Nursing Personal Statement

In the corner of the small hospital room stood a shy little girl. “You shouldn't be in here, honey”, my mother said as she nudged me out of the room where my grandfather lay dying. At the time, I couldn't understand the enormity of the situation. Ignorant to what was happening around me, my innocent mind fled with curiosity. The beeping of the machines and the soft quick steps of nurses captivated my attention. I was fascinated with this strange new world. This is the moment that sparked my desire to become someone great; a nurse.

I wish to be considered for the Los Angeles City College Registered Nursing Program, because I believe that this program will provide me with the techniques and knowledge to excel in patient care and become a successful nurse. I always knew that I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives; after taking a few perquisites for nursing, I found that the science aspect of it piqued my interest. Studying about the functions of the human body, and how the environment, medicine, and genetics affect homeostasis, caused me to develop a passion for nursing. Therefore, I exposed myself to the hospital environment by volunteering in the ICU at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. My experience in the ICU was motivational and inspiring. I loved walking

I am seeking employment as an entry level nursing assistant. I would like to join my personal healthcare experiences to the Mercy team’s talents to jointly give the best service to the patients of Mercy Hospital. I have been interested in nursing the past six years. Over the past two years, I have become passionate about nursing, specifically ICU nursing, and I coming to a point in my life where I am wanting to begin stepping into this career choice. I am very compassionate, empathetic, and feel that the experiences that I have endured with my daughter these past two plus years have given me a passion to provide excellent and loving care to ill patients.

Successful nurses are anticipated to promote their profession. When I accomplish my goal of becoming a registered nurse my strengths and abilities will do just that. I have always known nursing was the career for me, but my interest in it really peaked when I started doing clinical rotations at Angleton Danbury Hospital. Just seeing the people around me devoted to taking care of others really inspired me to do the same. As a result, I continued doing hospital and pharmaceutical clinicals throughout high school and participated in an internship at a cardiologist office throughout the summer. Furthermore, I see myself impacting the nursing profession because working in an array of medical settings led me to a field I feel so passionate about.

In Nigeria, I had a first degree in animal science and one year post graduate in Public Administration. I got married at the age of 29 to my husband who was a medical doctor. I became fascinated about what goes on in the hospital and how nurses and doctors related to their patients in a compassionate and patient manner. Since then I started developing interest in nursing. Sometimes I end up helping my husband to prepare food for the patients when they don’t want or like the food served to them at the hospital. I also keep the patients company when I am free. I realized that what some of these patients need is them talking about themselves without them being judged. Just sitting and allowing them to talk is very therapeutic to them.

As nurses we all bring our own values and beliefs to the job whether or not we intend to, it happens. I place large amounts of value on family and friends. These are the people you can call on for support. I know that without the support of my mom helping me with my kids and my house work there is no way I could be in the nursing program. Family is often a place when as children we learn and develop our values and beliefs. Giving this deeper thought I can see how this is true for myself. When working with B I would often think about what it would be like to be raised in an unstable environment by a mother who struggles with mental health and addictions. B was often placed in respite foster homes. I found myself thinking about what it would be like to sit down to meal with a strange family how awkward would he have felt. Building on this making connections with people is very important to me. Once I was able to build a connection with B I was able to work with him in a more cohesive way. Making that convection helps to build trust, positive relationships are built on trust. Being a good listener is a skill that I value as a nurse. Not only do I value being a good listener but I also value being heard. I value you a person 's ability to do what they say they are going to do. If you tell a patient that you will return to check in with them in 30 minutes than you need to be sure that you keep your word. When working with clients it is import to me to build on

Having stood beside my husband for nine months as he struggled through a massive brain injury gave me a firsthand perspective of the power of nurses. Although I had been a new nurse at the time, this experience completely changed my viewpoint. Their compassion, empathy, knowledge, and trust was unprecedented and helped me through many painful days. Devastatingly, after a courageous fight, my husband passed away. This was undoubtedly the most heartbreaking experience in my life.

I would like to express my interest in enrolling in the University of Mary Doctor of Nursing Program. I recently completed my Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)undergraduate degree at the University of Mary. I have experienced the quality of education that the University of Mary offers, the Benedictine Values modeled by each instructor, likewise, the Nursing program’s excellent curriculum has encouraged me to continue my journey toward a terminal degree in nursing.

My passion for nursing comes directly from my desire to help others in need. I want to be a nurse because I get personal satisfaction in assisting others and feel I am capable of not only understanding the necessary qualities of a nurse but am able to recognize the patient's perspective. Growing up in a home surrounded by domestic violence, I saw my mother recover from the assaults frequently in hospital beds. As a small child, I idolized the doctors and nursing staff who aided in rebuilding my mother's physical and mental well-being. I will never forget one event when a nurse told me to stay strong and to never lose sight of my hopes and dreams.

“You are going to be a proficient nurse” said he to an 8 y old girl. She twists her nose and stares at him, thinking what made him say so. Years down the line, high school ends, almost all friends and few teachers write in her slam book that she is very very( with an extra “very”) caring. Ofcourse, this is my personal statement and the girl I am referring to is myself. I still wonder why he didn’t say “doctor”. I have a belief that he knew it always that this is what I will be one day.

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.

I am predisposed to Theory Y. I have always been a motivated person and look forward to working hard and not being micromanaged. As a nurse, other’s lives are in my hands and making my own decisions to care for them motivates me. I can’t imagine being unmotivated and needing rewards to keep me motivated. I am in a leadership role at my primary job. I feel that most of the people I work around are more predisposed to Theory X. They are constantly seeking approval of their duties and praise for doing their job. It is hard leading people like that but I try my best to give praise when it is worthy. I don’t typically assume anything about my coworkers. I can take a step back and look at the overall goal and interact with coworkers in a way to accomplish that goal.

My interest in nursing came about after seeing my Mum working at a residential care home. She taught me how fulfilling any job in personal care can be, whether it is a Care Assistant, a Doctor or anyone in between. The amount of passion and empathy that nurses display, even when the job is challenging is admirable. Biology is my favourite subject; I enjoy learning about the human body. I found DNA fascinating because it is such an intricate molecule that can hold so much vital information.

I would love to enroll into the nursing program here at Cambridge Institute, for several reasons. Reminiscing, back to when I was in kindergarten; I remember it was career day and a nurse came in to speak to us, and I instantly knew that I wanted to be just like her. It’s hard to believe at the minor age of just five years old, I had my life all planned out. Let’s take a leap into the future, in high school I joined the medical program at Boca Raton Community high school, and I loved it. My passion for nursing is what drives me to enroll into the nursing program here at Cambridge. I believe that Cambridge has the resources and academic plan to help me strive and blossom; also developing the skills I need to become a professional skilled nurse.

There have been many incidents in my life that I have spent hours sitting by the bedside. I gained inspiration in the field of nursing when my mother was admitted in the hospital of London. I observed the nurses, physios, occupational therapists, and discharge team to assess my mother together. I always enjoyed observing them working closely reflecting my roles being the nurse as I felt myself having the required skills and qualities for this role. I learned that doctors and the medical staff provide invaluable services to the society while being the part of such group has been my ambition.