My Passion For Working As A Personal Care Assistant

During my clinical rotations I learned that in addition to clinical skills, an empathetic demeanor with the patients was key. This helped me develop a strong relationship with my patients through out my medical career. I remember admitting a patient who had come with an exacerbation of his Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. He was an incessant smoker. His son had brought him to the hospital against his will, and he had little interest in improving his condition. I would talk to him every day and listen to his concerns, taking care not to impose judgment. A few days later, he shared with me his decision to quit smoking and gave me credit for his decision. I had no idea that simply being attentive and listening to someone could promote such positive change. Since then, being a doctor became about finding opportunities to positively impact the lives of others and at the end of each day I eagerly anticipated the next

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.

When I picture myself five or ten years from now, I do not necessarily see a hospital room, or a doctor's office, I see myself helping a patient, making a difference in someone's life. I have always felt the need to help others, whether it is being a shoulder to cry on for a friend, or volunteering my time to help others less fortunate than myself. I feel that this fits in very well to the field of nursing. Nurses are not only there to perform tasks medically, but for comfort and understanding for the patients. As long as I remember, I have been drawn to the medical field, always asking questions of my doctors and nurses during appointments, and taking as many science classes as possible in high school.

I’ve been a nurse for over 11 years, primarily as a staff nurse on the medical/surgical and intensive care units at the local hospital. During this time I’ve worked closely with other team members including nurse educators, nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners. All of these advanced practice nurses displayed a significant degree of knowledge and compassion regarding patient care. Like myself, they all also have a tremendous amount of passion for influencing patients to improve their health and thereby improve their lives and have the best outcomes possible during illnesses. While I imagine even physicians want to help all people and at some point, we all feel we are destined to save the world, the nurses I’ve encountered work to put this into practice.

It is the indescribable bond between patients and their health care providers that drives me to pursue a career as primary care physician assistant. While all health care providers should strive to connect with and relate to their patients, it is the privilege of primary care providers to form close bonds with their patients that they may treat for the rest of their lives.

I believe that through medicine I would be able to put other people’s needs before my own, and continue caring and making a difference in people’s lives. As a newly certified nurse aide (CNA), I have been able to begin this journey. As a CNA, I get to leave work knowing that I directly made an impact on someone else’s life. Not only has becoming a CNA changed my patient’s lives but it has also changed mine for the better. They give me the opportunity to constantly challenge myself, build relationships with them, and develop new skills. In the time that I have been a CNA I have had the opportunity to develop many different qualities including: adaptability, compassion, emotional stability, patience, and problem-solving skills. Each of these skills I find to be important qualities that every PA should

I have wanted to be a nurse since I got sick in 5th grade. I had lost kidney function, I was dehydrated, and had lost 25-30lbs in one weekend. I had to be hospitalized for a week and a half. And the nurses helped me through more than I could have ever expected. They helped me with emotional issues, feminine issues, personal issues, and so much more than they should have ever expected. And between the ages of 9 to 15 I was in and out of the hospital and the only people I can remember who helped me the most was the nurses. All nurses have at least one thing in common—they want to help people. Not only do they play the role of caretaker for their patients, but in some circumstances, they can also be a friend, a confidante and a trusted adviser. It takes a special kind of person to fill all of those roles the way

Achieving goals within any medical organization involves effective leadership built on inspiring, motivating and empowering nurses. It is my belief that if every nurse within an organization took the autonomy of inspiring and motivating each other, the team as a whole will be better equipped to provide exceptional patient care. As part of my commitment to nursing I pledge to inspire, motivate and empower not only my team mates but my patients, as well. Nursing to me is not just a career it is my life. Being there for patients and families when they are most vulnerable and know that you made their day just a little bit better is one of the best feelings in the world. I am excited to begin my dream of working as a registered nurse and I hope to touch as many lives as possible throughout my

There is an endless amount of possibilities an individual can go with a career in nursing. Nursing has plenty of specialties to choose from and nursing work is widely available throughout the world. It is personally rewarding and emotional to have an interactive relationship with the patients. This career allows nurses to get on a more personal level with the patients and provide comfort and bed care. Most importantly we can make a difference in patient's lives by bringing hope. Nurses are guardian angels when the patients are sick or seriously ill. They are the ones that spend a lot of time with patients and build long lasting relationships. During these interactions, it is these type of

I shadowed nurses in the oncology unit at the UW Medical Center. What amazed me was a patient who was enthusiastic, despite his pain. As he was telling his life’s story, I listened with respect, as he was sharing private moments of his life. I want to become a nurse to make my patients remember they’re a respected human being, instead of just a hospitalized patient. I’ll genuinely care for my patient’s security. Becoming a nurse will be a tremendous privilege as

As an EMT I strive to give back to my community everyday. Risking to save patients from the most obscure and gruesome situations. I advocate to my patients preventive care from simple hygiene practices to checking catheters for infection. Educating my community is personally important. Being able to prevent illness instead of treat is an ideal scenario for me as an EMT as well as to my patients well- being.

The reason why I became interested in Nursing and working my way to a Registered Nurse is because I work at CRMC as a EVS Aide and I work around Nurses. I get to see what they get to do, and how they get to help a patient’s stay at the Hospital be as pleasurable as they can. I work in all parts of the facility. I am most interested in working in the Hospital part of it all. I see Nurse’s cry, smile, and laugh during their shift and they get attached to the patient’s and do what they can to make them feel better, and make the patient, their family, and their friends comfortable during the stay.

For as long as I can remember, I have been overwhelmed with a desire to care for those in need, and I feel this ultimately led me to the career choice of nursing. I chose nursing as my profession because I truly believe that the desire to help people through nursing is a calling, and I feel drawn toward helping those in need. Nursing is an honorable career, and should not be treated as just a job to earn a paycheck. My mission is to proudly provide nonjudgmental care to those in need regardless of race, spiritual beliefs, lifestyle choices, financial status, or disability. Before entering to the profession of nursing, it is important to explore my personal values and principles that will guide my nursing practice. My philosophy is that nurses have a responsibility to the public to provide safe, holistic, patient-centered care. This paper will explore the values I feel are necessary in relating to patients as well as health professionals, my personal work culture, and society as a whole.

Since I was young, I have always had the overwhelming desire to help people in a healthcare setting. Observing the nurse anesthetist (CRNA) in the OR was an eye-opening experience in which I was honored to participate in through an internship, and I knew right away that that’s what I wanted to be. Whomever came into the hospital with pain or in need of a procedure left feeling as mentally and physically pain free as possible, and this was inspiring to me as I wish to provide that for patients as well. Furthermore, I would like to be able to be an advocate, support system, and caring hand for patients when they don’t have anyone else to turn to. Having the opportunity to form a relationship with patients in these ways, and to help lead them down the road of recovery, has become a burning passion of mine that I’m determined to work hard for.

    Two years ago, I became passionate about the medical field and becoming a nurse. There are plenty of unpleasant things to see, on the contrary, it is incredible of how many friendly relationships are made with the patients while taking care of them.