Hsc Personal Statement

I am a good friend of the Trossman family, but I am also a nursing student in my final year hoping to get a job as an RN in The Hospital for Sick Children (HSC) after I graduate. Over the past ten years I have formed strong relationships with families of children who require constant and complex medical care. Jacob Trossman and Taylor, Cole and Brody Florence are just the few I can name with permission. Prior to nursing school, the parents taught me the skills and knowledge needed to perform each child's needs in order to maintain safety as a priority during our outings. I was able to take them to the park, Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) and even sleepovers at my house without their parents being constantly worried how their children would manage without them nearby. …show more content…
However, with these joyous moments there were also hard times where I provided respite and emotional support to families during challenging times. These friendships have given me multiple opportunities to see the incredible care that HSC provides. With each experience visiting children at HSC, particularly 7C, I gained deeper appreciation for the facility and met more amazing staff who strengthened my desire to pursue a career there. After many years of volunteering working with children of all abilities, I finally decided to attend York University BScN program to gain the knowledge and skills to turn my passion into a career. I am now at the final stages of my schooling and considering my future options and how to achieve my goal. I will be graduating in August and hope to write the NCLEX in September/October after receiving my Authorization to Test. I was wondering how to best prepare myself to attain a job at HSC and what advice you can give to a future nurse who is looking to follow your