Nursing Personal Statement For Nursing

Personal Statement
When I was a senior in high school, applying for colleges was something I was trying to put off. I had such a wide range of interests that I had no inclination what career path would be the right fit for me. I envied my classmates who could concisely answer the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” By April of my senior year, I found myself accepted to 10 different Universities in many different majors and still no clear direction. It wasn’t until meeting with faculty from different nursing schools that I became very interested in the thought of becoming a registered nurse. Speaking with anyone associated with the nursing programs, I noticed a strong sense of pride and enthusiasm that was unique to the field.

I grew up as the only daughter in a lively house with five children. Not only did this mold me into a tom-boy, but I have always been known as one of the most competitive people among my peers. While my competitive nature may be seen as intense during a game of backyard volleyball with friends, it has been one of the reasons that I have excelled in my education and my role as a registered nurse. I am always striving to find a new challenge. I was proud to graduate Summa Cum Laude from the University of Detroit Mercy and work as a tutor to other nursing students. After graduation, I started as a new graduate nurse in the cardiothoracic progressive care unit at Spectrum Health and eventually became a preceptor to new nurses. After a year and a half, I accepted a position on the Cardiothoracic Critical Care unit to expand my critical thinking and experience. I have gained an immense amount of knowledge and autonomy from this step in my career. I have become a preceptor on this unit as well as a charge nurse and code responder. I have also recently joined the education committee on my unit. Along with my peers, I will identify gaps in clinical knowledge on our unit and work to bridge those