Ever since I was a little girl I always wanted to become a nurse. When my parents had a minor cut or scrape they would always call for “Nurse Jay”. As I grew older my parents encouraged and supported me as I became serious about pursuing a nursing career. In high school, I started to plan for my future by taking extra sciences courses to prepare myself for college. I also signed up for the A plus program in order to attend a two-year college for free. For this program, I participated in ninety hours of volunteer work. During my time volunteering, I was able to help out at my local elementary school and the opportunity I had there was inspiring. I realized just how much I loved seeing the children’s smiling faces. This experience has inspired

Children, at a very young age, are taught to contemplate about their own future. What do we aspire to be when we grow up? What sport do we want to play? What college will we attend after high school graduation? It is not until we reach the adolescent phase or maybe even adulthood that we stop to think about what difference we can make in other people lives and what impact will we have on the future of others. At least that is how it happened for me. My parents, specifically my father, pressured me about what my grades were like in school, what career path I would choose, what type of significant other would I attract and many other things except the most important part of humanity: what difference will I make in the world?

In the year of 2014, it was a hard time for my family and me. Throughout the whole year of 2014, my grandpa was in and out of the hospital weeks turning into months at a time. He was the healthiest man, but that year really took a toll on him, which resulted in him extended hospital stays. Throughout the whole year, the nurses became so close with the family seeing how they would conversate with our family so much. The nurses provided so much security and assurance within their scope of practice within my grandpa’s hospital stays. It was the nurses in the room late nights and early mornings keeping my grandma and family company, displaying their empathy and treating us like their very own family. We all shared laughs, prayers, hugs, and cries all while concluding their job duties. The words spoken by Maya Angelou, “I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but will never forget how you made them feel.” From every doctor, nurse to janitorial staff that had an encounter with my grandpa and my

Shortly before my fourteenth birthday, I went into diabetic ketoacidosis as a result of undiagnosed type one diabetes. I spent about a week in the hospital, half of which was in the ICU. Although I came out of this experience with a completely changed viewpoint on life, and a new lifestyle I had to learn to adapt to, I also came out of it with knowledge about what I wanted to do with my life. Throughout my hospital stay, I have to admit, I do not remember the names of any of the doctors I had. I could, however, give the names of multiple nurses that helped me go through one of the hardest times of my life. These nurses helped with every new task my family had to learn. They taught me insulin to carb ratios, blood sugar conversions, and how to give myself my own shots. They made my hospital stay a lot less scary. It was during this time where I learned that I wanted to be one of those nurses in someone’s life.

They have embedded in my mind how I need and want to be as a nurse and the characteristics I want to portray as a nurse so I can make a difference in people’s lives like these unforgettable nurses have changed mine.

Studies show that children have a vast capacity for acquiring skills. I could’ve chosen ballet or soccer or acting, but my first hobby in life was reading. What started off as a fun way to pass time in the long, hot summers of Texas, became my escape for any problems in life. My mother would sometimes leave her medical books out and I still remember reading all about tobacco and its effect on the human lung in just 2nd grade. I didn’t understand any of the terms, of course, but to this day, I have never been tempted to even pick up a cigarette, still recalling the images of a blackened lung from the book. The human anatomy fascinated me from them on. I wondered how blood flows through our body, what caused our hearts to beat, and how any of us could possibly stay alive.

There has been many occasions during my life that I have found myself spending numerous hours in hospital with my mother, being by her side and supporting her through all her battles and encouraging her to keep her spirits up. It is during these times that I have found myself admiring the work of the teams supporting her. All the medical staff have made my mother who she is today, but it was the nursing team which I admired the most. They provided an invaluable service not only to my mother, but to society and to be part of that group of professional individuals has been an ambition of mine ever since.

It was when my mother was rush to emergency room due to a chest pain that started my interest in wanting to help people live a healthier future. I remember my mother’s frustration because she could barely speak English a0nd was unable to communicate to the nurse. As a bilingual child, I would help translated the level of pain, comfort, and her concerns to the nurse. While I accompanied her in the hospital, I valued the amount of strenuous work and responsibilities that nurses have to uphold. Knowing that there was a language barrier, I admired how the nurses never showed any signs of frustration, but remained calm and collective. Being by my mother’s side, demonstrated how I myself could make a positive impact in someone’s life one day. The

In my life, I have accepted my life’s recurring theme to be revolved around service. Raised by two parents, both social workers. A passion has sprung from my soul to serve our greater community. For as long as I can remember I have been doing community service. Not doing community service was never an option for me, not because I was forced to do it.

Moreover, I was motivated by a nurse that worked at my pediatrician’s office. She was the only nurse in his office caring for patients coming in to see the doctor. Despite her long hours of work, she would always show compassion for her patients. Her dedication