Personal Experience: A Career For A Career In Nursing

At a young age I was given an interactive computer program called ADAM that showed all of the different systems and functions of the body. I became increasingly interested in human anatomy and physiology in the following years. In high school, I signed up for multiple pre-nursing courses and really enjoyed them. As my senior year of high school approached, I had decided I wanted to further my education and pursue a career in the medical field. Unsure of which specific direction I wanted to go, I decided to major in biology. This is not only a relevant subject to the healthcare field, but also one that has always intrigued me. Throughout college I continued to explore different careers and opportunities within healthcare. While trying to discover which path was right for me, I joined the chemical medical club at Tennessee Tech University and was presented with many rewarding volunteer opportunities through this organization. Two of these volunteer opportunities stood out to me most, and have had a significant impact on my career choice. Volunteering for hospice and free healthcare clinics has ultimately led me toward a path in nursing. I began volunteering with Remote Area Medical at their free medical, dental and vision clinics in Knoxville, Tennessee in February

During the clinical phase of my training, I noticed that I already possessed many of the necessary qualities required for a career in nursing. Some of these qualities had been instilled in me while working as a waitress during college to support myself. Throughout years of working in the restaurant industry, I have realized that I work best in a fast-paced, high-stress environment that challenges me to adapt to many different situations and types of people. I have also acquired invaluable communication skills, the ability to prioritize important tasks, and the capacity to perform my work