An unknown author once stated, “Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes it meaningful.” Like many people, my life is far from perfect. I have stumbled across several hardships, but the goals I have set for myself are very prestigious. Since I was young enough to gain an understanding about helping others, I realized how passionate and sensitive I was about the well-being of others. To that point, compassion and empathy have been two of the main factors that have continually influenced my decision to pursue a career in healthcare. The lofty goals that I imagined as a child began to take shape during my high school career when I joined Bibb County High School’s branch of Health Occupation Students of America. Like those before me, this program gave me my first hands-on exposure to modern medicine in its various forms. I gained relevant, on-the-job experience in disciplines in fields such as general medicine, physical therapy and dentistry. Being able to work on the “frontlines” with each practitioner helped solidify my decisions prior to the program. The program broadened my …show more content…
Seeing the diversity among patients of all ages with different diagnosis drew my attention. There were patients from 3 months to 102 years of age. Being able to see the differences in health related issues of patients was overwelhming, but with joy. After experiencing family based chemistry with children and adult patients and having to specialize in all types of health relations such as diagnosis of diseases and disorders, admitting patients to the nursing home, observing the medicine cabinet anad giving samples of new medicines to patients and of those whose healthcare would not pay for it, being on the opposite end of a papthmere, helping with the removing of stitches, stitches and more, I knew family healthcare would indeed be my
Since a young age, I always felt inclined towards pursuing a career in the health care field; daydreaming about myself working at a clinic or hospital and making a positive impact on someone’s life. When I started college, I decided to major in Biology and explored the different career options the health field had to offer me by shadowing dietitians, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare workers to find my ideal job.
... tutoring, advising, and volunteer opportunities, I have developed a strong sense of leadership, confidence, and responsibility. A career in medicine will not only strengthen such attributes, but provide me with an ongoing opportunity to learn, not just from books, but also from patients; and to educate and serve those individuals as well. Though my journey began under dismal circumstances, I believe those experiences will specifically enable me to better understand quality of life issues in the under-served populations of my geographic region.
As a student that is currently seeking a career in the medical professions, I have had to routinely contemplate my reasons for pursuing such an extensive education program in a field that is constantly demanding excessive time and effort. I know of students—many friends and acquaintances of mine included—that have the most sure-fire, inspirational stories that align with their desire to become doctors, surgeons, physician assistants, etc. They always seemed to have a story that emphasized their desire to “give back” what they have received from the medical community. Because of that, ever since the beginning of high school, I have been trying to find an extraordinary reason, a purpose for my medical pursuits. Perhaps I could justify my passion for
Pearson (2013) clarifies “clinical decision making is essential to every aspect of care delivered to a patient” (p. 214). It is the ability to blend information and make decisions that will later be implemented in the situation. Evidence-based decision making involves choosing from a variety of possibilities and combining the knowledge through research and the scientific evaluation of one’s practice. The purpose of this paper is to analyze my decision of administering ativan by advocating for the patient and anticipating her change prior to confirming signs; which provided a therapeutic response.
As a medical / surgical RN, I provided care for the elderly, the infirm, the mentally challenged, the young, and the psychologically disturbed. The wide variety of patients exposed me to the effects of life style choices, health care choices, and the resulting impacts to the patient as well as to the family of the patient. This experience has fully matured my view of the awesome responsibility that we, as health care professionals, have been charged with, and it has furthered my desire to obtain the skills necessary to provide more advanced care for my patients. In addition to exposure, maturity and experience, my career as a medical / surgical RN has also sharpened my critical thinking abilities and provided insight on observing signs and symptoms that a patient may be unware of. Furthermore, as a charge nurse I learned the importance of collaborating with other health care professionals in order to provide the highest level of care available. In summary, my career as an RN has provided valuable experience, maturity, exposure to impact and outcome, enhanced my critical thinking abilities, and improved my collaboration
Many people rush through their daily life without contemplating their actions, thereby missing vast opportunities for achievement. They waste valuable time engaging in frivolous matters instead of putting their energies towards more productive and meaningful purposes. In the words of the Dalai Lama: “Life is not about acquiring money and other facilities; it is about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can.” The immeasurable value of helping others has been engrained in me since childhood. As a result of my own difficult family circumstances, I have become more sensitive, kind and mindful towards others and their own situations. I have developed a passion for helping others, which, in combination with a proclivity towards medicine has lead to my descion to become a Physician Assistant. I want to live a life where I can provide healthcare and aid to anyone who needs.
Watching my brother struggle and then being able to overcome these difficulties, as well as seeing other children around him who were not as fortunate, really pushed me, even at a young age, to make a difference. My family, both immediate and extended, were very supportive, and I felt a real positive push towards working hard to achieve that goal of working in health care. In high school, I was fortunate enough to do a cooperative placement at the Peterborough Regional Health Center’s Intensive Care Unit.
