Mental Health Nursing Personal Statement

Nursing is a most trusted and gratifying profession. As a nurse educator, I will express my passion for teaching by incorporating features such as clinical assessments, practical application of theory, evaluation, and role modeling into advanced nursing practice, from previous experiences and current experience and clinical practicum to find success and gratification in students chosen profession as well empowering leaners to develop their own strengths, beliefs, and personal attributes to become a good professional. Personally, I do have a positive attitude towards the personal and professional growth, and value ongoing learning and will stive to instill the same into my students learnig journey ..

As a nurse I will develop the leadership skills and competence to uphold the commitment I made to make a differences in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. In my career as a Nurse Practitioner I will do all I can to assist individuals and their families in recognizing, without stigma, the value of psychiatric assistance during times of stress and

Growing up I have always had the passion to help people but my interest in mental health nursing came about whilst serving in the army when I had the opportunity to experience first-hand the immerse contribution psychiatrist nurse made in the life of a close friend of mine who had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder which had driven him to the point of severe depression. Personally I wanted to do more for my friend and his family. I did all my best to support him through the crisis by providing him a listening ear, encouraging and continually offering him reassurance. My experience with my friend made me to understand and appreciate the importance of being sensitive and responsive to the needs of people will mental illness. This experience led me to take up part time job as a carer in a nursing home for people suffering with dementia. In my line of work, I always make sure I listen and talk with service users in a way that makes them feel respected, valued and safe. I always sort to establish rapport with the service users in order to adequately identify and attend to their needs. I believe that supporting service users to maximise their potentials helps them to live independent lives

“I worked as a medical assistant in a nursing home for three years. I was amazed by how rewarding it felt to give patients hope and strength while focusing on turning their deficits into something that’s going to make them feel better. Like many other jobs in the health care industry, nursing profession requires strong dedication and keen sense of commitment. I’ve had some tough challenges in this journey and I was determined that I wanted to further explore how far can I go. I asked myself, what’s the next step? I wanted to belong here. I wanted to make a change. It was then when I decided that I wanted to pursue a nursing profession. I enrolled and finished a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Nursing in Suffolk County Community College and didn’t waste time on anything but to study for my NCLEX examination. It didn’t take long when I finally had a license to work as a Registered

I took an interest in caring for people derived from my older sister who is currently a Medical Assistant. She would reminisce about her job and going into details how she enjoyed caring and working as a team to benefits the patients health. From this point on I took an interest in the healthcare profession. Therefore, I completed Medical Assistant, which is the stepping stone to be a nurse and having the experiences in the medical field had me believed are necessary for a nurse to have. It is important to be patience with good communication skills, open-minded, be caring, and always be aiming to improve.

I thought I knew what career path I wanted for my future, with that in mind, I sought a degree in Fitness and Human Performance to continue with a career in Occupational Therapy. In this career choice, the way I got to help patients was through therapy. While taking classes, I realized Occupational Therapy is not what I truly was passionate about. I decided to take my mother’s advice and choose what I truly love to do, which is to help people all around and I believe the nursing program would be the best fit. I am currently completing my certified nurse program to proceed with a job as a patient care technician. I believe a job as a certified nurse assistant will give me a better insight while working beside nurses and observe what set of skills nurses use.

I am in my third year of nursing and I am currently working in a hospital on an Orthopedic Neurological Trauma Unit. I collaborate with patients to identify the prominent health issues they are experiencing and advocate to ensure the care they receive is the most effective for their healing process. Patient interaction, learning new skills and evidence based practice, and being hands on with patient care are the benefits of my job that I enjoy the most. I form a bond with these patients and listen to their personal story to ensure that I give care individualized for each patient. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I can connect with patients of various age ranges and diagnoses by applying these

As a child you are always asked , “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Sometimes our answers are generic , like a firefighter, astronaut, or a doctor. Our parents are excited with these responses because it means we choose to aim high. Unfortunately as children the process of getting into the career you dreamed of is not as instant as growing up. Many factors come into play growing up which will either help you pursue that dream or find one entirely differents. Pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse is a part of me that I am extremely passionate about. It is not only a career path for me, however it’s a part of who I am. When I am asked,Why do I want to be a nurse? My answers are always, this is a challenging , emotional and educational career in which each area grows beyond expectation throughout one's career and I want to be part of all of that and more. I feel that my passion and perseverance can make this vision of becoming a registered nurse a reality.

