Firstly, I have always been drawn to the idea of helping others and making a positive difference in the world. I believe that a career in nursing will allow me to do just that, by providing care and support to individuals in need. I knew I wanted to work in healthcare the day I volunteered at a health clinic in high school. I became interested in gerontology when I shadowed a doctor at a Veterans Affairs medical facility. An older patient had a terminal condition and yet still beamed at every person that walked into her room. I have always had a fondness for elders, but it was seeing this patient that made me realize that I wanted to make this world a better place by helping terminally ill patients reach a better quality of life. Whether it's helping a patient recover from an illness or injury, providing comfort and support to someone who is suffering, or simply being a listening ear when someone needs to talk, I believe that nurses play a crucial role in the healthcare system and can make a real difference in people's lives. In addition to my desire to help others, I have always been interested in the science of healthcare and the human body. I find the complexity and interconnectedness of the body to be incredibly fascinating, and I am excited to learn more about how it works and how to promote health and healing. I am drawn to the idea of using my knowledge and skills to help prevent illness and improve the quality of life for others. Furthermore, I am attracted to the fast-paced and constantly changing nature of the healthcare field. I enjoy the challenge of adapting to new situations and helping others in times of need, and I believe that a career in nursing will provide me with these opportunities on a daily basis. I am excited about the idea of working in a dynamic and challenging environment where no two days are the same and there is always something new to learn. Overall, I believe that a major in Nursing will allow me to fulfill my passion for helping others, while also allowing me to explore my interests in science and healthcare. I am confident that this major will provide me with the knowledge and skills I need to make a positive impact in the world and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

I aspire to graduate from nursing school with high grades, excel during residency, and get accepted into a nurse practitioner program. My long term goal includes working in hospice and helping the elders of our community and those who are going through terminal illnesses. I knew I wanted to work in healthcare the day I volunteered at a health clinic in high school. The world of healthcare seized me with its latex grip, and I have been captivated ever since. Medicine unlocked a world of reinvigorating intellectual challenges and I found it to be both fulfilling and exhilarating. However, it was the smile of a frail grandmother in a patient’s bed that had tugged at my heartstrings. I became interested in gerontology when I shadowed a doctor at a Veterans Affairs medical facility. The patient had a terminal condition and yet still beamed at every person that walked into her room. The patient had been suffering from severe nausea and during her conversation with the doctor, the patient could not stop gagging and dry heaving. I have always had a fondness for elders, but it was seeing this patient that made me realize that I wanted to make this world a better place by helping terminally ill patients reach a better quality of life. This was around the time when I discovered hospice and home health care. Last week, when doing clinical rotations in the Trauma unit, I was paired with a floater nurse who was given six patients. I was told to pick one of my nurse’s patients as my primary patient for the day. Out of all the options, one stood out as daunting to me. The patient was an older gentleman who had come in from surgery for multiple leg fractures and a hip replacement with his daughter, who is a paramedic. As two nurses discussed this patient, the night shift nurse briefly hinted that the patient’s daughter was somewhat difficult to work with at times. In that second, I decided to choose this patient to be my primary focus and the one I report an SBAR to my professor for. I recognized that I had been wanting the “easiest” option so that I could stay in my comfort zone for as long as possible. The hospital atmosphere in itself was new to me and I wanted to “play it safe” and avoid making a mistake. I realized at that moment that I had to push myself and surmount the “harder” one. This patient was daunting to me because he was an older male and had a potentially difficult family member with them. I also was not familiar with his diagnosis, adding to the complexity of his case and the task of reporting an SBAR for him. Ultimately, the experience was a positive one, and I found that the daughter was extremely helpful to work with considering she had a medical background and reflected back my positive attitude. I made sure to put in extra effort to communicate with the patient and their family in regards to their needs and any concern they had. I overcame my desire to stay in my comfort zone and provided compassionate and enhanced care to a patient considered“difficult” by the hospital staff.

I knew I wanted to work in healthcare the day I volunteered at a health clinic in high school. The world of healthcare seized me with its latex grip, and I have been captivated ever since. Nursing unlocked a world of reinvigorating intellectual challenges and I found it to be both fulfilling and exhilarating. However, it was the smile of a frail grandmother in a patient’s bed that had tugged at my heartstrings. I became interested in nursing gerontology when I shadowed a doctor at a Veterans Affairs medical facility. The patient had a terminal condition and yet, beamed at every person that walked into her room. The patient had been suffering from severe nausea and during her conversation with the doctor, the patient couldn't stop gagging and dry heaving. I have always had a fondness for elders, but it was seeing this patient that made me realize that I wanted to make this world a better place by helping terminally ill patients reach a better quality of life. This was around the time when I discovered hospice and home health care. That summer, I applied for a job at a local hospice and knew instantly that I had found my calling. When the summer heat began to fade and the fall semester began, I continued to work part-time for the hospice as I attended nursing school. In class, I would consciously make a mental note of the physiological differences in geriatric patients and always took a special interest in gerontologic case studies. My biggest role model is my father who would always tell me from a young age, “Leave this world a better place than when you came.” Those words have echoed in the back of my mind since I was a child. His words influence everything I do. As I’ve watched him grow older, I’ve come to realize that growing old and leaving this world is an inevitable reality for us all. As I can only imagine how other parents and grandparents play a vital role in their children’s lives, it only goes to further strengthen my resolve to pursue a path in which I am able to help those who have raised our generation and built the world in which we live in today. Thus, I decided to dedicate my life to working in hospice and helping the elders of our community and those who are going through terminal illnesses and transitioning from the end of this life into the next phase of our existence. I have already gotten a glimpse of what working in the hospice field is like and I am extremely lucky to have found a calling that not only interests me but also brings me great joy. I will always be a people person and thinking about making this life comfortable for those who are leaving it makes me happy. As a future hospice nurse, I believe I can positively impact the lives of older adults by offering them compassionate care and helping them reach a higher quality of life during a time that is difficult for them and their families. If I can help even one person feel safe during a time when they are scared, then I will have fulfilled what I feel to be my purpose in life. Overall, working in geriatric care as a nurse and caring for older adults is a passion of mine. My background, upbringing, and personality all make me an exemplary candidate. Extra funds would allow me to avoid debt and pursue not only a career but a dream with no weight on my shoulders.

