Registered Nursing Personal Statement

As a young girl I always imagined taking care of other people. It has taken what seems like a lifetime to even come close to accomplishing such goals. I started working in customer service when I was fifteen and over the course of sixteen years have found only one common factor, the people. These are the people that need a bright smile, a warm hug, or simply a kind gesture. I am more than willing to be the provider of such necessity. Upon graduating high school, in 2003, I began my journey to fulfilling the prerequisites that were needed to start nursing school. I completed these requirements, but it did not seem fast enough. In light of the motivation that I had to pursue my degree, life stopped me temporarily. My father became deathly ill, I received news that I was pregnant with my daughter, and it seemed like I would never achieve what I had always dreamed of doing. I did not want to let these obstacles stop …show more content…
I love the idea of minimal monotony and a high volume of patients. The variety of situations that can be seen and the ability to truly allow the patients to have an experience of excellence in care seem to be quite fascinating. I am so excited to be accepted in the Genesee Community College Registered Nursing Program and fulfill my lifelong dream. It has been a very long road to this acceptance and I look forward to the challenges and accomplishments to come. Once I have become a registered nurse, I hope to work in an urgent care and continue with my education by obtaining my Bachelor’s degree. I would like to work as a part time registered nurse and volunteer part time. I have always dreamt of being able to give back to my community and help those that are not able to help themselves. In the long run, depending on where life takes me I will attempt to continue on with my education for a Nurse Practitioners degree as well, so that I may truly change