Nursing Personal Statement

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.

My inspiration to pursue a lifelong career in nursing derived from witnessing a close individual succumb to a painful and chronic disease when I was the tender age of 6. I pondered and researched endlessly on the symptoms and damage caused by that disease until I comprehended its origin and everlasting effects. The memory of witnessing that individual die will continue to plague my memories and serve as a reminder of why I continue to strive for my goals today. From that point on, I knew exactly the person I aspired to be in the future—a nurse. I was fascinated with acquiring knowledge about the human body and diseases. In high school, I applied to a local hospital to become a candystriper to gain more insight about the medical field and nursing. I was placed into the endoscopy department and it was there where I truly established my determination to take on the challenge of becoming a nurse. I witnessed and experienced a myriad of things during my time there. I grasped how to become more compassionate and to prioritize one’s life and safety above everything. The hospital became my personified version of Utopia.

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 have had the opportunity of working in various aspects of health care from direct care, mental health, Nutrition, Health Education and Pharmacy and this has given me an insight to where my passion lies and I believe that is Nursing. What finally reinforced my commitment to pursue an advance degree in Nursing was when I was first diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes during my first pregnancy the diagnosis was a very frightening experience for me but what helped me get through it was a family friend who is a Nurse. My friend was able to help me understand that I could still live a fulfilling life with my condition as long as I made some lifestyle changes. She also taught me that being a nurse is much more than just taking care of people when they are sick and venerable, that it is also about showing compassion and building a relationship of trust and mutual respect between a patient and medical team in order to help the patient heal.

Nurses are the epitome of Cura Personalis. There are an abundance of careers to positively influence the lives of others, but few career paths endeavor to truly serve all people. Nurses respond to health care needs of people considering spiritual, health, socio-cultural, economic status and the evolving practice of nursing to provide and advocate for these individuals. Nurses have an innate ability to learn about the individuals they serve and they care for people rather than “clients,” “patients,” or “customers.” My motivation to pursue a career in the discipline of nursing is because I envision myself helping people through their most vulnerable moments.

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

To work in health care means that you are willing to do everything you can to help people who are in need. I do not think that health care professionals make miracles happen, I think they will do everything in their power to get someone back on their feet. I want to be a nurse so I can be a part of the healing process of the individual who sought out or is in need of help. A nurse does not diagnose a patient and then move on to the next; a nurse comforts the patient and makes sure that they will fully recover. I have a passion for comforting people and making sure they are unperturbed.

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 always had an idea about what I wanted to do when I was older. During the middle of my sophomore year I finally picked a career path I would continue after high school. Throughout middle school I was always torn between being an elementary school teacher and a registered nurse. They both require you to have patience and to work with others to improve their daily lives. I loved the fact of being a teacher because I love working with children and wanted to help them develop skills they could use later in life.

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.

I joined the U.S. Army in 2004 and served in Operation Enduring Freedom. During a deployment, I was willing to volunteer for mortuary and humanitarian missions and awarded certificates of appreciation for those missions in Afghanistan. The experiences were priceless and more valuable than any awards or accolades that I could have ever gotten. It also allowed me to learn more about human life and how precious it really is. All of this experience with humaritan efforts ultimately led me to choose nursing as a professional career to help others and to make changes in their lives.

As long as I can remember, I have always been drawn to the health care field by a desire to help and make a difference in the lives of others. At such a young age I always found the doctor’s office an amusing trip, from watching movies and playing board games in the wait room to getting free lollipops which would only nurture my desire. Even as a young child people saw me as an odd one for watching Life in the E.R., I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant, and Discovery Health instead of watching cartoons, not to mention I would always carry my own special “doctor kit” everywhere, which included stethoscope, reflex hammer, medical records form and blood pressure cuff. All these events developed a strong tendency to want to help those in need, helped becoming a nurse my undoubted answer whenever someone asked me, “What do you want to be when you

My interest in Nursing started when I was seven years old. It began as one simple day I spent with my Aunt who is an Oncology Research Nurse. I watched as she ultimately changed people’s lives by simply showing them that she cared for them and was willing to do anything for them, which ultimately inspired me to join the field of Nursing. I have made sure to continue to be a caring and empathetic person that anyone no matter their background, is willing to turn to in the worst of times. I make sure to listen to everything a person has to say in order to help them in the best way that I possibly can.

Throughout my education, I have acquired a fascination with the astonishing complexities of the human body, especially the intricate systems which rely on each other to perform multiple functions. In the hospital, I was inspired by observing how medical and psychological care, along with scientific research, could enormously impact a patient’s life. Therefore, I would like to pursue my interest in science into an incredible career where the direct application of scientific knowledge and research can benefit society, through Medicine. This fascination has led me to research topics which exceed the AS curriculum. Studying meiosis in Biology, stemmed my curiosity in Obstetrics.

I decided upon a career in nursing because I want to be in a care giving position that allows me to make a contribution to society and enjoy a well- respected and secure career. With time, much thought and encouragement from family I made my decision. I have always been fascinated with technology, and how the body works. With this blended knowledge, it will allow me to be a successful Nurse in the current modern world. I consider myself a compassionate person and the well-being of others is a true concern for me.