It will also talk about my short and long-term goals that I plan to accomplish and the challenges of graduate studies and how effective communication is necessary for overall success. Reasons for pursuing graduate studies Making the decision of returning back to school for graduate study was a very difficult decision for me. Putting into consideration financial issues and emotional stress. Even though I have already earned my Bachelors of Science in Health Administration and also my Nursing license, I asked myself over and over again, how can I improve my skills as an RN and also move up in the career ladder. Don’t get me wrong, working, as an RN is very fulfilling and a blessing but I felt the need to go even higher.
WHY I WANT TO BE A NURSE The medical field has always been a childhood dream of mine. I find the human body fascinating. When I was young child I wanted to be a doctor. Then nursing became an alternative as I got older. Becoming a nurse will help me achieve my professional goal.
So the question became do I keep my passion, and will it always pay the bills? Alternatively, do I change career paths and pursue a new career that I know will pay the bills and will always provide for my family? My Journey I knew that I would be a good nurse. I was loving, kind, thoughtful, a good communicator, liked helping people, I was caring, and I also liked math and science. The Journal of Nursing Education states, “researchers found the concepts of caring and nurturance were identified as high motivators for choosing nursing” (Williams, Wertenberger, Hames, Gushuliak, 1997).
It was going to my future. I’m now volunteering at Tempe St. Lukes Hospital and devoting my time not only to marching band, but my career as a Laboratory Medical Technologist. When I Graduate I want to audition for the Marine Corps Band, where they will pay my tuition to Yale where I will study Medical Technology. Hopefully that’s not all. I want to help people who are in desperate need for medical needs, like in Africa.
I am most eager to be trained in medical terminology, and see a therapeutic perspective on things. In my research, I have studied so much about this field of the medical profession, and I am very enthusiastic about maybe one day furthering my career to Registered Nurse or
Among other things, nurses want safe workplaces that promote quality health care. “It’s the role of the nurse executive and nurse manager to establish a work environment that supports professional practice,” says Pamela Thompson, CEO of the American Organization of Nurse Executives. “That’s one key piece to retention.” It’s also important that nurses play an active role in shaping their environment. “Nurses want to work in a place that brings high quality to patients and know they have a role in the process,” says Susan Shelander, director of recruitment and retention for Memorial Hermann, Houston. Creating such an environment is not easy.
In doing so, nurses must be care-givers and educators - providing the necessary information, skills and knowledge, to their patients to allow for self-nurturance, well-being, and growth. I started my journey in the field of nursing two years ago. My personal values, combined with the strong desire to help others influenced me to enroll in the Licensed Practical Nurse program. This career path has provided such great opportunities to help others, and has allowed for my own personal growth. I am continuously looking for new and great ideas to better the field of nursing and the ultimate goal of helping those in need.
As a high school student I dreamed of obtaining my Bachelors of Science in Nursing and as a graduate I will strive to obtain my masters and someday even a doctoral degree. I want to be the best that I can be at any level and will work hard to excel in any situation that comes my way. As a family nurse practitioner I will be lucky enough to be able to provide care for all age groups of patients and families. I would like to work in a setting where I can work with various populations such as a community clinic or even a primary care physician’s office. Some other goals that I am working towards or have achieved include certifications such as; ACLS, PALS, CCRN, and a bachelors degree in Spanish language.
I want to make something out of myself. I do not want to end my schooling after I get my diploma. I want to further my education. I feel this program can help me get an early start on my future career in nursing. It has always been a dream of mine to work in the medical field as a nurse.
The challenge of entering into a vigorous program such as DNP will allow me to continue to enhance my skills and help me reach my career goal as an APN. I have what it takes to succeed based on my nursing and critical care experience. I want to continue to grow in nursing profession where there is learning, growing and giving back. During my time as a nurse, I have learned a lot about my strengths, grown professionally, and acquired a strong interest in special needs and emergency management. This particular focus, as well as the balanced theoretical, practical and academic nature of the DNP program is especially attractive to me, given my range of experience and interests.