Pursuing A Passion In Nursing

My love for nursing began early in my life; in high school, my continuing desire to become a nurse resulted in my applying and being accepted to Midwestern State University. There, I received a BSN and became a registered nurse. My experience at Midwestern prepared me for a successful career by instilling confidence within me as I joined the workforce. As my experience grew and years went by, I became eager to further my education and pursue my master's degree. Then life happened: the two-legged version that requires love, compassion, energy, and time. Now that my child is in school, with the support of my family, I am ready and dedicated to become a family nurse practitioner.

When I first applied to the University of Mount Olive’s Bachelors of Science in nursing, I had no idea what to expect. Although there are many options for nurses seeking programs for Bachelors of Science of nursing, after doing my own research I knew the University of Mount Olive was going to be the right choice for me. As soon as I reached out to University of Mount Olive, they made the process so easy and stress-free. There were three major factors that influenced my decision, which were the following: faith-affiliated, completely online, and the acceptance of so much educational credits I had already completed. The University of Mount Olive truly holds the goal of creating Bachelor level nurses. I believe the University of Mount Olive’s

Since I was in the 10th grade, I knew I wanted to pursue my education at Mount Vernon Nazarene University for nursing. Furthermore, my first college visit on MVNYOU day confirmed my decision. I greatly treasure the close knit community and the Christian based morals. To get a head start on my journey, my sophomore year I applied and was accepted into the Career and Technology Education Center of Licking County for Clinical Care (C-TEC), a nursing based program. In the duration of my last two years of high school, instead of simply graduating with my diploma, I graduated with my STNA, CET, CPT, CPCT, and my CPhT. I have gained a knowledge of the basic fundamentals of nursing. I am an active member of many different clubs and organizations supporting

Nursing has always been a passion of mine ever since I began working on the Pediatric unit at the University of Arizona Medical Center. I thought by interning here, I would make a difference in someone’s life. However, those kids and family members were the ones who had the biggest impact on me. These kids taught me the importance of perseverance during difficult times which gave me the motivation and passion to work hard in my courses to get a 3.7 gpa.

From an early age, I have known that one of the things I am passionate about is helping people in different ways. Because of that, I have taken the determination to study a career in which I can help and serve the people inside and outside of any job aspect, for that reason, I chose Nursing as my major and I was determined to not only be a Registered Nurse but a Nurse Practitioner. In addition, I am currently a dual enrollment student at Polk State College Gateway Charter School with a determined mind to reach my maximum potential, being a person who does not conform to the good but to the excellence. In fact, I'm proud to say that I started my undergraduate studies when I was fifteen-years-old, and I'm pleased to say that Polk State College has been an institution that has given me the access to an advanced field of education and the means by which I am achieving my personal and academic goals.

It is said that the environment of our upbringing plays a salient role in determining the ambitions we pursue, the moral values we cherish and ultimately, the lasting contributions we make to society. I firmly believe that my formative experiences laid down the foundation for passion for nursing and constitute one of the salient reasons why I am determined to pursue this profession. For me nursing, is more than a mere vocation, it is a moral commitment, the manifestation of my natural talents and the actualization of the deep-seated aspirations that I have nourished since childhood. My mother was an accomplished nurse and always set a remarkable example for me to follow by displaying virtues of compassion, moral courage and dedication to the public good. My life experiences compelled me to emulate her example by cultivating the virtues of compassion and genuine sensitivity to patients. My formative experiences and core values led me to enter this career in the capacity of a Certified Nursing Assistant where I was distinguished for not only my competence as a nurse assistant, but also for my remarkable sensitivity to the needs of the patients. I intend to continue to actualize my natural talents by pursuing a career in Nursing.

