I have used my time at PHS to take rigorous courses that will prepare me for college life. Taking advantage of multiple AP level classes, I have learned to tackle my studies and extracurriculars while still living a balanced lifestyle. I have achieved credit for many colleges classes through the AP and dual credit classes that PHS offers. Also, specifically within my course of study, Prosper High School has given me many opportunities to prepare for a career in medicine. Not only have I gained knowledge, but I have gained experience from taking two of Prosper’s practicum classes. My junior year I became a Certified Nursing Assistant, spending many clinical hours in the mornings learning as a student at Settler’s Ridge Nursing Home in Celina,
During my Junior year of high school, I started looking at nursing schools, and after comparing many nursing schools, the school that caught my eye was Clarkson College due to the fact that they have a lot to offer to the students. Clarkson has a one of a kind nursing program that will help me thrive as a nurse. A big factor for me in a nursing program is having a small class size to be able to have a closer relationship with my professor/instructor. Being that I am a fast learner, working hands-on with simulators at Clarkson I will be provided an excellent clinical feel of what I will be presented within the working world. I have always been fascinated by the anatomy and physiology of the human body and nursing, and attending Clarkson college will give me the education I need to be as successful a future nurse. My senior year of high school I wanted to get a head start in my health care career and I dual enrolled at Metropolitan Community College. It was an opportunity that I very much enjoyed and I gained much information from. Unfortunately, during my second semester in high school, my mother lost her job and I had to help support our household, so that left me with no other option than to drop the classes I was taking at Metro to be able to
My background could not be further from the typical Yale student. My academic achievements in high school were not outstanding. I didn't pay attention and had no dreams or aspirations about my future. It wasn't long after graduation that I realized I didn't want to be “average”. It was after that very moment I realized I must change my thinking. Ever since then, my search for knowledge and new concepts began to grow. I entered nursing working very hard and continued to push my personal development to new heights. While attending Penn State University and La Roche College, I earned several academic awards, from inclusion on the Dean's list regularly, induction to Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Sigma Lambda the honor societies as well as my recent membership to the American College of Healthcare Executives. One of my very best accomplishments was becoming Board-Certified as a Nurse Executive. This together with my Masters degree in Nursing Administration and Leadership gives me the credentials needed to affect exemplary professional practi...
I am interested in pursuing the Physician Assistant (PA) degree because of my experiences both within the medical field and as a patient. These experiences have led me to believe that a team approach to patient-centered medicine provides the best and most comprehensive care possible. Further, the PA profession offers me the opportunity to continue my lifelong passion of helping others, giving back to my community, and provides me with further opportunities to teach.
With Emily graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, I knew I would be getting useful and excellent advice from her. The first most important question I asked was, “What was the hardest part about nursing school?” Emily commented that the “clinical preparation worksheet were time consuming given you had to start on the worksheets a day before the clinical, then go to clinicals early to look up information, then after spend several hours looking up different medications and lab values.” With this being said I am definitely not surprised because I know that the nursing program is very time consuming as a whole, and it is a very competitive program. However, I am so excited and driven for this challenge because in the end of all the schooling, I will have achieved one of my biggest goals. The next question asked, “Do you have any advice to someone like me that is going into the nursing field?” Emily confidently answered with, “Keep an open mind about all the different specialties. Especially during school, be willing to try different areas and working with different populations.” I am really glad that Emily gave me this advice because I am so interested in pediatrics, but I also need to keep in mind that I need to experience working with different
The subject came so naturally to me and I decided to continue my enrollment in sports medicine courses throughout my high school education. As my senior year of high school concluded, I explored the idea of a career in physical therapy by job shadowing at the Idaho Sports Medicine Institute (ISMI). After observing the PTs at ISMI, I was immediately drawn to a career in physical medicine. A few months later, I started my education at Idaho State and felt exactly like I did when I started sports medicine in high school. I was absolutely enthralled with my classes, naturally excelled in all of my coursework, and always had PT school in the back of my mind. I knew I would have to work extremely hard to develop a strong undergraduate transcript and build a competitive application. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have worked relentlessly to maintain academic excellence and currently have a 3.91 GPA. I have also succeeded in making the College of Education’s Dean’s List for five semesters. Unfortunately, I did not receive the honor of making the Dean’s List on one occasion, as I was .02 points below the minimum
