Graduate School Application Essay

I am Salma al Bulushi. I am an Omani born in 1984. I am an applicant interested in studying at your university for the Master degree in Nursing starting in September 2017. I received several recommendation to pursue my study in this field.

I graduated in December 2005 from Muscat Nursing Institute as diploma in Science of Nursing. During my internship, I worked in surgical and medical units for 6 months, and finally decided to pursue my career in adult intensive care unit (AICU).I worked three years in AICU, where I gained great experience and knowledge. Despitebeing veryjunior to my colleagues, my manager assigned me as a shift in charge, where again I had an opportunity to improve my leadership skills and ability. Later on, in January 2009, I left to continue my education in Villanova university and earn my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May 2010.Studying in a foreign country was an experience unlike any I ‘ve had. The classes were challenging and thought provoking. The city was breathtaking. I met many friends who I still keep in touch with and some visited me last January in Oman. Being

I seek to pursue this field for my ambition to specialize in a highly professional and attractive field. I believe that, this area of study will make me one of those who contribute to filling that gap in the field acute care and family centered care in Oman. I am particularly interested in the dealing with critically ill patients and outcomes, with a focus on communication to enhance informed decision-making and adaptation. Also, I want to become highly proficient in the application of the latest skills and techniques needed for an instructor in order to better reach out to patients and families who are at risk; particularly to populations with reduced literacy (interior in Oman). Finally, I would like to explore the psychological and social implications of critically ill patients and rehabilitation in culturally diverse