My initial interest in nursing began from my experience with my grandmother. It was in the fall of 2007 when my grandmother was sent to the hospital due to hypernatremia. My dad would pick me up every afternoon from school to visit my grandmother. I was given the responsibility to look after my grandma for nearly two weeks that includes in feeding her, assisting her, and other light duties. What fascinate me during my visits in the hospital were the nurses who assisted and took care of my grandma. They treated my grandma with dignity, kindness, compassion, courtesy, respect, understanding, and love. Their commitment, professionalism, dedication, determination and skills inspired me to pursue a career in the medical field. From that point, I realized that nursing is a field that enables people impact other people’s lives and make a difference. At 9 years old, being a nurse was a childhood dream and now I am at the point of turning my dream into reality. I want to study and pursue my dream registered nursing at Ryerson University that offers a nursing degree program that focuses on developing student’s critical thinking skills, ability to analyze reflectively and apply theory through community health focused practice making Ryerson one of the best nursing schools in Canada.

Time spent at my mother’s bedside in the intensive care unit changed my perception of the nursing profession. I realized what unique value was integrated in comprehensive nursing care, which was built on excellence, compassion, and respect. I knew right then and there that nursing was a professional path which I would like to take. Changing my college major to nursing was not a difficult decision – I wanted to repay for all that courteous care my family received in the most vulnerable time of our lives.

I am pursuing a career in Nursing at Northwest Iowa Community College. After, I am going to transfer to a four year college to obtain my BSN. Then, I plan to receive my masters in Nursing and become a Nurse Practitioner.

When my sister came to me yelling as loud as her voice could hold, about how she dropped out of college and abandoned her goal of pursuing a nursing degree, my heart stopped immediately. With her eyes watering and her hands shaking, I knew that she was overwhelmed with stress. At that moment, I instantly realized that my interest in the health care field needed to become a reality. It challenged me to step into a career where others assume that dreams in the nursing field for minority students is impossible. Getting up every morning as a PEOPLE scholar in the summer, feeling as if I were still in school, I was living my dream as a health care manager with an internship in the health care field. I was learning about different strategies to promote professionalism, preparing for CNA classes, and learning exactly what will be expected of me when pursuing a career in

American author and motivational speaker, Hilary Ziglar, is quoted for saying, “When you catch a glimpse of your potential, that's when passion is born.”

My former patient once mentioned, “The determination to finish education can be measured by accepting all challenges and coming out stronger and wiser.” This statement strengthens my drive in achieving my ultimate goal to earn a degree in nursing. I am committed in pursing my goal because of my compassion to take care of the sick and my desire to be part of the profession that values life, respects death, and see the strengths and weaknesses of the human spirit. As I enhance my skills and knowledge in healthcare I worked as Patient Care Technician at Virginia Mason Medical Center’s Critical care Unit, I was overwhelmed with the high acuity of patients and worried families and it served as a challenge to me.

A nursing career is challenging, rewarding, and a profession that presents various opportunities for advancement in the healthcare industry. It allows you to set and complete short-term goals and advance as far as you are willing to go within the health profession. My goals for the future are to share my accumulated knowledge and experience with new nursing professionals and guide them upon the paths that they have chosen in this profession.

What appeals to me most in nursing is the combination of emotional, mental, and physical skills that are so crucial to the job. While being able to learn and apply science to patients, I get to understand them better, console them, and tend to their health needs. Moreover, the broad spectrum of jobs and positions nurses can hold fascinates me. There is never a time to cease learning, growing, and obtaining new experiences. I hope to one day pursue higher education in nursing, and specialize in a field of interest. I know that with a patient’s health in my hands, I have a responsibility to assure they are getting all they need from a physician and me. A nursing degree provides the courses, experiences, facilities, and faculty I need so I can turn my passions into a career. With Drexel’s co-op experiences and research opportunities, and Philadelphia’s many accredited hospitals, I am confident that by being diligent in my studies and surrounding myself with students and teachers who share the same fascination and affection towards others that I do, I can become a focused and compassionate

I have always known that I wanted to make a difference in this world, even if it is one person at a time. I have dreamed of becoming a nurse, instead of being just a dream it is now going to become reality. My passion for health is more than a passion it is my lifestyle, a lifestyle I want others to follow. I have started up a small running group within the community to promote a healthy lifestyle. I often donate blood as I know how important it is in the healthcare field. I have worked at the Community Health Center of Branch County for 5 and half years now. I absolutely love my job, I started out as a nursing assistant on the floor, assisting the nursing staff with dressing changes, doing vitals, obtaining different types of specimen