People can be afraid and anxious of being in a hospital, and I admire the roles that nurses play in helping patients feel a sense of comfortability and safety. I have never experienced having to stay at a hospital overnight as a patient, but I know how it feels to constantly worry about a loved one who is in the hospital. The connections that nurses form with a patient and their friends and family is something that I aspire to be able to do, because even when someone is physically in pain, at least they can feel mentally at peace with the hope that everything will become better. Even in moments where life takes an unpredicted turn for the worse, you can count on a nurse for emotional support and care. Aside from the emotional aspect of being a nurse, there is also the medical work that allows for a patient’s recovery, and I am prepared for the years of dedication that goes into being the best nurse I can be. I have worked at a daycare for nine months, and I have experienced how it feels to be in charge of children from three to eleven years old. Making sure that the kids are well fed, taking regular bathroom breaks, maintaining a safe environment, and engaging in several activities throughout the day is the average work day. Having been in different classrooms has taught me how to quickly adapt to certain age ranges, because if you do not familiarize yourself with how to handle a group of four year olds, then chaos in the classroom is inevitable. Every child is different which is why …show more content…
Suddenly my father was the only one in the family working, while me and brother were both full-time university students. With the fear of not being able to financially back my education, I eventually got the job at the daycare and I had to learn how to manage my time between having a job and school which I had difficulty doing. This past year, I often questioned if I was mentally prepared for the hardships of nursing school, or if I would even be accepted into them. With school, work, and my negative mentality hitting me all at once, I found that part of my life as an immense challenge that was difficult to overcome. However, I have realized that my goal of becoming a nurse is something that I am passionate in achieving, and I must pick myself up and focus on persevering through the obstacles that may come my