Pursuing An Advanced Degree For Nursing - 1187 Words

My desire to pursue an advanced degree in nursing relates not only to one event that has occurred in my life but a succession of personal and professional circumstances. My mother was a Registered Nurse (RN) and worked full time for 35 years in a hospital. She was regularly consulted by family members, friends and neighbors for medical advice and I admired the way she was able to help others recover their health and improve their quality of life. Helping one of my uncles during his recovery from an amputation of both legs was also a turning point. My uncle froze his feet, and the gangrene from his frostbite became septic. An emergency surgery was performed to amputate not only his feet, but both legs just below the knee. Short after the†¦show more content†¦He was doing well, but lost his battle when he contracted a fungal infection and died of respiratory failure, even though the leukemia was in remission. During this sad episode, I further realized the crucial role of nurs es in providing care and supporting patients in such situations. In my professional life as a nursing assistant, I have the opportunity to work with many nurses and witness how nurses work alongside their patients observing, assessing and caring for their needs. I find this dedication to the people in need very admirable and this creates in me a desire to perform professionally at this level. In five years time, I would like to be acting as a Registered Nurse, utilizing the nursing skills and knowledge acquired during my post-baccalaureate program to improve the lives of the patients I will be caring for. As I sustain my career in the healthcare system, I will be constantly improving and building upon my skills, education and professional development. I originate from a long line of nurses and other healthcare professionals, and this makes me believe that my personal background will help me achieve my goal of becoming a nurse. Caring for people seems to be embedded in my personality. Just being able to initiate a smile on the faces of those I help, makes it all worthwhile. I am the kind of person who likes to ensure that everyone is happy and who is very open to people