At age six my eyes were overcome with fear. My mentor and supporter, my grandfather was dying and it was inevitable. During prolonged days of agony and despair the nurses were comforting and compassionate. I remember informing them my life goal was “to make a difference”. I aspired to be able to return the caring support that those nurses gave to me. Fast forward sixteen years and I am proud of the career path and profession I have pursued.
I started my medical career as a State Tested Nursing Assistant for five years which instilled bedside empathy into my work ethic. Upon receiving my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Akron University my grandfather passed away. During his battle with COPD I learned how it can affect a person’s family. …show more content…
I finished my Bachelor’s in three and a half years while working full time and serving in the US Coast Guard Reserve. My professional plan is to become a Family Nurse Practitioner to be able to expand my skills and knowledge. My goal as an FNP is to effectively communicate, assess, diagnose, educate, and follow up with patients to provide an established relationship. I have a personal goal to increase my confidence as a health care provider and learn nursing skills at a graduate level. Attending OU’s FNP program will help me further my education to be able to provide the leadership and knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner in both my military and civilian careers. The asynchronous learning of the program allows for pursuing my goals while continuing my military career and the ability to apply what is learned during my daily medical care. Ohio University’s mission to promote excellence in the profession of nursing and to provide education experiences to be able to enhance the health of diverse communities make it my choice graduate program. The vision of an Ohio University Graduate who is a highly competent practitioner, leader, and scholar who is committed to human caring within a climate of diversity is something to take pride and confidence
I started my medical career as a State Tested Nursing Assistant for five years which instilled bedside empathy into my work ethic. Upon receiving my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Akron University my grandfather passed away. During his battle with COPD I learned how it can affect a person’s family. …show more content…
I finished my Bachelor’s in three and a half years while working full time and serving in the US Coast Guard Reserve. My professional plan is to become a Family Nurse Practitioner to be able to expand my skills and knowledge. My goal as an FNP is to effectively communicate, assess, diagnose, educate, and follow up with patients to provide an established relationship. I have a personal goal to increase my confidence as a health care provider and learn nursing skills at a graduate level. Attending OU’s FNP program will help me further my education to be able to provide the leadership and knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner in both my military and civilian careers. The asynchronous learning of the program allows for pursuing my goals while continuing my military career and the ability to apply what is learned during my daily medical care. Ohio University’s mission to promote excellence in the profession of nursing and to provide education experiences to be able to enhance the health of diverse communities make it my choice graduate program. The vision of an Ohio University Graduate who is a highly competent practitioner, leader, and scholar who is committed to human caring within a climate of diversity is something to take pride and confidence