I first acknowledged the importance of healthcare and my desire to study nursing years ago when I started working at a medical clinic. Although I spent most of my time filing patients’ notes and other documents, I learned a lot by listening. This simple act had a complementary effect that enhanced my strategic-thinking skills and my ability to communicate. By working alongside nurses and practitioners, I discovered that with these acquired listening skills and the appropriate medical training, I could be a successful nurse.

The reason I chose to become a nurse was due to my strong desire to help those in need. The profession of nursing, itself, is guided by human dignity, altruism, trust, and compassion (Shahriari, Mohammadi, Abbaszadeh, & Bahrami, 2013). I realized that the underlying values of nursing are parallel to my own personal philosophies, and therefore played a role in my decision to becoming a nurse. However, the overlap in values was not the only factor in my decision. Four years ago, my mother became pregnant with her third child and I was her support system throughout her entire pregnancy. During this time, I noticed the difference in care provided between the doctor and the nurse. The nurse offered a more trusting relationship, emphasized the use of holistic care, and provided empathy, which was much appreciated. Thereafter, I began volunteering at Lowell General Hospital and experienced my own interpersonal relationships with the outpatients. I felt truly satisfied during my time there, as I was able to apply my values and experience the gratitude and warmth that radiated from each patient that I helped. Therefore, I chose to pursue a career in nursing, as it is similarly based on my own beliefs and makes me feel like I make a difference in the lives of every person that I

Started working for Wyndham Resorts as a contract processor. While working, I started attending Valencia College in December 2008 I earned an Emergency Medical Technician degree, and later in September 2009 earned an Associate of Arts in General Studies. During 2011-2012, in order to start the nursing program I took nursing prerequisites classes. In September 2013, I switched schools, and enrolled at Keiser University Orlando. I obtained an Associate of Science, Nursing Degree on April, 2015 and on August, 2015 I started RN-BSN program. The motivation I possess to continue my professional nursing career has always been the need to increase my critical thinking skills, the personal satisfaction achieved when I complete my goals, financial compensation, as well providing excellent patient

Although I had my first degree in Agricultural Economics, but this nothing in compare to the passion I later developed for nursing after the death of my father. I have since developed myself in health and social care sector by training and updating my skills. This ambition has futher been developed from various experiences gained working in different

My most important reason for choosing professional nursing as a career is my compassion for people and the belief that without strong compassionate caregivers our world would be a very sad place. My best example of this is my Uncle Ricky who was born with Down Syndrome and just turned 58 this year. My grandmother has shared her story of when Ricky was born. After she gave birth the doctors came in and recommended she put Ricky in an institution and forget she ever gave birth to him. Although he had no physical or life threatening health problems, the doctors said he probably wouldn’t live very long and would just cause my grandma heartache. As my grandma cried, the doctors left and a single nurse remained in the room and did something

I am very outgoing and friendly. I am easy to get along with and love to meet new people. I am responsible, dedicated and motivated to whatever task is set in front of me. I love taking on new challenges or duties, especially when I have the opportunity to learn or grow from them. Whatever the situation may be, I am very coachable and I like receiving constructive criticism so I am able to learn from my mistakes and grow as a person. Throughout all of my schooling I have been very self driving and motivated to do the best I can. In high school I received a 4.0 and graduated 5th in my class. Going in to College I had the same expectations for myself, the first two years I pass all of my classes with A’s. Going into my third year of college,

And we should not give up easily of all the moment I still don’t know the meaning of the things happening in my life. It is the step by step process and not just one click scenario. The purpose can be our goals in life and for me to achieve these things we must keep ourselves motivated. The driving force that will put us to that position we always wanted. I believe anything is possible and that everyone can reach their goals. Keep in mind some goals might not be possible and that everyone can reach their goals in life. Nursing is a career in which not all goals are attainable, not all success mearurable, and not all outcomes predictable, but each small step toward these achievements brings new hope and healing. Also if i set my goals too high I will be disappointed If I cant reach them appropriately, so don’t be too greedy and make sure whatever my goals is, that deep down inside, that is I really want and always ask guidance from