I knew I wanted to work in healthcare the day I volunteered at a health clinic in high school. The world of healthcare seized me with its latex grip, and I have been captivated ever since. Medicine unlocked a world of reinvigorating intellectual challenges and I found it to be both fulfilling and exhilarating. However, it was the smile of a frail grandmother in a patient’s bed that had tugged at my heartstrings. I became interested in gerontology when I shadowed a doctor at a Veterans Affairs medical facility. The patient had a terminal condition and yet still beamed at every person that walked into her room. The patient had been suffering from severe nausea and during her conversation with the doctor, the patient could not stop gagging and dry heaving. I have always had a fondness for elders, but it was seeing this patient that made me realize that I wanted to make this world a better place by helping terminally ill patients reach a better quality of life. This was around the time when I discovered hospice and home health care. That summer, I applied for a job at a local hospice and knew instantly that I had found my calling. When the summer heat began to fade and the fall semester began, I continued to work part-time for the hospice as I attended nursing school. In class, I would consciously make a mental note of the physiological differences in geriatric patients and always took a special interest in gerontologic case studies. My biggest role model is my father who would always tell me from a young age, “Leave this world a better place than when you came.” Those words have echoed in the back of my mind since I was a child. His words influence everything I do. As I’ve watched him grow older, I’ve come to realize that growing old and leaving this world is an inevitable reality for us all. As I can only imagine how other parents and grandparents play a vital role in their children’s lives, it only goes to further strengthen my resolve to pursue a path in which I am able to help those who have raised our generation and built the world in which we live in today. Thus, I decided to dedicate my life to working in hospice and helping the elders of our community and those who are going through terminal illnesses and transitioning from the end of this life into the next phase of our existence. I have already gotten a glimpse of what working in the hospice field is like and I am extremely lucky to have found a calling that not only interests me but also brings me great joy. Like Cindy, I want to make this world a better place through kindness and care at a time when they need it the most. As a future hospice nurse, I believe I can positively impact the lives of older adults by offering them compassionate care and helping them reach a higher quality of life during a time that is difficult for them and their families. If I can help even one person feel safe during a time when they are scared, then I will have fulfilled what I feel to be my purpose in life. Overall, working in geriatric care and caring for older adults is a passion of mine. My background, upbringing, and personality all make me an exemplary candidate. Extra funds would allow me to avoid debt and pursue not only a career but a dream with no weight on my shoulders.

I knew I wanted to work in healthcare the day I volunteered at a health clinic in high school. The world of healthcare seized me with its latex grip, and I have been captivated ever since. Medicine unlocked a world of reinvigorating intellectual challenges and I found it to be both fulfilling and exhilarating. However, it was the smile of a frail grandmother in a patient’s bed that had tugged at my heartstrings. I became interested in gerontology when I shadowed a doctor at a Veterans Affairs medical facility. The patient had a terminal condition and yet still beamed at every person that walked into her room. The patient had been suffering from severe nausea and during her conversation with the doctor, the patient could not stop gagging and dry heaving. I have always had a fondness for elders, but it was seeing this patient that made me realize that I wanted to make this world a better place by helping terminally ill patients reach a better quality of life. This was around the time when I discovered hospice and home health care. That summer, I applied for a job at a local hospice and knew instantly that I had found my calling. When the summer heat began to fade and the fall semester began, I continued to work part-time for the hospice as I attended nursing school. In class, I would consciously make a mental note of the physiological differences in geriatric patients and always took a special interest in gerontologic case studies. My biggest role model is my father who would always tell me from a young age, “Leave this world a better place than when you came.” Those words have echoed in the back of my mind since I was a child. His words influence everything I do. As I’ve watched him grow older, I’ve come to realize that growing old and leaving this world is an inevitable reality for us all. As I can only imagine how other parents and grandparents play a vital role in their children’s lives, it only goes to further strengthen my resolve to pursue a path in which I am able to help those who have raised our generation and built the world in which we live in today. Thus, I decided to dedicate my life to working in hospice and helping the elders of our community and those who are going through terminal illnesses and transitioning from the end of this life into the next phase of our existence. I have already gotten a glimpse of what working in the hospice field is like and I am extremely lucky to have found a calling that not only interests me but also brings me great joy. I will always be a people person and thinking about making this life comfortable for those who are leaving it makes me happy. As a future hospice nurse, I believe I can positively impact the lives of older adults by offering them compassionate care and helping them reach a higher quality of life during a time that is difficult for them and their families. If I can help even one person feel safe during a time when they are scared, then I will have fulfilled what I feel to be my purpose in life. Overall, working in geriatric care and caring for older adults is a passion of mine. My background, upbringing, and personality all make me an exemplary candidate. Extra funds would allow me to avoid debt and pursue not only a career but a dream with no weight on my shoulders.