Growing up with parents very passionate about the health care field has had a tremendous influence on my decision to pursue the health sciences, which also can explains my dedication to helping others and my fascination with science. I’ve always been intrigued with the field of science, mostly because it interested me to see how living organisms functioned. This was especially true when it came to understanding the human body more. Obviously, choosing anything but nursing as my major was out of the question. My mom has always been a huge inspiration in my life, so it made sense to me to strive to be a nurse just like her. My first year at Rockhurst University, I believed that I had a good handle on things, but it was the second year of Nursing …show more content…
This final grade only reflects my testing average, which is a result from not obtaining a 75% testing average, and disregards any assignments and quizzes that were completed in the course. So in other words, it doesn’t fairly represent my hard work and determination in those classes. The biggest challenge I had to over come was finding another major that wasn’t nursing. Especially knowing the fact that I’ve always wanted to be a nurse ever since I was a little girl. It was the summer after my sophomore year in college that I discovered the Communication Sciences and Disorders major that was offered at Rockhurst. After doing some research, I was sold on the idea of giving this new major a try. In all honesty, choosing CSD was one the best decision of my life. I discovered this new zeal I had for communication sciences and my concern with helping people communicate. I know that I would be a great candidate for this program because of my commitment to helping others achieve their goals, my patience for people who need assistance to communicate, and my determination to work hard. I have had ample experience working with others such as working on research with professors and fellow students, teaching young children how to swim, and having a leadership position in my
Truly, I did not know and did not research the major first before I took the courses without someone help me to find the right major. Another challenge was overwhelming classes. The classes were very tough, and I was trying to take the required classes to try to finish my major and get a degree. The teachers had high expectation, were not flexible, and were also strict in the most classes. In addition, I also struggled with my motivation.
As a first year college student, I have had the privilege of experiencing many new and exciting technologies. All of which seem to aid in the learning process substantially. The technology that has just recently been introduced to me is definitely one that has caught my eye. Human Patient Simulators (HPS) are not an idea of the future anymore. They are here, and they are being used.
In healthcare industry, delegation of tasks can be defined as the transfer of a particular nursing responsibility to team members such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Unlicensed Assistive personnel (UAP). While the nursing leader /Registered Nurse (RN) transfers the responsibility to other staff members, he/she retains the professional responsibility of the final outcome (Mueller & Vogelsmeier, 2013). Delegation is guided by specific principles to ensure that the delegated duty is performed as per the instructions of the RN. Since authority is transferred to other staff members who may not be well acquainted with the task, supervision is very important.
I plan to take my career into two directions. I want to teach future nurses and am going to obtain a Master’s in Nursing Education. My professors and educations in my associate’s program had a tremendous impact on me. They not only shared their knowledge, but they also shared themselves. I am competent because they were vested in setting a solid nursing foundation.
Please accept the recommendation in support of Shenita’s Freeman scholarship application for the Health Resources and Services Administration NURSE Corps Scholarship Program. I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Freeman for seven months at the Coordinating Center. During this time, it has become apparent that Shenita is an example of a good citizen who is committed to academics, as well as to growing in her professional life while also helping others. Ms. Freeman is the Program Director of the WISH (Wellness and Independence for Seniors at Home) program. This program identifies seniors in Montgomery County Maryland that are at an increased risk for hospitalization.
All over the world people are waiting months to have an appointment with a doctor. Due to the lack of physicians this matter has made it an inconvenience for people who need immediate care for their health conditions. Nurse practitioners are the solution to these physician shortages because they are taking responsibility for providing care for the patients that doctors cannot attend to (“Why Nurse Practitioner”). Nurse Practitioners also known as NPs are advanced licensed registered nurses who can diagnose, prescribe medication, and treat pateints. They are becoming the primary health care provider for thousands of people in America.
1 Gaudet. Session1. Journal. Growing up I always knew I would go to college with the dream that I would be a veterinarian.
A lifetime goal is one that people work hard for and it is what keeps them motivated to succeed in life. For me that motivation is to become a nurse, it is my main objective and what I look forward to. I decided on this career at the end of my sophomore year in high school. Therefore, I knew that for the last two years I needed to take courses that would help me reach my dream. First, I enrolled in a AP Psychology class because I know that a nurse has to comprehend what the patient is going through in order to service them in a good way.
Since childhood, I have been certain I want to pursue a career in healthcare, but I was uncertain which one. From the moment I started school, I was infatuated with science. The love I continue to hold for the subject grew as I was exposed to all existing disciplines, especially human anatomy and physiology. My first experience with the class began in eleventh grade. My teacher’s enthusiasm solidified my desire to pursue a healthcare career, but it was still unclear what path I was meant to take.
I am currently an undergraduate at Rowan College at Gloucester County completing my pre-nursing studies. As I was growing up, I always enjoyed the idea of helping and healing others. My inspiration to become a nurse was watching my mother make a difference in the lives of elderly at a local senior living community as an Activities Assistant for years. Even though, she was unable to go back to school due to personal circumstances, the compassion she showed towards others around her was something special as she took care of them as if they were relatives. Whenever I had free time, I would just sit and play a game with the elderly residents hearing their life stories from when they were young.
As a first generation student to attend college from a family of seven, the journey to a higher education has been arduous and overwhelming. My family gives me all the encouragement I need and are very optimistic about pursuing a higher degree. Unlike myself, my parents did not have the opportunity to attend college. My parents were born and raised in a small town in Mexico where the highest level of education they received was fifth grade. I have worked since I was 14 years old to support my parents with bills, and also saving for college and my own vehicle.
As I pursue my career in nursing, the skills and experiences that I have gained from 4-H will continue to play a major role in my life. Planning and organizing, critical thinking, and empathy are definitely needed in order to become an exceptional nurse. It is crucial to be organized when taking care of patients. Paperwork must be adequately filed for each individual patient and any confusion with documents is unacceptable. Inaccurate documentation could potentially lead to medications being misused, which would in turn harm the patient.
Dear Mr. Alonza and Mrs. Shirley Ann Richardson, Hello, I’m Michaela Brooke Hunt and I’m a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. I’m a pre-nursing major (I find out this upcoming March if I get accepted into the nursing program) and I’m a Maynor Honor’s student, so this past year has been a tedious, yet rewarding journey. Your kind hearts and scholarship has significantly impacted my life and I’m forever indebted to you both.
"The pneumonia seems to be clearing up," Dr. Frank told me, "but the central line got infected, and now you have mycobacterial endocarditis. We might have to put in an artificial valve.” I winced, “What’s my prognosis?" He sighed, “Honestly? Maybe fifty-fifty."
Being knowledgeable in promoting a high quality of life and optimum health appealed to me. Mastering and understanding the body’s response to diet and exercise intrigued me. Studying the art and science of human anatomy and movement interested me, which resulted in choosing nursing as my career. UCI would be great for me because I am a dedicated achiever of my goals, and will finish the Master of Science in Nursing program with an open mind and a driven spirit. I am not afraid to make mistakes, as I have learned that they are the greatest opportunity for growth.