A Career In Healthcare Administration

Since August 2013, I have been a junior at George Mason University. I have matured and learned more than I thought possible. I came to George Mason University after obtaining my Associates in Art degree from Northern Virginia Community College. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career as a healthcare administrator. Every individual learns differently, and being in college helped me revisit my learning style. While in college, I realized I am a visual learner. I learned better when case studies, videos, and scenarios are integrated into my professors teaching style. By knowing my learning style, I was able to gain more from the lessons I was taught, and better grasp the material. In my healthcare administration courses, I have learned the criteria to be a leader, and to efficiently run organization. Healthcare administrators are health care professionals because they make sure the company runs properly, and individuals get the best care possible.

While in high school, I always had a passion for helping people. I knew I wanted to pursue a management career in healthcare. After High school, I completed a Nursing Assistant program and worked in many nursing homes in the Southern Maryland and Virginia area. I was promoted to lead Nursing Assistant due to my excellent leadership skills that included information, mentoring, responsibility, and accountability. I like all aspects of my job except the compensation and changing the elderly’s diapers on a daily basis. I chose to go back to school to pursue a career I enjoy and to make more money to support my family. I researched the qualifications of numerous healthcare fields before finalizing my decision. I was set on being a healthcare administrator because I am an excel...

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... George Mason University, and pursue the career I wanted to pursue. Oral communication has always been one of my strengths, but when I was faced with “Yes” or “No” questions, it was difficult for me not to satisfy the other. Moving past this has helped me realize I needed structure. I also realized people are going to be following me; I will not be following them. My leadership style has changed from servant to transformational, and I no longer worry about catering to the needs of others. Instead, I have learned to make positive changes within my workplace, and switch things up to keep the environment interesting. I am glad I made friends while in college and I hope to keep in contact, in the future. Overall, college has been a life changing experience for me, and I know post-graduation will be the start for a wonderful career and future for my family and me.