This essay will explore the authors meaning of reflection, how various reflective styles can benefit the practitioners within their settings, and how important reflection is within Early Years Practice. According to Appleby (2010, p.10), reflection is a generic term which describes various behaviours involving feelings, and thinking about thoughts and experiences, in order to examine issues and develop, new understandings and insights. Reflection within practice allows the practitioner to develop a sense of awareness around their daily activities, and helps them to evaluate how they could evolve these activities further, if the given opportunity was to arise again. Similarly, keeping a reflective journal
My courses and experience has empowered, and has reinforced my determination to pursue a career as a nurse. I am eager and excited about starting nursing school, and having my dream which started as a young girl to come full circle. I am convinced I am a good candidate because I have the innate drive to complete the program. I am willing to learn and use those skills and knowledge acquired to provide something meaningful to the society and humanity. I have the personal determination to face the challenges and rigors of nursing school. With hard work, perseverance, and determination I believe I have the essential character to be successful as a nursing student and an excellent quality nurse in the near future. A degree in nursing paves ways for other degrees to emerge especially for those interested in furthering their education in health care. I am committed to continue to pursed advanced degree in nursing ultimately becoming a nurse practitioner. . In the next five to ten years from now, I want to write articles and books about nursing and healthcare related. Therefore, I believe that if I improve myself further positively, I will grow from strength to strength and one day my paper will be read in one of the prestigious newsletters, journals, and textbooks. I know the sky is my starting
Upon being accepted at the Georgia Military College, I determined that I would spend my two years retaining everything I could in order to successfully become a registered nurse. Not only does getting my associates degree in Science and Pre-Nursing get all of my prerequisites out of the way, it is preparing me for my further education afterwards. In high school, every career goal test and
Contemplating on the big responsibility that nurses will have to fulfill in the future, I see myself in a good position. I said that because I love the field and want to do it until I retired God’s willing. It is not impossible to achieve the recommendations on increasing the proportion of nurses with a BSN by 2020. The field of nursing is very fulfilling and anyone who loves people and wants to serve can be a great nurse. I know now I can help a lot to continue their education by being the example of someone who had many obstacles to overcome. Now a month away from receiving her BSN. I had a love in my heart to do more after I became PCA and worked at a nursing home. I took the necessary steps from being a PCA to a BSN. However from the beginning the ride was not easy. I remember like yesterday, when I first got to San Antonio, Texas looking for a better life for my family. I could barely speak English and I had 4 young children. We only had one car so I had to wait for my husband so I could go to school at night to get my GED after I finish taking care of the kids, cleaning and cooking. With this degree I
I am a senior who wishes to progress with their education. I have a head start in college as I have had access to dual admission in both a technical college and my local college. I wish to continue my education by taking part in my local college South Georgia State College, and continue at Armstrong Atlantic State University. I plan to enter the healthcare field as a nurse, and then consider becoming a physician assistant. I hope to use the knowledge acquired in these fields to help the needy in my country of origin by constructing a local infirmary.
One of the greatest accomplishments of my life is earning college degree as a first generation graduate. With complex family background, my parents always focused on education that they interpret it as “an infinite opportunity if you work hard with good ethics, do no harm, and stay compassionate towards the dream.” Earning Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Connecticut (UConn) and passing NCLEX was the beginning of my proud achievements and a journey of lifelong compassionate care.
I had known for years that I wanted to work in the health care field, but I always believed it would be as a doctor. I watched for the first few years of my brother’s life as he struggled with different health challenges such as being born premature, having croup and breathing difficulty, and speech impairment. 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. Through observing rounds and being in the medical setting, I truly knew this is where I wanted to
My immediate goals after completing this program is to take some time off from school, pay off our (additional) student loans, and when the time is right possibly evaluate the feasibility of pursuing my Bachelor Degree in Healthcare Administration or continue on in trying to obtain my Master 's Degree in Nursing. However, I currently foresee immediate challenges to those plans - my eldest child, my son, is currently a junior in high school, aspiring to become a Pharmacist and attend UH Hilo. In addition, my daughter, who is three years younger to my son, is aspiring to become an Ophthalmologist. So as with any parents, I may put my goal aside to help both my children achieve their goals.
Reflecting on my education from Sam Houston High School has been a great experience on me and my perspective on my life and education. After high school where I am planning on going is attending sac college my major being in nursing as well as having my cosmetology license and being certified.
Every year, an event is conducted at Norview High School called Challenge Day, in which students get to express their emotions and feelings to build friendships and relieve built up stress. My first time attending this unique program was my freshmen year of High School. We were all placed into random groups, and each was called a “small family.” Then, the facilitators told us to share—within our groups—whatever we want. I expected the individuals in my group to share an exciting event they participated in; however, I saw them disclose very emotional instances in their life.