LCTA Typed Essay Though there have been many experiences that have shaped my life, the one that stands out in my mind is when my grandmother had a stroke. I was with my grandmother when the stroke hit and this experience has profoundly changed my view of life and the world and has taught me many valuable lessons. One way this has affected my development is that I now have an extreme appreciation and respect of medical professionals, everyone from surgeons to nurses to emergency medical technicians. Without their help and collective effort, my grandmother would not be here today. This dedication and persistence to ensuring excellent medical care has inspired me to go into nursing, so that I may give back like these medical professionals gave …show more content…
My grandmother has always made a point to show how hard work and a good education could propel me to new opportunities and help get me a better life than she had. This instilled work ethic and positivity inspires me to give all that I can every day and to look at situations in a positive and constructive light. Input from my grandparents and parents has shaped my worldview and actions. While my family lives comfortably now, my parents did not have such a lucky life. At a young age, my mom and dad worked to help support their families and to pay or college. Because they came from humble beginnings, my parents taught me and brother to respect but not worship money, to be generous to those who are not as fortunate, and to work hard and earnestly for the things that we want. My high school education has positively affected my career and life choices. During these four years, I have had, in my opinion, some of the best teachers in the entire Lamar Consolidated district. My teachers have pushed me to achieve my dreams with high expectations and interesting and useful lessons and without their presence in my life, I would not have achieved all that I have now. My grandmother’s stroke was the catalyst and along with these four years and especially my science and math courses have lead me into a career in medicine and
She has served as a role model to me of not only compassion, but of showing respect and love to anyone, no matter their circumstances. I have experienced firsthand the horrors and miracles of this profession. In 2011, I was able to see through a patient’s eyes when my Uncle was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Standing by through dozens of rounds of chemotherapy, watching the deterioration of muscle and memory, it was excruciating, watching a man I had known my entire life being molded into someone new by this cancer. Those years of watching my uncle fight through chemotherapy inspired my dreams to become a person who can help those that are in pain, to heal their wounds and to be able to tell a family that their loved one will make it through the
She always instilled in me the courage to stand up for my beliefs and the value of hard work. My mother’s ambition and hard work made her very successful in her career. She has been able to travel around the world and live comfortably. My father also values hard work but is not happy in his trade. The success of a career or job can influence a day to day emotions in a couple.
My experiences with my brothers, cousins, grand and great grandparents have not only solidified my desire to become a medical professional, but it has also given me firsthand experience of how someone can truly make an impact on another person’s life. From an early age I knew I sought to join the medical community. I started taking medical terminology in my first year of high school, I progressed on to medical science 1, then I was given the opportunity to become a CNA through a dual credit course at the age of 16. The CNA course allowed me to assist/practice in all departments of the
She actually had to quit her job when I was born so she could take care of me. All they cared about was me. They taught me the importance of education and still remind me every single day that I will end up like them if I don’t take my education seriously. They are right. Education is the foundation of any success.
It is because of them that I aspire to be a college graduate, ready to head out into the world and help others while making my parents
My Intent to Be a Nurse Practitioner Coming from a third world country where there aren’t many opportunities for work and funding for education, proceding to nursing school was a grand opportunity. The privilege to attend a government subsidized school where top students in the region compete to get into the program that allowed only 60 students per year was indeed a blessing. As clinical rotations began, what was once considered a mere opportunity evolved into a true passion for caring as I truly love and enjoy nursing and helping people.
Growing up, my parents couldn 't always afford what I wanted, but I always had food and shelter. My dad’s family brought him to California chasing the American dream. He had to dropout of high school in order to help provide for his family due to economic problems. He was only sixteen having to work in the fields. My dad is currently working as a forklift driver for Driscoll’s where he has been working for over twenty-five years.
This is because in my family no one has a degree except my father. My father was a teacher, and always encourages me and my brothers to get a career. For my brothers, having a career is very hard, and they believe that school is very difficult to concentrate. Now I am sure that my father will be very proud of me one day after getting my degree. Another example is that my niece Karen sees me as a role model.
My family has had one of the biggest effects on my life with my work experiences and educational attainment. It was because of my family that I have been able to go to the schools that I have gone to and have the supplies with me in school. It also thanks to my dad, most likely, that I have been able to go to the Early College, since my dad didn’t go to college. It has also been thanks to my family that I have been able to obtain a good work experience. My mom is a technical writer that works at Oracle and my father has his own company.
I was not born into the world to do everything, but I was born into the world with great intentions; intentions to make a difference, to be an outstanding leader, ambassador, and advocate to serve and give back to the society. Ever since I have known myself, I have always wanted to become a nurse. A hardship that has made me stronger is, after my first semester in the pre-nursing
Through becoming a nurse I aspire to take my education in medicine and delegate my efforts to not only improving the medical status of my patients but also to improve the mental well being of them as well. My experience growing into a world where prime physical health was not an option, the opportunity to see how a staff of passionate nurses can contribute to the mental stability and growth of a patient was an honor and inspiration that drives my passion for this career choice. Also, over the last few years I have grown a particular interest in medical research and would love to take his passion with me to expand my interest and contribute to the extensive research program at
On top of that, she was able to pursue her dreams. She got her bachelor's degree in teaching and is now a teacher at a charter school in NYC. She has inspired me and showed me that hard work really does pay off. Another person who shows me that in order to get ahead in life is through hard work is my grandma. My grandma is a woman who came to this country to make life better for her ten children.
After the sudden loss of my oldest brother in 2011, my life changed in the blink of an eye. While trying to overcome this heartbreaking experience was one of the most challenging things ever faced with, his death soon turned into a true inspiration to me. Not only do I cherish all the memories I was able to share with him over the years, I soon came to realization that tomorrow is not a promise to anyone and to live life to the fullest. With this being said, having the opportunity to have an impact on someone everyday whether through communication, actions and/or attitude to help heal is something very powerful to me. Nursing is a profession that allows individuals to open new doors to learn something new and making the best of everyday for each
I always wondered why, as an LPN, she wasn’t diagnosed sooner, why none of us knew until it had spread to her abdomen. But it had always been my grandmother’s way to look after everyone first and herself second. It was that selfless dedication that had inspired her to go to nursing school, a poor, single mother raising four children in the heart of one of Los Angeles’ toughest neighborhoods. It was that selfless dedication that inspired me, and when my grandmother went into hospice, I saw the same selfless dedication mirrored
My family’s past experiences also teach me how to live my life the best way possible. For example, my parents did not finish college, so they were not able to obtain lucrative careers. Not finishing or not even going to college can take a toll on your life. If my parents finished college our life would have been more successful financially. Although my parents did not have the best money,