Long Term Goal

Realizing the factors that acted upon my journey to obtaining a degree in Nursing, I came across a quote, “Hold fast to your dreams, for if dreams die life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.” Written by the late Langston Hughes, this quote helped me develop an everlasting desire to achieve my immediate and long-term goals. It has guided me through challenging courses and reminded me that the journey to success as a health care provider isn’t an easy one and paths may certainly change. Health care in the United States, as I know, witnessed and been taught, has increased in diversity as well as disparities. Choosing Columbia University’s Masters in Nursing program and it’s goal to promote nurse-patient relationships built on trust, respect, privacy, comfort, patient dignity and shared decision making, will help me become a more cultural competent healthcare provider, aiding in eliminating health disparities and respecting the diversity in healthcare. Normally, when you observe a doctor’s office, clinic or …show more content…
What if we can build a healthcare system which promotes preventative healthcare strategies starting with our healthcare providers, taking the extra time to connect with their patients on a personal level aside from just finding a treatment to the patient’s illness. Which is another reason why I chose Columbia University, the Master’s of Nursing program makes it their objective to prepare their students to demonstrate critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills for patient assessment and clinical decision making and provision of care overtime. In healthcare, it is important that you genuinely care, I believe that it plays a major role in succeeding in delivering healthcare efficiently. My experiences working as a pharmacy technician and volunteering with the learning and