Pediatric Nursing Personal Statement

Personal Statement

My interest to specialize in pediatric nursing started as a high school student when I volunteered at a local pediatric rehabilitation center. It was there that I learned more about healthcare and the aspects that drive it forward. Not only does one incorporate the knowledge obtained from education into practice, but successful practice also integrates a nurturing and enabling environment. At the rehabilitation center, I was able to work with children who suffered from Down syndrome, torticollis, muscular dystrophy, and delays caused by premature birth – just to name a few. Volunteering here gave me an opportunity to experience direct patient care, which inspired me to pursue nursing as a career. Through this experience, I was not only able to see the differences that occurred week-by-week in the lives of these pediatric patients, but also in the lives of their parents. Although my interest in the pediatric population was just beginning, it was through this experience that I learned the value of patient personalities and how to

Nursing is a profession not only known to uphold integrity and demonstrate compassion, but it also entails a great responsibility and accountability to caring for the life of another. It is a privilege that conjoins my abilities of providing excellent care to my love for this specific field of medicine. Nursing to me is not just another reliable income, but a profession that satisfies and sustains my desire of helping others. Whether it was through a volunteer opportunity, clinical rotation, or even my experiences through working as a nurse’s aide followed by work as a nurse technician, I have always been reminded that no matter how difficult a patient may present, I am helping them in a time in which they are most vulnerable. It is this particular aspect that drives my attention towards becoming the best I can