Reflection Of Intellectuing A Nursing Career

According to ____ (year), "a nurse is a highly skilled health care professional who combines the art of caring with scientific knowledge and skills developed throughout their education and career." The purpose of this reflective essay is to emulate on particular skills and attributes that I personally pose as an individual who would best be suitable for undertaking a career pathway such as nursing. However, touching on also the importance of reflective practice and how it will be useful in nursing as a future career.

My passion of pursuing a nursing career has always held a significant influence throughout the years of my adolescence. Growing up as a kid, I was always fascinated and intrigued with the medical field. In addition to this, my grandmother was a highly …show more content…
The amount of sacrifices, time, and effort that my grandmother invested into her occupation did not comprehend to the satisfaction she experienced whilst helping those in critical need; thus, heavily influencing my decision of choosing nursing as my career path. Personally, I am confident that nursing is best suitable for me as I am an open-minded individual and always challenge myself to exceed to the best of my ability. Another driving force is due to my inner most desire of succouring to those who are desperately in need of medical care and assistance. Nursing poses numerous opportunities which will allow me to develop personal and professional skills while also being able to receive clinical educational opportunities. A famous American Civil Rights activist and author, Maya Angelous once quoted, "I 've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but will never forget how you made