After working as an NICU nurse for five years, I wanted to advance my career and started contemplating my direction. First, I wanted to have a sound scientific understanding of the diseases that I would take care of. I felt like my medical knowledge was a bit shallow when I was working as a nurse, because in nursing school the curriculum focused more on general nursing care than on the pathophysiology of each disease. I wanted to be more involved in direct medical care and in making decisions on patients’ treatment options. Second, I wanted to be a more independent health care professional and have dreamed of running my own business with schedule flexibility to balance life as a mom. Third, I realized that my skills might be more useful in
As an aspiring Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, I will graduate from UNCG with my BSN, work for a year as an RN, and eventually attend a graduate school to accomplish my ultimate goal of obtaining my DNP. As a neonatal nurse practitioner, it is imperative to exude compassion, while demonstrating critical thinking skills when faced with arduous circumstances. I understand that working with distressed families in the NICU will be a challenging task, both emotionally and physically. I am aware that it is my responsibility as a nurse to not only know how to provide physical care to my patient's, but to also attend to their emotional needs and the needs of their loved ones. Nurses are expected to be the liaison between families and doctors. So, in the
Ever since I was a little girl, I was always telling my parents I wanted to be a doctor to help people. As I got older my sisters had babies and I always wanted to hold them and take care of them furthermore, just recently I had come across a defined profession caring for infants in a great deal of need. I have been interested in helping people in need, performing surgeries and caring for infants since I was approximately eight years old. I have recently been doing some research on a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), and believe that the job description fits me well. I would find a colossal amount of joy in being a NNP because I love being around babies and would enjoy being able to make a difference in their early life, as well as in their family’s lives.
I am a highly motivated individual who has both clinical and research experiences in the health care field, and I pursue dentistry as my second career. I was a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nurse and have worked for five years in the major academic hospitals in South Korea as well as in the United States. I grew up in South Korea, and diversity is one of the most important components that I am looking for in the community. The diverse student body of the University of New England will broaden me academically and culturally.
I was induced to the medical field due to my early exposure to health implications due to one of my family members. My first-born nephew was improperly diagnosed and was discharged from the hospital the day he was born. It was not until eighteen days later that I noticed his abnormal breathing. As soon as I became aware of his condition, my nephew was quickly rushed to the hospital. However, it was too late. The physician in charge notified us that he was in coma and needed to undergo heart surgery. The only problem we were now encountering with was not having access to a bed that my nephew needed to prepare him for surgery. UCLA was the only nearest hospital who had the bed he needed, but all beds were full at the time. As soon as we had the
As a young child, I was always drawn towards the field of health care. I remember reading about the many options that are held within it and wondering what path it would lead me on. Neonatal nursing was something that always came into my mind, but it was often pushed to the side by people and teachers who thought I should become a pediatrician instead. This became a real struggle for me, but as I grew up and began researching and exploring the health care field I came to a decision for myself. I came to the realization that everyone was wrong. I didn’t want to be a doctor at all. This sudden burst of independence from what everyone else wanted was the first step to reaching my end goal. Along with this, an accelerated education, volunteer
There are more than 70% of premature babies that are born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation a year. When a baby is born early, or born with birth defects, the Neonatal Intensive Care unit is its first home. The nurse’s in the NICU have the difficult job of preparing baby’s and parents for a health life together. A baby who has been put into the NICU will stay there until it is healthy enough to go home.
To become a neonatal nurse, you first need to complete a Bachelor's of Science in nursing program. Aside from enrolling in general education classes, students must also complete math and science requirements. In addition to nursing techniques and concepts, BSN programs also cover specific areas of nursing. To become license registered nurses, graduates of a BSN program must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs, administered by the National Council for State Boards of Nursing. This tests individuals in broad subject areas, including health maintenance, infection control and pharmacological therapies. Registered Nurses with a bachelor’s of science in nursing will go on to a master's program to become a neonatal nurse. Nurses
As my days at East Ridge High School are coming to an end I, as well as many of my peers, have come to a very important fork in the road to our future- Where do I go next? When I ask myself this I have to answer with another question, Where can I attend school that will allow me to further my education and fulfill my dreams while simultaneously maintaining the consistent love and support of my family as well as remaining financially responsible? For me, there is only one answer- Chattanooga State College
After choosing my career—Neonatal nursing. The next decision is which college I want to attend. I have had a few colleges in mind such as: Southern miss, William Carey, and University of Louisiana in Lafayette. I think that career day will be will help me finally decide on which college I would like to attend.
I qualified as a paediatric nurse in 2006 and have over 10 years experience working in a variety of roles mostly acute services as outlined above.
In some point in time, during a person’s life they run into the question what do I want to be? They must find a career that they will enjoy or the time that they have spent in class and studying will be in vain. While doing research on the Georgia Career Information Center and from the constant idea throughout my life I have decided that I want to become a registered nurse. The type of work environment, the salary that the job provides and flexibility with work hours are all things that have drawn me to this occupation. I want to specialize in Neonatal. I have always enjoyed caring for people and making a difference to someone. When you become a nurse these are just some of the things that you are able to accomplish. Becoming a registered
I chose to apply to Georgetown University School of Medicine as I am extremely believe my medical education would significantly benefit from your mission to cure the whole person and the Population Health Scholar Track. First, I am interested in the cura personalis curriculum as it will give me the ability to think critically about the entire person as I worked towards achieving my goal of being a physician with a speciality in addiction medicine. In caring for patients, it is evident that looking at the entire person is crucial for patient care. Recently, I stepped into this role during an encounter with a 16-year-old female patient with knee pain and a BMI of 42.
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.
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.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?", the question most of us have been asked at least once during our childhood years. Most kids would firmly response that they want to be either a doctor, teacher, fireman or policeman. Unlike them, I never really knew what I wanted to do until I reached the age of fifteen. When my grandfather was diagnosed with colon cancer and was very ill to take care of himself, my family and I were determined to dedicate our time to provide him care along with love and attention that he needed. The experience that I gained while I was looking after my grandfather was very valuable and influential.