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Nursing Personal Statement

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My passion for care-taking within the nursing realm stems from experiences very dear to my heart. While in high school, my grandpa was in and out of hospitals and nursing homes, throughout this time our family interacted with several nurses. Some nurses were there to answer questions and help us understand the situation and others were less helpful. I have seen firsthand how having a great nurse can help not only the patient, but also help the family work through the difficult time. This experience has led me to this career in hope of becoming a more compassionate nurse handling family needs as well as the patient’s. My grandpa also spent some time in the nursing home. I realized that the nurses there had a different type of commitment to

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