I found a job as CNA for the patient who had disabilities. One patient in particular changed the direction of my life and started me thinking about working in medicine. I took care of an older woman who was unable to ambulate due to her diagnosis of stroke. She experienced chronic weakness of bilateral lower extremity so I supported her with my arms to steady her. When I looked into her eyes, I could feel her saying, “you truly care about me, understand me, and thank you for taking the time to sense my expression and desire.” That’s the care all of us have deep inside, where our motives no longer become self-seeking but other-seeking. This care has the power to exponentially change that person’s life and the lives of others. It is true that other patients helped me decide to go into medicine, but Stacy had the biggest impact in my
It’s been my desire, longing for a nursing career since I was in my primary and secondary school. At the age of 12, I began to look after children and baby-sitting then, from there, I gained the understanding of how to deal with children. Nursing is one of the highly demanding careers that bring new challenges every day and it comes with various rewards and a real sense of job satisfaction. I chose nursing because it is a profession where you never really finish learning. It has been my dream job since my tender age. Seeing nurses visiting my school treating students, immunisation, teaching us about health and sexual health issues, this encouraged me. My goal and desire at that age have been to help people within the Health sector. That is how; I decided to go to college where I am currently doing my Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science), which involves Biology and Chemistry. I chose this pathway because I want to gain the relevant skills and knowledge of my career to be. As someone who wants to become a nurse, I found biology as an important role in the delivery of client car...
I discovered years ago that serving people is one of my strengths. Helping others provides an opportunity for me to help coworkers become successful in the workplace and patients to overcome healthcare obstacles. Recently I was introduced to the concept of helping healthcare provide care that is careful and kind through Shared Decision Making and Minimally Disruptive Medicine. This care seeks to understand each individual patient and discover what is best for them and their family.
From a young age, I was drawn to the healthcare field, not because of the amount of money doctors, nurses and other health professionals made, but because of the dedication and contentment I saw on their faces helping someone in need. Growing up everyone wanted to become a doctor or a nurse and as a little child being a doctor or a nurse was a profession many parents wanted their child to pursue as a career. Needless to say, I fell into that category because I wanted too. However, that dream came to a halt.
I know that even in the most difficult of environments I have the power to show great tenderness and care for those around me, and at the very least help those to see that there can be something positive with everything that can happen to us in this life. The health care profession can sometimes be one of sadness; however I know I can keep my positivity with me throughout the day. I know that I can communicate the things that should be done, and I know that no matter what difficult challenges, I or even my team will face I can help to communicate, and guide us to a happy and successful outcome.
I am stimulated to learn gross anatomy, histology, pathology, and the list continues. However, I am more captivated by how the knowledge I will gain in medical school will allow me to perform the extraordinary lifesaving procedures that physicians are able execute. Although, medicine is not always ideally as I have written, I now that as a physician I would use my knowledge and my experiences to provide the best holistic care to my patients. My culture, my experiences, and my education will bring a different perspective to the medical field. I aspire to have the ability and knowledge to save a child that might not live, to save a woman that suffers a heart stroke, and to even provide the necessary treatment for a child with a mere cold. Additionally, participating in the Loma Linda Gateway to the Health Professions program the summer before starting college I was able to further solidify my passion for medicine. During the program, I was able to become acquainted with different health professions. I spoke to different physicians, such as cardiothoracic surgeons, family medicine physicians, and urologists. Their advice and their insight into medicine lite the fire inside me. As, I heard them speak their word echoed in my head. I knew from then on that I wanted to make the change that those physicians are making possible
Throughout my life, I have worked towards one goal which is to become a doctor. Medicine offers the opportunity for me to integrate different scopes of science while trying to improve human life. Medicine has intrigued me throughout all my life because it??s a never ending mystery and every answer has questions, and vice versa. Upon entering my career, I had assumed that professional and financial success would surely bring personal fulfillment. This realization triggered a process of self-searching that led me to medicine. The commitment to provide others with healthcare is a serious decision for anyone. As I examined my interests and goals, however, I underwent a process of personal growth that has propelled me towards a career as a physician. A career in medicine will allow me to integrate thoroughly my passion for science into a public-service framework. Since childhood, I have loved acquiring scientific knowledge, particularly involving biological processes. During my undergraduate studies, I displayed my ability to juggle competing demands while still maintaining my academic focus; I have succeeded at school while volunteering part time, spending time with family and friends, and working part-time. To better serve my expected patient population, I worked over my English and Korean language skills. I have come to discover that a job and even a good income, without another significant purpose, will not bring satisfaction. I planed to utilize my assets, namely my problem- solving affinity, strong work ethic, and interpersonal commitment, to craft a stimulating, personally rewarding career in medicine. I have taken stock of myself, considering my skills, experiences, and goals. I have looked to family and friends, some of whom are doctors, for advice. Because of this self-examination, I have decided to pursue a career in health care. The process has been difficult at times but always illuminating. Throughout it all, I have never lost confidence - the confidence that I will actively absorb all available medical knowledge, forge friendships with fellow students, and emerge from my training as a skilful and caring physician.
My time in medical school at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College in Karnataka, India had a huge impact in my life, as I had the fortune of being able to call some exceptionally gifted Physicians my mentors. As I rotated through various departments during my clinical years, I felt an immense attraction towards Family Medicine for the variety it offers in terms of challenging cases ranging from infants to elderly, the opportunities of research, bonds created with patients and families. This awakened not only a desire to pursue family medicine where I could form long-term relationships with my patients, but also an interest in health care policy. Family Medicine offers an opportunity to focus on comprehensive patient care to all the age groups and provide quality mental and behavioral health care in primary care settings. During my clinical years, I w...