Nursing Personal Statement Examples

I first became exposed to a hospital setting during my early ages of childhood due to my constant issues with my immune system. To my parents, I was commonly referred to as the sick child in the family since I would constantly catch even the simplest of illnesses such as fevers, colds, flus, running nose, severe coughs and much more. The time period, in which I would visit the doctor’s office, lead me to become more accustomed overtime to the environment and eventually grow a passion for what is being done.

I have perpetually felt that we, as individuals, are born with an innate devotion to aid those in need-an impassioned, inborn perseverance and commitment to help mitigate the pain of those in suffering. It was not until my experience as a dental intern in an underserved neighborhood of Orlando that these words came to reality. After his diagnosis of oral cancer, counseling Reese became a mixed blessing; even though his disease presented a palliative treatment plan with an approach from the dental aspect, it would slowly rob him of life as he knew it. Confronting him with this discovery was life changing on its own and connecting with him became my own personal effort. It was from such intimate patient contact where I discovered the true beauty of dental medicine.

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.

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 strong interest of studying Adult nursing comes from the experience I have had working at a residential care home, I enjoyed caring for people and want to make a difference to their lives. Therefore I believe becoming a nurse allows me to fulfil my ambition. While working as a care assistant I enjoyed providing excellent care to the patients by talking to them and their family members. My passion and desire of helping people as always been part of my personality as an individual, and before applying for the course I decided to put these personal skills into practice by gaining work experience in a health care setting. This enhanced my skills and knowledge of working in a health care setting and how much responsibility nurses and health

"I'm scared, I'm crying. " These words shook me last September when I first entered the care home at which I volunteer weekly. The care home specialises in dementia so I was aware of the woman's underlying diagnosis; something which I could not change. However, by holding her hand and listening to her fears, I was able to bring a smile to her face, giving me a sense of personal satisfaction. Experiences like this attracted me to a career in healthcare.

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.

In embarking on this personal statement, I am grateful for the opportunity to solidify my thoughts pertaining to my pursuit of this goal at this time. Without the requirement of the personal statement, I might have simply followed the process through without giving this decision the continued attention it deserves. I have always known that I “wanted to be a nurse.” Ironically, this was somewhat to the dismay of my mom, who is one of the best nurses I have ever known.

As a biology major, it is easy to be consumed by intricate, microscopic details of life and only educated on the minutiae of cells and DNA. However, as a future physician, I believe it is important to understand and be exposed to a wide array of disciplines in order to grasp the complex set of factors that influence health. I came to the University of Texas as a pre-med student with a love for science and a vague interest in health inequalities. Sent entering college, I developed an interest in sociology and public health that I previously lacked. This led me to pursue a Bridging Disciplines Certificate in Social Inequality, Health, and Policy.

From the Hoag Hospital career website, I was delighted to learn about the Clinical Nurse I opening in the Emergency Department. I am excited about the possibility of returning to Hoag where I served as a Clinical Care Extender volunteer for two years and became inspired to become the nurse I am today. As a CCE in the Emergency Department, I witnessed cardiac arrests, deaths, traumas, domestic abuse, OB emergencies, psychiatric cases, and pediatric emergencies- all in one department. It is the opportunity to treat patients across the lifespan in a variety of medical situations that makes the Emergency Department so appealing to me. I know my nursing preceptorship experience in the Emergency Department, education, certifications, bilingual skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment make me a well-qualified candidate for the position.

A dedicated team of doctors and nurses are the reason why I am, today, still able to embrace the presence of my grandmother following coronary bypass surgery some years ago. Studying medicine, to be at the forefront of patient care, will allow me to sculpt such triumphs for families and individuals, but more importantly, will enable me to preserve our best interest; good health. Five weeks of yet ongoing voluntary work at a local nursing home has prepared me for the stark realities and uncertainties surrounding medicine. This has primarily been achieved through contact with senile and alcohol-related dementia sufferers, with many unable to tend to their own basic and personal needs.

I graduated college in May of 2016, and subsequently began a post-baccalaureate fellowship at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Cardiac Physiology Lab of Dr. Elizabeth Murphy. In this position, I have been investigating the metabolic effects of ischemia/reperfusion on mouse embryonic fibroblast via calcium uptake assays and analyzing cell viability under ischemic conditions. In addition, I recently joined the Laboratory of Early Sickle Mortality Prevention of Dr. Courtney Fitzhugh, a clinical laboratory, where I have the unique opportunity to work with patients that have sickle cell disease. The aim of our current clinical protocol is to establish an algorithm that will

Perhaps it was my parents’ socialist upbringing in Yugoslavia or my mother’s struggles with her autoimmune disorders that helped foster my interest in health inequities. Although I now find the relationship between health care and justice fascinating, my initial academic encounters with health care were not anchored in sociological, political, or legal frameworks.

Since September 2016, I have been employed by Baylor Scott and White Healthcare as an Epic Application Analyst. During my experience with Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) System and clinical data, I saw many opportunities to use the data collected by the EHR to improve patient experience in healthcare such as reducing drug interactions, predicting stroke and diabetes risk and so on. Recently, I finished my Health Informatics Curriculum and Training for Transformation (HICATT) program offered by the School of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center at Houston and found it valuable and applicable to my professional career. This was when I first became aware of the Masters of Science in Biomedical Informatics at the UT Health Science Center at Houston.

I am a motivated, versatile and conscientious student seeking an entry level position in children nursing. Nursing to me is a profession concerned with the conditions of services essential to the maintenance and restoration of health by attending the needs of sick persons. I am an individual who enjoys to offer services to those who may require my help but also aim to be that who is able to encourage positive change in the NHS sector. Studying nursing will allow me to understand the importance of the professional conduct and also will help put in focus what I enjoy doing. Supporting those who are in need is what I do best, this is portrayed in the voluntary work I do outside college and family home.