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grandmother had a stroke and my sister and I helped take care of her in our house. We fed her, helped her bathe, and read to her. She had a registered nurse visit once a week but it was my sister and I who provided her with the daily care she needed to be comfortable and recover. Within several months of her stroke my grandmother's speech was more than partially restored without requiring the assistance of a speech therapist and I believe firmly that were it not for my sister and I reading to her every day she might not have recovered so gracefully or completely. This experience was the first of my nursing career. Although I was not paid for my services, I felt fully like a nurse who cares selflessly for those in her care. It is because of this seminal experience that I embarked on a nursing career early in my education when I started to pursue coursework in related fields. When in high school I regularly volunteered at local hospitals and assisted living facilities, because I had remained heavily interested in geriatric care.

My personality makes me well-suited to the nursing profession too. Extremely patient, I do not view health as a switch to be turned off and on. Patience is the primary trait I will rely upon continuously throughout my career. Having worked with patients in great pain, I know how a nurse can be as soothing as a medicine or balm because we can assuage emotions as well as physical pain. I also respect the medical profession enormously: knowing that new developments in treatment and technology will transform the way I work regularly. Moreover, I follow procedures out of respect and know that I have the social skills required for this challenging profession. A combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors motivate me to become a registered nurse. Direct experience with caring for people in need and suitable skills, attributes, and personality traits make me well-suited for nursing.

B) I have researched nursing programs throughout the world, narrowing down my selections to programs that offered a combination of hands-on clinical experience, experienced faculty and staff, and a strong program in my intended area of specialization. For personal reasons I have also opted to study in this region. The nursing program at your university meets my needs for several reasons. First, the faculty is well-trained and with solid educational backgrounds. Second, the program offers students the opportunity to perform clinical work as part of the educational experience. Third, the program allows me the opportunity to study about geriatric care in great detail. I also appreciate the opportunity for research and scholastic inquiry within the nursing profession.

I believe you will find that I am a suitable candidate for your nursing program and will contribute to the program too. As a member of your student body I will participate fully in student organizations that will help me and my fellow students enhance our educational experiences. Because social experiences are as important as in-class experiences, I make a point of networking with my fellow students and forming lasting personal or professional relationships. I also enjoy participating in class discussions and will appreciate some of the smaller-sized classes your school offers. Your faculty will be pleased with my enthusiasm, punctuality, and genuine love of learning. I intend to take advantage of opportunities like lectures and conferences throughout my career and thus will be an active member of the program now in order to increase my knowledge and awareness of the nursing profession. My positive attitude and strong ethics make me an ideal candidate for the nursing program and in the future I will represent your school with… READ MORE

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