Sample Nursing Student Research Paper

One of the joys of the human race is the capability of caring and treating other human beings with compassion. I believe that throughout humanity, the basic beliefs of justice and equality can be shared with others in society by giving back to others, working to share unique talents and goals. As a child, I dreamt of finding a cure to cancer, especially when I did not understand why cancer had to affect perfectly healthy and young people like my aunt. Overcoming the grief that was brought on by my aunt’s death at such a young age was a turning point in my decision to become a nurse. As I reflected on the times that I would visit my aunt in the hospital, surrounded by teams of doctors and nurses, the nurses in particular stood out to me. Not only did the nurses work endlessly caring for every one of my aunt’s needs, but they also worked with compassion and empathy to try to comfort my family and I during a time of grief. The interaction that the nurses brought through this time shed a light on the …show more content…
Emory’s Nursing School’s core values are excellence, collaboration, social responsibility, innovation, and leadership. I believe that by being a student at Emory, I will be able to strengthen these qualities, as I strive to reach excellence in everything I do, challenging myself to succeed. I also believe that while working with others, including students, facility, patients, and the community, I will be able to appreciate the work of nurses and the uniqueness of individuals. This positive influence will remind me to incorporate the work of social responsibility, or treating everyone with dignity and respect. As I go through my time at Emory, I hope to be able to develop my leadership skills and support innovative research, making the nursing profession grow, ultimately leading to a better and healthier