Essay To Study Nursing

I am interested in studying nursing, as it opens up a variety of different career opportunities within the field, and it is also one of the most emotionally rewarding careers. It will allow me the chance to work with people and encourage them to start down the path to live the best life they possibly can, even with the issues they are facing. It will also give me the opportunity to study at both an academic and practical level, giving me the best experience possible and allowing me to build on my skills.
I have a particular interest in the mental health side of nursing, as I am a very empathetic person and I feel that I would be able to connect with patients while helping them along the road to their recovery. It also requires concentration and patience, and I am an extremely focussed individual. I don’t get distracted easily when given a task and work hard to complete it. I believe I would excel in this area of study as I have enjoyed researching mental health issues and reading about personal experiences to learn about the different ways mental disorders can affect different people.
I have experience working with children of many ages. I am currently on a work experience …show more content…
We helped teach pupils in a primary school, while learning about the way they lived and seeing the different ways in which their life and culture was different to ours. Working with the pupils allowed me to develop my communication skills as they didn’t understand some of the things we were teaching so I had to use visual communication to explain. The trip required us to have respect for and gain the respect of the primary students, the teachers, and the many other people we came into contact with while travelling in the area. The trip changed my perspective on the world and caused me to be a lot more considerate of other people’s backgrounds and personal