Since as far back as I can remember, my grandmother has lived with diabetes. Growing up, it was hard to tell that she was living with a disease that required meticulous care and monitoring. However, over the years it became apparent that even with carbohydrate monitoring, glucose checks, and appropriate self care, her condition was worsening. She began to have worsened sight and difficulty ambulating around the house and performing tasks that she used to do with relative ease. Her declining health culminated in the form of end stage renal disease, which took a drastic toll on my grandmother. Due to her declining function and health, I made the decision to take a leave of absence from medical school to assist with her healthcare needs. When I initially made the decision, it was to lend emotional support to my grandmother and family members. However, my time with her showed me a void in the healthcare system that needed to be filled and has since fueled my passion for research and medical advancements.
During my time with my grandmother, I had many questions that
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During medical school I became very passionate about neurodegenerative diseases and as such, I have pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at Western. My experiences and knowledge have led me to not only find the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases but to find new potential treatments; one of which is a potential patentable new medication. Both these experiences have taught me a lot in regards to the wide and complex field of medicine. I have learned the rigorous work it takes to do research as the business side of research. I believe innovations such as these, will open doors for healthcare providers to do their jobs effectively and efficiently, which improves the patient’s quality of life and
My goal is to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Trinity Washington University. After working in government and as a massage therapist, I realized that I have a calling in health care. In order to become a great nurse that provides optimal care, I need to be educated by the best institution. I am dedicated to putting in the time and effort to gain all of the knowledge Trinity Washington University can provide me, as I start my journey to the health care field.
Personal Statements OSAC #1: I aspire to gain a career in the nursing field. I have always considered nursing as a career path and I plan to do whatever is necessary to achieve that goal. After graduating high school, I plan on attending Southwestern Oregon Community College and going into the nursing program they have available.
Why do you want to pursue a graduate degree in your chosen field of study and why do you want to pursue a graduate degree at Clemson University?
The discovery of the absence or presence of a disease impacts the lives of patients. As a patient dealing with my own health struggles I see the crucial role a CLS plays in the discovery of a disease. CLS do not personally interact with patients, but they perform tests to diagnose the disease and provide the vital data of the disease, which helps physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Without CLS diseases can be misdiagnosed, especially when they are based on symptoms. Many diseases share the same symptoms. As a result, diseases may be misdiagnosed and the treatment plan for the patient may be incorrect. This leads to stress for the patient and money wasted. The crucial role of a CLS in the diagnosis of a disease is one of
My interest in nursing started unexpectedly when I became the main caregiver for my family. I had the responsibilities of helping my father who was diagnosed with cancer and raising my daughter as a single-teenaged parent. After pursuing my dreams and working several years as a nurse, I have been introduced to different aspects of nursing. I fell in love with the field of orthopedics because I was amazed at how orthopedic surgeons could remodel bones and help patients with serious injuries regain their strength and mobility. This inspired me to become an advanced practiced nurse in the field of orthopedics.
Personal Statement for Nursing School “When you’re a nurse, you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours” – Anonymous. As I was growing up I was always interested in helping others and assisting people at the same time interested in science like the human body and how it works. Whenever my parents or friends would ask me what I wanted to do when I grow up. Without hesitation I would always tell them that I wanted to work in the hospital and be a nurse. Of course at the time I was open to many options in the medical field but I knew I wanted to be in the hospital environment.
Recently in healthcare there has been a growing awareness in the delivery of healthcare and the errors and flaws that exist in the service of healthcare. Seeing how common and serious these flaws are it takes dedication and innovation to create a safer delivery of healthcare to all. Being a nurse and seeing the impact that I could have with each one of my patients and their families has brought great satisfaction to my everyday work. Since beginning my journey to become a nurse I knew from the first day that I would want to continue my education beyond my bachelor’s degree. With my love of learning and drive to progress my career I was excited to jump into a graduate program.
The litter bearers burst through the triage area doors from the dusty Afghanistan night carrying three soldiers injured in an IED blast. The tent that housed the trauma bay hummed intensely yet somberly as the medical staff began evaluating the casualties. My trauma shears ripped through the soldier’s charred uniform while I performed an initial assessment of the casualty with the attending physician. Exposing the injuries, I found that the soldier was badly burned due to the blast. He was unconscious, suffering from a compromised airway and his skin was peppered with shrapnel. I attached monitoring equipment, started a peripheral line and began cleaning the burns that blanched the majority of the soldier’s upper body. Through the synchronized chaos of surgeons directing treatment, anesthetists intubating and nurses administering initial medications, I
Initially a career in medicine never crossed my mind, but that changed when my granddad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. During this phase I realised how catastrophic one malfunction could be and the emotional, physical and mental toil on the family was unfathomable. I became resolved to pursue medicine to make my own contribution to the treatment of patients and support of those affected by illness. My secondary school had a GCSE average below the national average.
Taking the first step even if you don’t see the path in front of you. Life is full of chances, and without chances there would be no opportunities. My whole life nursing has been my intuition. I want to be the first one in my family to exceed past the limit, and go to college. I have learned many different skills from my jobs over the years, which have made me such a dedicated and hard working woman. There are many different paths in nursing that interest me, but what stands out the most to me is labor and delivery. I cannot help but try my hardest in everything that I do, but I will not let down anyone while pursuing what I’ve always wanted to do.
From a very early age, I knew that a career in a healthcare profession was for me. Volunteering at care homes and at the hospital is very significant to my course of study because it gave me a feel of what I would be doing for the rest of my life. With the knowledge and experiences I’ve learned after completely these community service projects, it makes me eager to receive a degree in Bachelors of Science in Nursing, so I can continue caring and helping others professionally in a hospital. Becoming a nurse has always been my passion since I was a child. I genuinely want to be able to not only make a difference in someone’s life, but also assist them through difficult times.
I am a survivor; I want to be a savior. My interest in biology originated from my experience as a child when I was living in India. I was misdiagnosed with malaria. The prescribed medication worsened my health as I exhibited severe dehydration and sickness.
My grandmother’s nurse served as an inspiration for me to pursue a career in healthcare. When I was sixteen years old, my grandmother had her left knee surgically removed and replaced. After such a severe surgery, a nurse was sent to my house to assist my grandmother for a few weeks. It was astonishing to watch the nurse work so compassionately and genuinely care for a complete stranger. Not only did she directly contribute in enhancing my grandmother’s health, she was also able to provide our family with hope and confidence.
(I honestly couldn’t think of a better starting point) I admire the care I have received from those around me since I was young, especially when it came from people other my parents. As a result, I wanted to relay the same feelings I felt to others by taking up Adult Nursing. Recently I had the opportunity to shadow a nurse in a dialysis ward at Whipps Cross.
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.