What events led you to choose nursing as a career at this stage in your life? Why are you choosing to pursue this degree at NYU?
If one’s career choice is typically influenced by personal aptitudes, sociocultural environments and life experiences, as I reflect on my life’s journey, there has been one constant that inevitably shaped who I am. I have often been described as “my sister’s keeper.” My older sister was born with Spina Bifida. In addition to being paralyzed, the severity of her disability has led to other chronic conditions that resulted in hospitalizations. As a child, assisting my mother in taking the utmost care of my sister was a natural deed. As I saw the world through my sister’s eyes: the stares, pity, assumptions and judgments, …show more content…
Francis College. Throughout this time, I was working alongside Dr. Marika Cherfas and her medical staff of nurses. My observation of patient interactions with the doctor and nurses influenced me to do more than just help others by treating their illness or injury. The nurses’ actions were similar to the experience that I had when caring for others; they went beyond the physical. They empathized with their patients and ensured that while they comprehended their diagnosis, they also contributed to their mental wellbeing. I view nursing as having the opportunity to continue with my love for sciences as a health professional all while experiencing an incredible personal fulfillment from enhancing the life of …show more content…
As an EMT, being exposed to various medical emergencies, I cherish the uniqueness of each patient encounter. Though some health emergencies are similar in terms of diagnosis and treatment, the circumstances and concerns of each patient differs and thus your care must be tailored to provide optimal treatment, which can ultimately mean the difference between a patient’s life and death. Giving my best care coupled with a positive, compassionate and comforting approach can mean so much to a patient as they go through one of the toughest times in their life. By aiding and treating different injuries and illnesses, I have come to appreciate and also be grateful for the little things I usually take for granted. This gratitude has led me to give back to people in my community by volunteering in New York City’s Medical Reserve Corps. As a volunteer rendering assistance at city health fairs grants me the opportunity to acquire new skills and improve upon my existing knowledge. I learn from each patient encounter and expect that when I become a nurse, these beneficial experiences will
If one’s career choice is typically influenced by personal aptitudes, sociocultural environments and life experiences, as I reflect on my life’s journey, there has been one constant that inevitably shaped who I am. I have often been described as “my sister’s keeper.” My older sister was born with Spina Bifida. In addition to being paralyzed, the severity of her disability has led to other chronic conditions that resulted in hospitalizations. As a child, assisting my mother in taking the utmost care of my sister was a natural deed. As I saw the world through my sister’s eyes: the stares, pity, assumptions and judgments, …show more content…
Francis College. Throughout this time, I was working alongside Dr. Marika Cherfas and her medical staff of nurses. My observation of patient interactions with the doctor and nurses influenced me to do more than just help others by treating their illness or injury. The nurses’ actions were similar to the experience that I had when caring for others; they went beyond the physical. They empathized with their patients and ensured that while they comprehended their diagnosis, they also contributed to their mental wellbeing. I view nursing as having the opportunity to continue with my love for sciences as a health professional all while experiencing an incredible personal fulfillment from enhancing the life of …show more content…
As an EMT, being exposed to various medical emergencies, I cherish the uniqueness of each patient encounter. Though some health emergencies are similar in terms of diagnosis and treatment, the circumstances and concerns of each patient differs and thus your care must be tailored to provide optimal treatment, which can ultimately mean the difference between a patient’s life and death. Giving my best care coupled with a positive, compassionate and comforting approach can mean so much to a patient as they go through one of the toughest times in their life. By aiding and treating different injuries and illnesses, I have come to appreciate and also be grateful for the little things I usually take for granted. This gratitude has led me to give back to people in my community by volunteering in New York City’s Medical Reserve Corps. As a volunteer rendering assistance at city health fairs grants me the opportunity to acquire new skills and improve upon my existing knowledge. I learn from each patient encounter and expect that when I become a nurse, these beneficial experiences will