Many people have a clear idea of who they are, but does who they are align with what career path they have chosen? I have always believed that nursing is a career choice that fits exactly who I am. Nursing aligns with my beliefs as to who I am as a person and what I find to be rewarding. This career path plays off of my strengths, being that I am understanding, assertive, detail oriented, and most importantly a hardworking individual. I still have a lot to do to get to where I am going and have various short term and long term goals to help me along my path to be a successful college student and future nurse.
Characteristics
My overall character is what defines me as a person. I believe that I have a moral compass that I follow closely each …show more content…
I think this is a valuable quality to possess because so many people can only see things from their own perspective, which limits you from having some amazing experiences and relationships. I am an assertive individual because I’m willing to voice my opinion and speak up for others when needed. Being assertive will you get you far in all aspects of life if you are confident in your abilities and know who you are as a person. Lastly, I am detail oriented because I pay close attention to what is expected of me and do the best of my ability whenever I put forth the effort to do something. I think this is an important quality because many people aren’t self-motivated and don’t put forth their best all the time, which makes it a valuable characteristic. A distinguishing trait of mine is that I am hardworking. Being hardworking sounds like a super basic quality that many people posses, but I have always believed that being hardworking will get you a lot further in life than just being smart. A smart person seems like they have all the tools in the world to be successful, but often fails because they lack the fundamental quality of being …show more content…
I like the idea that each and everyday I have the chance to impact someone’s life and they have the chance to impact mine as well. As a nurse you aren’t only affecting the patient’s life but the people that they care deeply for, their families and friends. Nursing is a very special and significant career path that holds a lot of meaning to me.
I am very open to many area of nursing just because I know there are various opportunities and I don’t have to stick to one area for the rest of my life. I love that in nursing you can do so many different things with one degree. At this point, ER and pediatric nursing both really interest me. I like the idea of having to be quick and efficient on my feet, which you must do when you are working in the emergency room. I also think that I would enjoy working in pediatrics not only because children are awesome to work with, but also because you have the opportunity to distract them and make them feel safe in a scary
Characteristics
My overall character is what defines me as a person. I believe that I have a moral compass that I follow closely each …show more content…
I think this is a valuable quality to possess because so many people can only see things from their own perspective, which limits you from having some amazing experiences and relationships. I am an assertive individual because I’m willing to voice my opinion and speak up for others when needed. Being assertive will you get you far in all aspects of life if you are confident in your abilities and know who you are as a person. Lastly, I am detail oriented because I pay close attention to what is expected of me and do the best of my ability whenever I put forth the effort to do something. I think this is an important quality because many people aren’t self-motivated and don’t put forth their best all the time, which makes it a valuable characteristic. A distinguishing trait of mine is that I am hardworking. Being hardworking sounds like a super basic quality that many people posses, but I have always believed that being hardworking will get you a lot further in life than just being smart. A smart person seems like they have all the tools in the world to be successful, but often fails because they lack the fundamental quality of being …show more content…
I like the idea that each and everyday I have the chance to impact someone’s life and they have the chance to impact mine as well. As a nurse you aren’t only affecting the patient’s life but the people that they care deeply for, their families and friends. Nursing is a very special and significant career path that holds a lot of meaning to me.
I am very open to many area of nursing just because I know there are various opportunities and I don’t have to stick to one area for the rest of my life. I love that in nursing you can do so many different things with one degree. At this point, ER and pediatric nursing both really interest me. I like the idea of having to be quick and efficient on my feet, which you must do when you are working in the emergency room. I also think that I would enjoy working in pediatrics not only because children are awesome to work with, but also because you have the opportunity to distract them and make them feel safe in a scary