Medical Surgical Unit Personal Statement

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I am highly interested in the Versant Graduate Nurse Residency in the Adult Medical-Surgical Unit at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa. I will be graduating in December, 2016 with a BSN from the Valdosta State University, GA. As a novice nurse, I find the Medical-Surgical Unit as a starting point to improve my knowledge and experience in the nursing profession.

As a Nursing Student at the Valdosta State University, I have mastered strong nursing skills such as: honesty and team effort. I know CHRISTUS Health values nurses who provide excellent patient care through integrity and accountability, and encourages team spirit. During my clinical rotation, I have treated all patients with dignity and respect by providing maximum safety. In the Nursing
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On my senior semesters along with my preceptor Dora Watson, RN, I started working on my organization and prioritization skills which has been a great success. As of right now I say my greatest achievement is time management, allowing me to deliver appropriate patient care. I feel my biggest achievement is yet to come.
Currently I do not possess an RN license but I anticipate taking the NCLEX-RN exam in January. As I mentioned in my resume my BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association is up to date. I am able to operate clinical technical and computer devices to provide adequate patient care and locate relevant patient information.
In addition to my nursing skills I have developed strong communication skills. I had a situation during clinical rotation when a patient declined to follow the doctor’s orders and refused to see any health care personnel besides the doctor. I had to step up and use my therapeutic communication skills. At the end of my shift I had a good, respondent patient. I was pleased to hear a positive comment regarding this situation from my clinical instructor Martha Adams, RN, MSN,

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