BSN Personal Statement

My family was a large influence on my going into a medical field. While I am the first person in my family to enter into any kind of science career, they have been incredibly supportive and interested. I was first attracted to nursing when an older friend was talking about her nursing program at Concordia. It was a career so different from what my family has done in the past, which made me even more captivated. After that day, I did research on the field and on schools with nursing programs. I knew CSB/SJU was the school I was going to go to. My grandparents are very excited for me and want me to further my education after Saint Ben’s/ Saint John’s and go into some type of APRN field. I am incredibly grateful for my family’s support and guidance through all of my decision making. I am happy with my choice so far and am excited to get into the program here at Saint Ben’s. In the next 5 years, I will hopefully be getting experience as an RN BSN and will be looking to apply for a graduate program somewhere. In the future I am hoping to work up to a leadership position at a hospital or clinic. I would like to gain experience before I decide whether or not to go back to school. I know the transition is harder to go back to school the longer you are out of school, but I am confident I could do it. I …show more content…
I want people to understand that their health and wellbeing is a big priority for me, and to not be afraid of judgment on our part as health care professionals. I also hope to promote health and wellness to communities that cannot afford the same healthcare as everyone else. I may eventually spend time in a third world country helping organize health efforts and gain insights into new cultures. I will be able to use those experiences to make me a more open-minded nurse, and a well rounded