As a nursing student, I have a personal and professional interest in contributing to the health of individuals, families, and communities. In particular, I have a pronounced interest in global health matters, specifically related to environmental and women’s health. During the winter semester of my freshman year, I had the pleasure of taking of NURS 421: Perspectives in Global Health. From discussing issues ranging from child malnutrition and HIV/AIDS to postpartum health, the course expanded my knowledge of global health challenges.
Furthermore, the following summer I had the opportunity to shadow nurses and doctors for a month at the Anhui Provincial Hospital in Anhui, China. During my time there, I saw firsthand how healthcare differed globally due to culture, policies, and resources. Through both of these experiences, I gained an understanding of the numerous inequities in the world, and I believe that global partnerships and community development projects will aid in solving such problems.
An aspiration that drove me to apply to the School of Nursing was to assist in research projects that result in global impact; in particular, ones that address would global health challenges and health disparities. Working alongside faculty members and passionate peers to find solutions to problems through innovation and discovery will allow …show more content…
During my time as a research assistant at the Culture and Self-Insight Lab at the Department of Psychology, I had the opportunity to work on projects by aiding with the survey process and reviewing the data collected. Additionally, I was also involved in the creation of new research questions and projects. Working together with the team, I performed literature reviews, created surveys, and implemented prototypes to improve the project idea and
Furthermore, the following summer I had the opportunity to shadow nurses and doctors for a month at the Anhui Provincial Hospital in Anhui, China. During my time there, I saw firsthand how healthcare differed globally due to culture, policies, and resources. Through both of these experiences, I gained an understanding of the numerous inequities in the world, and I believe that global partnerships and community development projects will aid in solving such problems.
An aspiration that drove me to apply to the School of Nursing was to assist in research projects that result in global impact; in particular, ones that address would global health challenges and health disparities. Working alongside faculty members and passionate peers to find solutions to problems through innovation and discovery will allow …show more content…
During my time as a research assistant at the Culture and Self-Insight Lab at the Department of Psychology, I had the opportunity to work on projects by aiding with the survey process and reviewing the data collected. Additionally, I was also involved in the creation of new research questions and projects. Working together with the team, I performed literature reviews, created surveys, and implemented prototypes to improve the project idea and