Nursing Career Aspirations

Since childhood, I have always dreamed of becoming a nurse. Not only is it my career aspiration, but it is my passion to help people and be a bright component to their dark times. It was my dream to enter college with the end goal of obtaining a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing to become a nurse. I have completed this first step by beginning my college career at UNC Charlotte. Upon entering UNC Charlotte as a freshman in the pre-nursing program, it has been both intimidating and difficult; however, I have learned a lot about myself and how to be successful in both college and my career. I have also learned an abundance of information about what it will take for me to make this dream of mine a reality. However, with all of this new information …show more content…
If I am not accepted the the UNC Charlotte school of nursing, I will apply to other nursing programs. My heart will always be in the medical field, so my second choice of careers will always be in the medical field. If nursing does not work out how I plan, for whatever the reason may be, my second choice of careers is in health administration, which is related to public health. If I chose to pursue this career, I would receive a bachelor’s degree in public health, and a masters in health …show more content…
According to the time management calendar activity, when I mapped out my daily activities for a whole week, I was able to see that I don’t study enough, and I don’t sleep enough. Because of this realization I am designating more time for study hours during the day, and going to sleep earlier and in turn improving both my grades and my health. Although I spend the majority of my free time studying, I know there is more that I could be doing. Going forward, my plan is to spend more time studying on the weekends when I do not have assignments that are due, instead of taking a break from schoolwork. This will improve my grades in the long run as well. Because our class did an activity about campus resources, I am now aware of all of the resources that this university offers me to help me achieve my goals. I have begun utilizing SI Sessions, the writing resource center, and personal tutoring appointments. For both chemistry and algebra, I have set up appointments, in advance, for almost once a week until the end of the semester. These tutoring sessions have helped me immensely. Through the advising questionnaire worksheet, and after meeting with my advisor for the first time, I know that the university advisors are always available to answer any question I may